Drawing inspiration from Middle-Eastern and Mediterranean flavors, the line features four signature blends: Merchant, Gypsy, Seafarer, and Nomad. We tried the Nomad on a pork loin, and the Seafarer on both fish and chicken. With the addition of a little sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, STK easily elevates your plate from boring to wow, any night of the week.
What’s in the tin:
NOMAD – A little bit of Morocco comes to the table with this mix of sumac, sesame seeds, mint, thyme, coriander, onion, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle it on hummus, on grilled veggies, or over your favorite salad for extra flavor and texture. Would also work well with grilled lamb chops.
GYPSY – Gypsy is a vibrant mix of cardamom, cinnamon, clove, ginger, anise seed, paprika and black pepper. The brand recommends sprinkling it over vanilla ice cream, stirring it in hot coffee or warm cocoa, or using it in a cake for a unique spicy, sweet, and savory taste.
SEAFARER – Fresh bold notes of tarragon, parsley, ginger, basil, fennel seeds, sumac and garlic combine together to create Seafarer. This blend will pair beautifully with any poultry or seafood dish, and we also liked it on roasted potatoes and green beans with lemon zest.
MERCHANT – A blend of turmeric, paprika, cumin, clove, cinnamon, onion, and black pepper makes up Merchant. Stir into mac and cheese, sprinkle it over roasted cauliflower, or throw it in your taco mix for a bit of Middle Eastern curry flair.
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Serves 2
Ingredients
• 4 Yukon Gold Potatoes, Cut into Eighths
• 1 Tsp of Merchant Spice Blend
• Salt and Pepper As Needed
• Olive Oil
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line your sheet pan with parchment paper. Cut your potatoes in half lengthwise and then cut each half in fourths lengthwise. You should have 8 wedges from each potato.
In large bowl toss potatoes with Olive Oil, Merchant Seasoning, Salt and Pepper. Spread the potatoes in a single layer with 1 cut-side down on to sheet pan.
Bake the potatoes for 30 to 45 minutes. Bake until they are lightly browned, crisp outside, and tender inside.
Photo Credit: Emily Reiter of Anna Delores Photography