Ridiculously Delicious Spice Recipes
The 21 challengers who advanced to the 2nd round of the Ridiculously Delicious Challenge have proven that they are just that: Ridiculously Delicious.
We sent each challenger a box containing a free sample of each of the following: Grains of Paradise, Szechuan Peppercorns, Dried Tepin Peppers, Juniper Berries, Coconut Sugar, Dried Tart Cherries, Iranian Saffron Threads & Dill Pollen. Their challenge was to create a ridiculously delicious original recipe using two of the ingredients.
Here are their recipes:
Katie at the Kitchen Door – Cucumber Cups with Feta-Dill Stuffing & Lemon-Szechuan Dressing
Plate Fodder – Pan Roasted Pork Rib Eye with Juniper Berry-Grains of Paradise Rub & Juniper-Scented Potato Cakes
Lemongrove Avenue – Sweet & Spicy Vegetarian Chili
Tri to Cook – Blueberry Cherry Crisp & Grains of Paradise Ice Cream
Big Apple Nosh – Spicy Cherry Truffles
Leslie Uhl – Coconut Creamy Bread Pudding with Cherries
Joanna Marco – Tepin Chile Corn Mini-Muffins with Coconut Sugar
We Like to Cook! – Fettuccine Alla Carbonara
Exciting News from the Paper Shredder – Springtime Potato Salad
A Thought For Food – Chocolate Cherry Scones with Saffron
Lawyer Loves Lunch – Chermoula Fish Tacos & Moroccan Slaw
Cookistry – Shallow-Braised Lamb Steaks & Red Wine Reduction
Food Hunter’s Guide to Cuisine – Cherry Chocolate Almond Rugelach Seasoned with Grains of Paradise
Snippets of Sue – Poached Salmon, Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Mashed Cauliflower Croquettes
Healthy. Delicious. – Saffron Game Hen & Wild Rice Dressing with Cherries & Pistachios
Kate in the Kitchen – Szechuan Shrimp Cake & Chile Mango Dipping Sauce
Eats Well With Others – Oven-Fried Tepin Chile Chicken, Waffles & Juniper-Pomegranate Maple Syrup
LostPastRemembered – Chocolate Mousse, Coconut & Szechuan Peppercorn Sabayon
ChezWhat? – Sour Cherry Ice Cream, Coconut Sugar Threads & a Pastry
Dinner at Christina’s – Lucia Buns
Chef It Yourself – Arroz con Cordero
Read the Original Challenge Post to see a full synopsis.
So proud of you, shannon! Love that you love to cook! My favorite sport!
March 1st, 2011 at 6:41 amWow. That reads like an allstar list of ingredients. So fun to see how many different directions the challengers took it in!
March 1st, 2011 at 8:59 amThis was a really fun box of ingredients, and it’s interesting to see how many completely different recipes came out of it. Good luck to everyone!
March 1st, 2011 at 9:13 amThe recipe for Shallow-Braised Lamb Steaks & Red Wine Reduction makes me want to die and go to heaven!
March 1st, 2011 at 10:03 amChez What? ‘s cherry ice cream with coconut sugar threads and a tart shows amazing technique, flavor, and beauty that deserves the votes!
March 1st, 2011 at 5:05 pmEverything sounds mouthwatering – good luck, everyone!
March 1st, 2011 at 5:12 pmI voted for Leslie!!! Coconut Creamy Bread Pudding with Cherries!!!!
March 1st, 2011 at 11:04 pmNice spin on dish.
March 2nd, 2011 at 6:49 amMade this the other night, it was great!!!
March 2nd, 2011 at 10:25 amI vote for Theresa Greco’s Cherry Chocolate Almond Rugelach Seasoned with Grains of Paradise. They look amazing.
March 6th, 2011 at 4:15 pmhey where are the results???
March 8th, 2011 at 11:41 am