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Here are a few of our favorite latke recipes with a modern herbal twist. Each recipe is uniquely herbalized and is accompanied by its own unique serving sauce. We have latkes for all palette types and occasions, including sweet, savory, robust and fresh, and light. All of these recipes will create a new modern symbol of celebration for your Hanukah traditions.

categories: carrot, chili, cilantro, latkes, lemongrass, mint, potato, yogurt

Cool, healthy, and refreshing, these carrot latkes are incredibly fresh and zesty!

categories: all purpose flour, baking powder, carrots, chili, cilantro, eggs, ginger, green onions, Jewish, latkes, lemongrass, lime juice, lime zest, mint, plain yogurt, Thai chili, vegetable oil, yogurt

Sprinkle on pasta, pizza and seafood.

categories: basil, chili, salt

Makes 1/2 cup
Ingredients
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped fine
1-2 red hot chili peppers, sliced
Directions
Whisk together all the ingredients and let stand about 10 minutes before serving.

categories: asian, chili, sauce

Serves 6
Ingredients
2 pounds Atlantic Mackerel fillets, chopped in large flat pieces
2 teaspoons salt
Juice of 2 lemons
Juice of 2 lime
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 teaspoons fresh red chili, de-seeded and chopped superfine
1 teaspoon fresh green chili, de-seeded and chopped superfine
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh mint, [...]

categories: ceviche, chili, citrus, fish, herbs, Mackerel, seafood

Serves 2-3 people
Ingredients
2 tablespoons white onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh Serrano chili, minced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup chopped cilantro, divided
1 large avocado
A squeeze of lime
Directions
Mash the onion, chili, salt, and half the cilantro to a paste consistency. Score the flesh of the avocado halves in a crosshatch pattern with a knife then scoop into a [...]

categories: avocado, chili, cilantro, guacamole, herb, herbal, herbs, kosher salt, lime, onions, Serrano chili, white onions

Summertime salsas have come a long way from the tomato, onion and cilantro salsa of our past. Spicy, smooth, sweet, cool, sultry, tangy, and down right sassy; that is how we like our summer salsas.

categories: chili, cucumber, mint, salsa

Serves 10

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 chili peppers, dried
Pinch of cayenne or red pepper
20 pieces of medium-size shrimp, peeled and cleaned
Bread, for serving

Directions

In a small sauté pan, over medium heat add olive oil. Cook garlic cloves, chili peppers, and cayenne pepper. Add shrimp and cook for about 6 minutes, 3 minutes [...]

categories: chili, chili peppers, shrimp

Serves 12
Ingredients
For the dressing
1 clove garlic, chopped fine
½ teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon habanero pepper, deseeded and chopped
½ teaspoon lime zest
½ teaspoon orange zest
1 pinch allspice, ground
1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated
1 pinch cinnamon, freshly grated
½ teaspoon black pepper, ground
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoons lime [...]

categories: allspice, Barbeque, bbq, BBQ side, bell pepper, bell peppers, black pepper, brown sugar, cabbage, carrot, carrots, chili, chili pepper, chilies, cilantro, cinnamon, cole slaw, garlic, ginger, habañero pepper, habanero, hot peppers, jalapeño, jerk cole slaw, lime, lime juice, lime zest, mayonnaise, nutmeg, onions, orange, orange juice, orange zest, pepper, peppers, red cabbage, red onion, red onions, slaw, thyme

Serves 6
Ingredients
1½ pounds medium to large sized shrimp
Wooden skewers presoaked
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
3 cloves of garlic, grated
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped fine
Zest of 1 lime
Juice of 3 limes
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon spicy sambal
Chili Honey Sauce (recipe follows)
Directions
Mix the ginger, garlic, lime juice and zest, salt and sambal together in a bowl until well combined. [...]

categories: chili, ginger, honey, lime, satay, shrimp

Makes 2 cups of gravy
INGREDIENTS
1 pound tomatillos, husks removed, cut into quarters
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chicken broth
3 poblano chili peppers, roasted, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, roasted, seeded and chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
½ cup heavy whipping cream
Juice and zest of 1 lime
PREPARATION
Place the tomatillos, cumin, salt and chicken broth in a medium [...]

categories: chicken broth, chili, cilantro, cumin, gravy, green chili, heavy whipping cream, ja, jalapeño pepper, lime juice, lime zest, poblano chili peppers, tomatillos

