Recipe Index

Spice Blends

Chinese Five Spice BBQ Rub

This BBQ rub promises to elevate your grilling experience with its irresistible combination of sweet, spicy, and savory notes. With star anise lending its subtle licorice-like sweetness, cloves infusing a warm, pungent aroma, and Chinese cinnamon adding depth and complexity, each spice plays a vital role in creating a symphony of flavors. Sichuan peppercorns contribute […]

Sides

Greek Salad

Looking for an easy salad to add some freshness to your meal? Look no further than this Greek Salad side dish bursting with vibrant colors and flavors. With juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, crunchy peppers, zesty red onions, and a medley of Mediterranean herbs, this salad is a celebration of summer on your plate. Here’s […]

Condiments

Giardiniera

Giardiniera, a traditional Italian condiment, bursts with flavor and versatility. Comprising a medley of pickled vegetables like carrots, cauliflower, and peppers, it delivers a tangy, spicy kick that enlivens any dish. Whether used as a zesty topping for sandwiches or as a vibrant accompaniment to antipasto platters, Giardiniera adds a delightful burst of taste and […]

Cured Meats

Maple Cured Bacon – Part 1

Indulge in the savory delight of home-cured maple bacon, crafted with expertise honed over 15 years of mastering the art of bacon curing. With a background in commercially producing bacon for retail sale, I’ve perfected the process to bring out the finest flavors and textures in every slice. Utilizing the equilibrium curing method (Comminuted Sausage […]

Condiments

Kimchi

I started to make this recipe because I loved the taste of authentic Korean Kimchi, but was unaware of the presence of shrimp powder used in many commercial recipes … I am allergic to shellfish! This version uses miso (fermented soy bean) paste to recreate the umami needed for the salty, rich flavour. I have […]

Spice Blends

Chinese Five Spice

Note: All Communal Fire spice recipes are developed using weights. We do this when we are designing seasoning blends to ensure that our clients and blog readers are able to get as close to a specific recipe as possible. It also allows you to use whatever you have on hand. 5 grams of coriander ground […]

Sourdough

Overnight Sourdough Bread Recipe

NOTE: Certain links found within this article may lead to affiliate pages Beth Koster has been making sourdough bread for our family for close to 10 years. These are the instructions she sends to friends and people who get starter from her when they start their own sourdough journey. Beth will be posting an instructional […]

Entrees

Jerk Chicken Wings

This recipe uses the Jerk Seasoning, Dry recipe found on this site. Quick story short, I fell in love with Jerk Chicken a very long time ago. During a trip to St. Thomas several 18yrs ago I found a jerk seasoning and really wanted it here in Canada. I ended up designing my own version […]

Spice Blends

Jerk Seasoning, Dry

Spice Blends