Rodelle Does Savory! - Rodelle Kitchen

Hopefully, you know and love Rodelle for our line up of vanilla products, gourmet baking cocoa, and maybe our flavored extracts like Almond Extract. But! Did you know we have a plenty of savory seasonings and blends that add a gourmet touch to your cooking. We’re listing a few recipes for those products here as well as some savory recipes for our vanilla and cocoa! Rodelle isn’t just for baking – experiment with your favorite vanilla & cocoa powder in some new ways:

A few drops of vanilla extract can smooth out acidity in tomato sauces
Add fragrant flavor to rice with a teaspoon of vanilla extract
Get fancy and enhance beurre blanc sauces with vanilla paste!
Make a homemade mole sauce with our baking cocoa and local chiles
Pair vanilla with figs, root vegetables and more in a savory tagine
Combine vanilla extract and grated ginger to marinate salmon filets

The possibilities are endless! Check out the recipes below for some delicious inspiration – we don’t mind if you do some searching for your next dinner idea!

Pumpkin Soup with Vanilla Bean Brown Butter

A simple, cozy soup recipe filled with creamy pumpkin plus all the classic Fall flavors. A rich Vanilla Bean Brown Butter drizzled over top. Delicious comfort food! Click the picture to get this very yummy and filling soup recipe.

Pumpkin soup with brown butter in white bowls and drizzled with heavy cream

Dutch Oven Pot Roast with Brown Butter Pearl Onions and Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Rodelle’s Prime Rib seasoning makes this the pot roast of dreams! A thick cut of chuck roast is heavily coated with prime rib seasoning and seared to deep dark perfection. Also added to the pot are garlic cloves, white onion, and tomato paste. The entire mixture is deglazed with white wine to help lift any browned bits from the pan. The meat is added back to the Dutch oven along with celery and carrots then cooked for four hours until fork tender. The tender beef is served with creamy mashed potatoes and caramelized pearl onions. Click the picture to get this “made with love” Sunday Supper recipe.

Decadent Sweet Potato Ratatouille

The baked sweet potato side will take the place of your boring sweet potato casserole this holiday season. With layers of tender sweet potatoes in a sweet vanilla cinnamon glaze and crunchy roasted nuts. Click the photograph below to get the recipe for this beautiful side dish – perfect for upcoming potlucks and family meals!

Olive Oil Loaf with Herbes de Provence

A savory, quick bread recipe – this easy loaf is versatile and delicious. A hint of herb flavor and a rich crumb make this loaf great for snacking, bread baskets, and even as a hostess gift! Click the picture to get the recipe for this flavor-filled savory quick bread!

Pumpkin Black Bean Chili

Rodelle Cocoa Powder is the secret ingredient that gives this vegetarian chili richness and depth. It won’t make your chili taste like chocolate, but it adds that extra flavor you never knew you were missing in your chili! Click the image below to grab the recipe for our go-to vegetarian chili!

Check out our how-to video here!

Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad

A refreshing crunchy cucumber salad with a spicy twist! We love this salad as it’s real easy to put together and has some great savory flavors. For added heat we mix in some chili oil and our Rodelle Sriracha seasoning which goes a long way! Click the picture below for a refreshing, slightly spicy snack recipe!

Watch our How To video on making this on Youtube!

Vanilla Spice Caramelized Pecans

These sweet and salty pecan clusters are great to have on hand for a snack or to add to a home made trail mix, charcuterie board or elevate a fresh summer salad for some extra crunch and a layer of flavor. This quick and easy recipe can add extra flavor and texture to just about any recipe calling for pecans and can easily be applied to any other nut you favor! Click the picture below for your new favorite salad topping!

Cured Salmon Gravlax

Cured salmon gravlax is simple and easy to make at home with Rodelle’s Turkey Brine seasoning! The wonderful cranberry, vanilla bean, apple, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and spices are the perfect complement for wild-caught salmon and do not have to be limited to turkey. The salmon is cured to medium firmness at around 36 hours cure time. Thinly sliced gravlax is perfect on top of avocado toast or toast spread with rich cream cheese. Gravlax would be lovely on a holiday-themed charcuterie board as well! Click below for this tasty treat!