Recipes

A Michelada is a zesty and refreshing beer cocktail with the umami notes from the tomato juice, Worcestershire and Maggi/Soy sauces. It's perfect as a BBQ or a patio drink for hot spring and summer days. The addition of Playing w/Food Tangy Three Chili Salt gives it the right spice and zing to make your mouth crave more than just one. Enjoy it now that the weather is getting warmer!

This is one of those recipes that you can whip up last minute and enjoy either as brunch or as a snack. Easy to make and easy to assemble, and very versatile. Top it with poached or fried eggs, fresh slices of cucumbers, pickled beets or even some crispy (turkey) bacon. Make it your own! You can even serve it as appetizers on top of toasted crostini… super versatile recipe!!

Another great thing about this, is that you can also use the avocado mix as a dip for chips (tortilla, pita and/or potato) or crisp veggies, a spread for sandwiches or to replace cream cheese for bagels and lox. Be creative!

These days we have no idea what the weather will do. So, in preparation for spring, we've concocted a simple infusion that will help refresh the body and brighten the day. Serve it hot or, be adventurous, serve it chilled, over ice or shaved ice!

This recipe was crafted with simplicity and ease in mind. It'll take as long as it takes water to boil. Read More!

Fried chicken is what we call a "guilty pleasure", we like to call it, a well deserved treat. We have been working hard on developing the most delicious, crunchiest and super moist chicken bite, we've achieved this by marinating the chicken in buttermilk the night before. Next up, we will be making the perfect waffles to go with this fried chicken, we're thinking brunch is in the horizon.

We are curious beings, learning and playing in the kitchen is our favourite thing to do. In this blog post we will explore and learn about bread starters.

While baking is not our top kitchen skill, we believe that the only way to learn and master a craft is by practicing and being patient. Try, try and try again. At one point you'll find the right formula for your taste.

The Dirty Martini is believed to have originated in 1901 in New York, when bartender John O'Connor found his inspiration in the classic garnish, the olive. Well, we took the liberty to build on that creation and drew inspiration from our very own Everything Mexican Bagel Spice.

If you're into savoury, strong drinks, then this is the one for you. It feels like a "liquid snack", with notes of not only the olive brine but also the onion, garlic, sesame & poppy seeds, with a whisper of heat and all balanced out with honey. It's delicious! 

Enjoy our dirty little secret & make it today! ;)

Making the perfect chewy chocolate chip cookie is not easy... and adding tons of personality to a classic is not always easy. But this recipe does just that!!

The combination of tangy hibiscus notes, with the sweetness and caramel essence of gold chocolate together with the addition of the aromas and crunch of slivered almonds turn what otherwise be a "basic" cookie into a punchy delectable chewy bite full of personality and balance.

Try it today and tell us what you think!

Sours are punchy, full of flavour and an amazing way to digest a meal. In this case we amp up the flavour with one of our signature spices. Playing w/Food's Tangy Three Chili Salt will bring this simple classic to the next level! Try it at home and let us know how you make it your own! Read More.

Steak and Potatoes is one of our favourite meals here at Playing w/Food. We like to play around with it as much as we can since it's such a simple dish. Play with it at home and share with us what you come up with!

The best part of this recipe is its versatility. You can serve it as a dip, a spread, a sauce... schmeer it on a bagel, eat it with grilled vegetables and meats, fish, pita chips, crunchy raw vegetables, and even by the spoonful and on its own. By adding Playing w/Food's Everything Mexican Bagel Spice, you will take it to the next level.

It's winter time, it's cold outside and we need something to warm our bodies and also our souls. This spiked hot chocolate uses a ruby chocolate with sweet and sour tones and slight acidity that pairs incredibly well with our Hibiscus Kissed Sugar which also possesses the same characteristics. Great way to warm yourself up from the inside out! Make it today!

Last recipe of 2020!! Enjoy this very easy recipe tonight orrrrr whenever!

Have a happy new year and we wish you a healthy and safe 2021!!!!