Allspice Recipes

This has been a favorite of my family's for a long time. Don't expect any leftovers. Serve over sliced French bread.

The best way to prepare delicious grape leaves, or yeb'r't in Arabic, as handed down by my grandmother from Aleppo, Syria as brought to the US in 1912.

I was trying to come up with a way to use up a bunch of apples we had in our fridge. Eventually I decided to just pickle them refrigerator-style. This is the result.

This authentic traditional Arabic recipe consists of chicken, cauliflower, and potato. Serve with plain yogurt and a salad to mix with the rice dish. This is very easy, it just has a lot of work.

These Moroccan spiced ground beef phyllo cigar pastries are great with hummus on the side!

This is my 90-year-old grandmother's recipe. Very simple.

Simple spiced apple cider! I used to buy the spices already mixed at the grocery store, and they stopped carrying it this year, so I just made my own. This is great for a shower or get together and the slow cooker keeps it warm, so guests can enjoy it through the night. When it's done, it's great mixed with spiced rum and/or a slice of orange! Leftover cider is great cold too!

This hibiscus cooler is a super refreshing drink on a hot summer day.

This perfectly seasoned dry rub is perfect for smoking pork butts, ribs, and beef briskets. It gets a little kick from just the right amount of cayenne pepper, plus the unique flavor of sassafras. The brown sugar creates a nice crunchy 'bark' on the outside of the meat.

This recipe was inspired by a take-out restaurant in Florida and perfected by my mother. For all of you who are looking for a different way to have your chicken, try this recipe! A favorite in this household. Serve with rice and peas or quartered roast potatoes.

Almost exactly like the old Beau Monde seasoning that everyone loves to use in just about everything!

A Syrian rice dish with spiced meat and pine nuts.

Great use for green tomatoes! Do not use cold-damaged or bruised tomatoes in this recipe.

Packed with tangy sweet flavor and a ton of heat! Reduce the number of peppers if you would like it milder. Store in the refrigerator.

The entire back property of my family's farm is lined with mulberry trees. We picked quarts of these deliciously messy berries last year. Be prepared for purple stained hands if you want to get in on this recipe! Serve warm with a scoop of French vanilla bean ice cream.

This bread is different because I use banana-flavored yogurt and sliced bananas instead of mashed. The consistency is lighter, not dense - definitely different and delicious!

This is a recipe that my aunt fixed up to create a substitute for apple pie spice. I normally double this recipe.

Pretty, delicious, and can easily be personalized. Freeze leftovers for a quick side dish ready in minutes.

Delish guilt-free(ish) fruit loaf. No oil, no butter - just a bit of egg, making for almost no fat per serving. Nicely sliced and spread with - dare I say it? Butter! [Originally submitted to Allrecipes.co.uk]

This delicious Syrian lamb and vegetable stew is made in layers and served with steamed rice or bulgur. It's a traditional Damascene style of cooking.

Why spend extra money on seasonal flavored coffee when you can easily make your own?

This makes about 30 pints of mincemeat. Have on hand 30 pint canning jars with brand-new rings and lids. Reusing old lids is not recommended. A delicious way to use green tomatoes. The recipe came from my grandfather, and our family has been making it forever! Use straight from the jar for pies, cookies, muffins, or cake.

Created for my preschoolers to do as an individual cooking activity, they are also perfect for single servings. I tried to simply change the portion sizes on other recipes, but they got too complicated. This is just a basic recipe for you to get you started. It would also work as a pre-dinner party activity--lay out a make-your-own-crisp table and have guests create their own concoctions. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

This is a wonderful hot Christmas beverage similar to a warm eggnog.