Serves 6
Ingredients
5 zucchinis, cut into ribbons (using a mandolin)
½ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, chopped superfine
1 -2 teaspoons fresh red chili, deseeded and chopped superfine
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
Salt
Directions
In a mixing bowl mix together the zucchini, garlic, lemon juice and mint. [...]

categories: chili, chili mint salad, heirloom squash, mint, mint salad, salad, squash, zucchini

Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
1½ tablespoons canola or peanut oil
1 bunch scallions, sliced thin (reserve ¼ cup to garnish)
A 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped fine
3 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 small chili, sliced thin
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup snow peas
1 cup snap peas
2 tablespoons mirin
3½ tablespoons tamari
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 [...]

categories: bell peppers, canola oil, chili, garlic, ginger, hoisin sauce, honey, mirin, peanut oil, red bell peppers, red peppers, rice wine vinegar, scallions, sesame oil, snap peas, snow peas, tamari, yellow bell peppers, yellow peppers

Serves 6

Ingredients

12 baby lamb chops, French cut and ½ inch thick
Salt
Pepper
Mint oil (½ cup extra virgin olive oil infused with ½ cup fresh mint leaves)
Chimichurri or Salsa (recipes follow)

Directions

Preheat broiler to High. Arrange the baby lamp chops on a sheet pan or in a baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and rub [...]

categories: baby lamb chops, champagne vinegar, chili, chili chimichurri, chimichurri, cucumber, cucumber pomegranate salsa, garlic, lamb, lamb chops, lemon, Lemon Mint Chili Chimichurri, mint, onion, pomegranate, preserved lemons, red chili, red onion, salsa

Makes 1 cup

A lovely take on Chimichurri, with fried lemon peels and bay leave to intoxicate  with Mediterranean flavors.  Excellent on steak and fish.
Ingredients
2-3 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 medium shallot, chopped fine 1 fresh red chili pepper, chopped ( deseeded and de-pithed for less heat) 3-4 fresh bay leaves 1-2 [...]

categories: bay leaves, chili, chilies, chimichurri, lemon peels, olives, oregano, salsa, steak, tampenade

Makes 1 pound of marinated mini mozzarella balls
Ingredients
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/2-1 teaspoon red chili flakes
1 pound fresh mini mozzarella balls
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh marjoram leaves, chopped fine
Directions
In a large [...]

categories: cheese balls, chili, herbs, mozzarella

Makes 6 Servings

categories: chili, cucumber, mint

Serves 6

Ingredients

1 ½ -2 pounds whole fish (sea bass, snapper)
1 clove garlic, mashed
1 chili, chopped fine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt
¾ cup whole-wheat flour
¼ cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Vegetable oil
Lime wedges

Directions

In the body of the fish cut shallow criss-cross line (patterns) across the fish on both sides of the body. Mix the [...]

categories: chili, cornstarch, fish, flour, fried fish, garlic, lime, lime wedges, limes, sea bass, snapper, whole fish, whole wheat flour

Makes approximately 1 cup

Ingredients

1 to 2 garlic cloves
¼- ½ cup preserved lemons
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 long red chili, deseeded and chopped
⅓ cup champagne vinegar
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt, to taste
Directions

Combine all ingredients in blender and pulse until smooth.

categories: chili, chimichurri, lemon, mint, parsley, preserved lemons

Chimichurri originally hails from Argentina and Uruguay. It is a green herb sauce generally used to flavor meats that incorporates vinegar, garlic, and other spices. There are many variations of Chimichurri throughout the world, from Central America to France and Italy. This version adds a bit more depth and brightness with the preserved lemons. [...]

categories: chili, chimichurri, mint, preserved lemon

Makes 2-3 cups salsa
Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
2 small spring onions, chopped fine
½ cup fennel bulb, chopped fine
1 red bell pepper, deseeded and chopped fine
3 spears of asparagus, chopped fine
½ cup fresh peas
½ cup carrots, chopped fine
¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped fine
½ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped fine
1 tablespoon chopped chives, chopped fine
2 tablespoons [...]

categories: asparagus, bell pepper, carrot, carrots, chili, chili flakes, fennel, fennel bulb, garlic, lemon, lunch at ger-nis, mint, olive oil, peas, pepper, red bell pepper, roasted vegetables, salsa, snack, snacks, snacks at ger-nis, spring, spring onion, whole wheat, whole wheat chips

Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons mirin
2 tablespoons soy sauce
A 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped fine
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons canola or peanut oil
1 purple eggplant, cubed
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup water
1 small chili, chopped fine
2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1½ tablespoons black soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1½ tablespoons water
¼ cup [...]

categories: basil, black soy sauce, canola oil, chili, eggplants, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, herb, herbal, herbs, mirin, peanut oil, purple eggplants, red bell peppers, red peppers, shrimp, soy sauce, sugar

Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
½ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons black soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1½ pounds green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil
2 scallions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 small chili, sliced thin
DIRECTIONS
Prepare a large bowl with ice and water and set aside. In a small bowl, [...]

categories: black soy sauce, canola oil, chicken broth, chili, cornstarch, garlic, green beans, mirin, peanut oil, scallions, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar

Eggs…

categories: chili, cilantro, eggs

Makes 1 cup
Ingredients
½ rice wine vinegar
¼ cup roasted red pepper puree
2 teaspoons garlic, chopped superfine
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped superfine
1 teaspoon red chili paste
1 tablespoon lime juice
4 tablespoons hot water
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Salt
Directions
In a mixing bowl whisk together all ingredients until smooth. Season with salt to taste.

categories: chili, sauce, thai

Makes about 30 truffles
Ingredients
½ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon fresh chili, chopped superfine
1 tablespoon honey
½ cup stone fresh mango puree or chopped ripe mango
8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet dark chocolate, chopped
Sweet curry Powder for dusting (*3 teaspoon curry powder mixed with ¼ cup powdered sugar)
Directions
In a heavy bottom saucepan, heat [...]

categories: bittersweet chocolate, chili, curry powder, dark chocolate, dessert, heavy cream, honey, mangoes, semisweet chocolate, sweet curry powder, truffles, vanilla extract

Serves 6
Ingredients
1 pound firm tofu, cubed
Wooden skewers, presoaked
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
3 cloves of garlic, grated
2 tablespoons fresh thai basil, chopped fine
Zest of 1 lime
Juice of 3 limes
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Mild Peanut Sauce (recipe follows)
Directions
Mix the ginger, garlic, thai basil, lime juice and zest, and soy sauce together in a bowl until well combined. Place [...]

categories: basil, chili, peanuts, satay, tofu

Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
For the Rub
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons green chili powder
2 tablespoons salt
3 pounds pork butt, cubed in 1-inch pieces
For the Chili
Vegetable oil
2 medium yellow onions, chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded, pith removed, and chopped
1 pound tomatillos, husks removed and chopped
3 poblano chilies, roasted, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 tablespoon cumin
2 tablespoons cumin seeds, toasted
Zest and juice of 2 [...]

categories: beans, black beans, cheddar cheese, cheese, chili, chili powder, cilantro, cotija cheese, cumin, cumin seeds, green chili, jalapeño, lime juice, lime zest, onions, pinto beans, pork, pork butt, vegetable oil, white kidney beans, yellow onions

Serves 2

Ingredients

2 zucchinis, cut into ribbons (using a mandolin)
½ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspon lemon juice
1 glove garlic, chopped superfine
1 teaspoon fresh red chili, deseeded and chopped superfine
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
Salt

Directions

In a mixing bowl mix together the zucchini, garlic, lemon juice and mint. Drizzle olive oil [...]

categories: chili, herb, herbal, herbs, mint, olive oil, salad, salt, zucchini, zucchinis

Makes 4-6 Paninis
Ingredients
2 zucchinis, cut into ribbons (using a mandolin)
½ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, chopped superfine
1 teaspoon fresh red chili, deseeded and chopped superfine
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
Salt
12-18 slices parmesan cheese
Ciabatta bread slices
Directions
In a mixing bowl mix together the zucchini, garlic, lemon juice [...]

categories: chili, chili peppers, chilies, ciabatta, ciabatta bread, mint, mint leaves, panini, paninis, parmesan, parmesan cheese, red chili pepper, red chilies, sandwich, sandwiches, zucchini

Carpaccio, traditionally a dish of thinly sliced raw fish or beef, has come a long way. This season’s hot herb trend is more than just plain old carpaccio, it’s a showcase of flavor creativity and is no longer reserved for just beef and fish.

categories: chili, pine nuts, zucchini