Spice It Up

lots of ways to use your new favorite spice blend

Hey Potheads,

Last week I introduced you to one of my favorite new spice blends and a lovely stir-fry noodle dish to use it in. My Last Days of Darkness blend is a little bit smokey, a little bit spicy, and full of so many layers of flavor that you’ve got to get on it. Some of you messaged me asking for a scaled-up version of that recipe so that you can keep a small jar in your spice drawer so obviously I’ve obliged and that’s attached below. But now that you’re gonna have a jar of it on hand, I want to show you some other places to throw this killer blend of spices in to mix up your culinary routine.

First, I loved it added to my Tofu Katsu cutlets I shared with you last year. Sub in 1 tablespoon of the spice blend instead of the other spices in the recipe and enjoy. Aside from serving it with curry, I’ve used the cutlets as a sandwich filling, and served them over a salad like I did here. 10/10 would recommend.

Second, it is great subbed into my Romesco Chickpea bowl. Replace the vinegar with lemon juice and add a tablespoon of the spice blend and your off to the races. It’s great with pita but also wonderful served alongside some basmati rice. You’ll see.

Lastly, as soon as it warms up enough to get grilling, you’ve got to try this spice blend on some Grilled Coconut Torn Tofu Skewers. Replace the spices with a tablespoon of this spice blend and your cookout just got way more interesting. Serve them with some Garlic Mint Yogurt and people are going to start begging you to open a restaurant.

I could go on and on. Sometimes switching out the spices in some of your beloved dishes is enough to make them feel exciting and new again. We all get stuck in cooking ruts but all you need is a new spice blend and a sense of adventure to break yourself out.