404 aromatic recipes

Thai duck curry (kaeng pet) simmered in coconut milk with a handmade curry paste of dried chilies, lemongrass, shrimp paste, and coriander seeds. Rich, aromatic, and deeply spiced.

A silky blended soup of brown rice, fresh asparagus, and aromatic vegetables in chicken broth, brightened with soy sauce, parsley, and a dash of hot pepper sauce. Light, clean, and spring-ready.

Thai red or green curry paste: a homemade aromatic blend of chilies, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, shrimp paste, ginger, and coriander. The from-scratch base for authentic Thai curries.

Potato pancakes seasoned with crushed juniper berries and orange zest, fried golden in butter and oil. A crispy, aromatic twist on classic latkes with just 6 ingredients.

Diced bass mixed with tomato, onion, thyme, and bay leaves, wrapped in mashan leaves and steamed. A traditional Guatemalan fish tamale (tashmul) that's rustic, aromatic, and ready in 40 minutes.

Swedish spice cake (Mjuk Pepparkaka) with cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and cardamom, studded with raisins and nuts. A soft, aromatic Scandinavian holiday classic.

Thai hot and sour shrimp soup (Tom Yum Goong) with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, chile paste, and straw mushrooms. A bright, aromatic broth built from shrimp shell stock.

Parcha bozbash is an Azerbaijani lamb soup with chestnuts, quince, prunes, and chickpeas simmered in a rich broth and finished with ghee. Warming, fruit-kissed, and deeply aromatic.

Oyster and artichoke soup from chef Gunther Preuss with sweated aromatics, blanched artichokes, briny oysters, and marjoram. New Orleans-style elegant soup ready in 30 minutes.

Classic French fish soup built on roasted bones, lobster shells, and aromatic vegetables simmered with white wine, saffron, and Pernod. Served with garlicky rouille, melted Gruyere, and crusty baguette croutons.

Sea bass simmered in a fragrant homemade curry paste of lemongrass, turmeric, ginger, and cumin with coconut milk. A from-scratch Thai fish curry that's deeply aromatic and satisfying.

Swedish rye bread for the bread machine with fennel, caraway, cumin seeds, molasses, orange zest, and cracked wheat. A deeply flavored Scandinavian-style loaf with complex seed aromatics.

Sindhi chicken curry with deeply caramelized onions, whole cinnamon and cloves, yogurt, tomatoes, and aromatic ground spices. An authentic Pakistani one-pot chicken thigh curry.

A vegetarian black-eyed pea salad tossed in a bold dressing of sambuca, fresh basil, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar. The anise-kissed liqueur gives this bean salad an unexpected, aromatic twist you won't find anywhere else.

Ground almonds and cinnamon fold into stiff meringue to create these chewy Italian amaretti cookies where lemon zest and vanilla cut through the sweetness with bright, aromatic notes.

This Scandinavian inspired Vanilla-Almond Loki Liqueur is a sweet, aromatic homemade spirit with warm vanilla and nutty almond notes. Ideal for sipping neat or mixing into cocktails, this liqueur requires minimal ingredients and a few months of aging to develop its full flavor. Perfect for gifting or enjoying at gatherings.