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Wind McAlister
Feb 12
Celebrate Mardi Gras!
Origins of Mardi Gras Have you ever wondered about what the origins of Mardi Gras were and what their religious and cultural significance...
Wind McAlister
Feb 2
COOKING CLASSES ARE HERE!
Our new Sonoma Spice Queen Cooking Class Series is here and starts this month. We are happy to announce that we have gourmet spice...
Wind McAlister
Oct 25, 2023
PUMPKIN SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE ABOUT AUTUMN
FINALLY, AUTUMN IS IN THE AIR WITH COOL FOGGY MORNINGS AND GRAY AFTERNOONS. THE TREE LEAVES ARE TURNING VIBRANT COLORS OF SCARLETT, RED,...
Wind McAlister
Jun 23, 2022
Celebrate Lavender Months!
June and July are one of my favorite times of the year because it is when all the faboulous lavender blooms. I love smelling the sweet...
Wind McAlister
Apr 27, 2022
Nothing Says Mother's Day More Than Sweet Local Hand Made Gifts!
Celebrate your favorite mother in your life with our curated Sonoma Spice Queen Gift Boxes filled with organic spices and locally...
Wind McAlister
Apr 20, 2022
A Little Rainy Day Beef Stew Will Warm You Up
Beef Stew with Herbs De Provence Ingredients 3-4 pounds beef chuck roast or stew meat 7 cloves...
Wind McAlister
Mar 31, 2022
Light and airy this orange chai cake is perfect for a fancy tea party or a spring -time picnic
Olive Oil Almond Cake with Citrus and Chai Spice Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup blanched or natural almond flour 1 1/2...
Wind McAlister
Mar 25, 2022
AVOCADO TOAST WITH A TWIST
Celebrate Sunday with this brunch classic! Avocado Toast with a Twist Ingredients 1 avocado- not to ripe 2 thick cut slices of sour dough...
Wind McAlister
Mar 25, 2022
SPRING IS HERE WITH OUR VADOUVAN CHICKEN CURRY SALAD!
Curry Chicken or Tofu Salad with Vadouvan French Curry Ingredients 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 cup celery ½ cup red onion...
Wind McAlister
Jan 19, 2022
Chinese Five Spice Ground Pork Noodles with Cabbage
Ingredients 1 pound ground pork 2 tablespoons garlic 2 tablespoons ginger ½ teaspoon Chinese Five Spice 2 Tablespoons oil 1 Teaspoon...
Wind McAlister
Jan 19, 2022
Thai Yellow Curry Chicken or Vegetarian
Ingredients 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 medium white onion 2 carrots 2 cans full fat coconut milk 2 medium potatoes 3...
Wind McAlister
Jan 19, 2022
Thanksgiving Herb and Nut Stuffing
Ingredients 1 ½ loaves good quality sourdough bread 1 ½ loaves good quality wheat bread 2 medium-sized white onions 6 ribs of celery 1...
Wind McAlister
Jan 19, 2022
Pumpkin Pie Filling
Makes enough for two pies! Ingredients 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar 4 large eggs 3 TBL Sonoma Spice Queen Pumpkin Spice Mix 1 can (15 oz....
Wind McAlister
Jan 19, 2022
Turkey Brining
Wet Brining Ingredients 1-1 ½ jars Sonoma Spice Queen Turkey Brine 1-1 ½ gallons cold water Directions In a heavy stock pot add SSQ...
Wind McAlister
Jan 19, 2022
Tahini Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients 2 cups Greek yogurt 3 Tablespoon tahini Juice of 1 whole lemon 1 clove of garlic ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper ½ cup...
Wind McAlister
Jan 19, 2022
Moroccan Charmoula Chicken or Lamb Kabobs with Yogurt Tahini Sauce
Ingredients Directions Cube chicken or lamb into 2 -inch pieces. I like to use boneless lamb shoulder or lamb sirloin for this. In a food...
Wind McAlister
Jan 19, 2022
Chicken or Vegetable Moroccan Tagine
Ingredients 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs I large onion 5 cloves garlic 1/4 cup olive oil 3 Roma tomatoes 4 tablespoons...
Wind McAlister
Jan 19, 2022
CHICKEN OR TOFU ZATAR
Ingredients 4 large chicken breasts or 1 large block of extra firm tofu ½ Cup olive oil or garlic oil 4 tablespoons Zatar ½ juice of a...
Wind McAlister
Oct 11, 2021
Goan Vindaloo Spice Recipe
Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs or 2 Pounds white button mushrooms 1 medium white onion 2 inches fresh ginger 5 garlic...
Wind McAlister
Oct 11, 2021
Moroccan Roasted Carrots With Preserved Lemon
Ingredients 2 bunches orange or mixed Colored carrots 1 teaspoon honey 1 tablespoon mint/parsley 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds 4...
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