Spice of the Month

Fennel is a highly aromatic and flavorful herb with culinary and medicinal uses and, along with the similar-tasting anise, is one of the primary ingredients of absinthe. One of our favorite ways to enjoy fennel is in an Italian style sausage – a delicious addition to a pasta sauce or in a lasagna. 

This cake is a perfect light dessert for a spring dinner on the deck.

Cardamom is October's SPICE OF THE MONTH! 

There are actually two types of cardamom that are differentiated by the colour of their pods: green and black. You can find these pods at Well Seasoned along with ground cardamom. Intensely aromatic, you can use the whole pods or the ground powder to scent your culinary creations. 

Cardamom Maple Roasted Salmon

Ingredients

• 5 mint leaves, plus 1 or 2 leaves for garnish
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 cardamom pods
• 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 ounces Lillet Blanc
• 1 ounce gin, like Hendricks

Cardamom is October's SPICE OF THE MONTH! 

There are actually two types of cardamom that are differentiated by the colour of their pods: green and black. You can find these pods at Well Seasoned along with ground cardamom. Intensely aromatic, you can use the whole pods or the ground powder to scent your culinary creations. 

Honey Cardamom Chicken

Ingredients for marinade

• 4 tbsp. honey
• 2 tbsp. sherry
• 1 teaspoon black cardamom seeds, ground
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns, ground

Ingredients for chicken

• 4 chicken breasts, skin-on, bone-in, or one whole chicken, cut into parts
• 2 tbsp. Well Seasoned Olive Oil
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• Salt and pepper

Cardamom is October's SPICE OF THE MONTH! 

There are actually two types of cardamom that are differentiated by the colour of their pods: green and black. You can find these pods at Well Seasoned along with ground cardamom. Intensely aromatic, you can use the whole pods or the ground powder to scent your culinary creations. 

Cardamom Maple Roasted Salmon

Ingredients

• 1 lb. wild salmon filet, de-boned
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• pinch cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper

Thai Lime Leaves is September's SPICE OF THE MONTH! 

Thai Lime Leaves are probably one of the most aromatic of all herbs and a wonderful addition to many Thai and Southeast-Asian soups, curries, and stir-fries. Thai lime leaves can be purchased fresh, frozen or dried or sometimes in a paste.

Chili Lime Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 Thai lime leaves (1 finely chopped, 1 whole)
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• ¼ cup very finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 small bird's eye chilli (de-seeded and finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon minced chilli
• 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sweet chilli sauce
• ½ teaspoon each minced garlic & grated ginger
• 2 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/3 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
• ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
• ½ cup water
• 1/3 cup fish sauce
• ¼ cup white wine vinegar