Spiced Prosciutto Hominy & Pinto Beans

With leftover pinto beans and hominy ready to be prepared and consumed in the fridge, the only answer could be: ham hock?Well, not really. Not once in my life have I EVER had ham hock laying around in the fridge or freezer. BUT, of course I had gourmet prosciutto. Of course! And, with a hearty…

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Dukkah Spice Sweet Potatoes and Spinach

I am absolutely in love with the aromatic bliss and flavorful ecstasy of Dukkah. The Egyptian seed and spice blend is simply so heavenly, you’ll want it in and on everything. Eggs, pasta, potatoes, rice, pizza, even savory oatmeal…roasted veggies, soft and hard cheeses alike… I haven’t tried it on any fruit as of yet,…

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Dukkah

Dukkah is an Egyptian spice mixture and condiment, usually consisting of a nut (typically hazelnuts), herbs and spices. Similar to curry, the spice combinations and variations are literally endless. Some like it with pistachios, almonds or hazelnuts. Some like to include different types of seeds or spices or herbs. The ratios of said seeds, herbs and nuts are also…

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