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Crimson Spice Champagne Cocktail

Crimson Spice Champagne Cocktail
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Servings
16 servings
Servings
16 servings
Crimson Spice Champagne Cocktail
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Servings
16 servings
Servings
16 servings
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. In a 3 1/2- to 4-quart pan, combine cranberry juice, ginger, cinnamon sticks, and star anise. Boil over high heat until reduced to 2 cups, about 1 hour. Let cool about 30 minutes, then pour through a fine strainer into a small pitcher. Chill syrup until cold, at least 1 1/2 hours.
  2. For each serving, pour 2 tablespoons of the cranberry syrup and 1 teaspoon cognac into a Champagne flute (6 to 8 oz.). Add 1/2 cup (4 oz.) Champagne. Garnish with 2 or 3 cranberries if desired.
Recipe Notes

Featured Spices:

Cinnamon Sticks, 2 3/4"

Star Anise, whole

 

Recipe source: myrecipes.com - Crimson Spice Champagne Cocktail

 

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Pumpkin Curry w/ Chickpeas

Pumpkin Curry w/ Chickpeas
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A savory, spicy take on the normally sweet pumpkin.
Servings
4-6 servings
Servings
4-6 servings
Pumpkin Curry w/ Chickpeas
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A savory, spicy take on the normally sweet pumpkin.
Servings
4-6 servings
Servings
4-6 servings
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. Chop pumpkin, tomato, onion and tofu. Heat oil in skillet and add onions, cooking until translucent.
  2. While the onions are cooking, measure out your spices. Add to onions and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add pumpkin, tomato and tofu and stir to distribute spices.
  4. Add coconut milk, broth and peas. Allow to simmer on low heat until the pumpkin is soft.
  5. While the curry simmers, cook some whole grain or basmati rice.
  6. The curry is done when the pumpkin is soft and the sauce is thick
Recipe Notes

Featured Spices:

  • Thai Red Curry spice blend - Chef Cherie's own curry blend. This handmade curry blend is the perfect substitute for the individual spices in this recipe.

Mustard Powder

Yellow Curry Powder 

Chili Flakes / Red Pepper Flakes

Cumin, ground

Turmeric

Garam Masala

Ginger, ground

Recipe source: definingsomeday.com - Pumpkin Curry

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Spiced Pumpkin Masala

Spiced Pumpkin Masala
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Celebrate the pumpkin harvest with this savory and spicy dish.
Servings Prep Time
4 servings 20 min
Cook Time
20 min
Servings Prep Time
4 servings 20 min
Cook Time
20 min
Spiced Pumpkin Masala
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Celebrate the pumpkin harvest with this savory and spicy dish.
Servings Prep Time
4 servings 20 min
Cook Time
20 min
Servings Prep Time
4 servings 20 min
Cook Time
20 min
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. In a skillet, heat oil and add the onions.
  2. Saute until slightly golden and add the ginger and garlic.
  3. Add the spices and saute on low heat for about 2 minutes stirring constantly.Add the jalapeno/green chili
  4. Add the tomato puree and continue to cook on medium heat, until the oil begins to separate from the sides (about 8 minutes)
  5. Add the pumpkin pieces.Stir and mix well.Add salt and water.Mix well, cover and cook on medium until fully cooked (about 10-15 minutes)
  6. Serve hot!
Recipe Notes

Featured Spices: 

Coriander, ground

Cumin, ground

Garam Masala

Turmeric

Cayenne Pepper, ground

 

Recipe Source: HonestCooking.com - Spiced Pumpkin Masala

 

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