Floyd’s Friends

Floyd took genuine pleasure in bringing pleasure to others.

That’s why so many think on him and call him “friend.”

Floyd’s warmth, enthusiasm, hard work ethic, and energetic support of the dreams of others are all part of the legacy his friends now carry forward for him. And so this page celebrates the community of those doing just that — cooking #FloydsFood, sharing memories, acting upon Floyd’s inspiration, and sharing his flavor and fun around the world.

Dig into recipes from friends and celebrated chefs around the world

you can share your floyd-inspired recipe, too!

Amanda Freitag, Carmen Quagliata, and Ariane Duarte

Cook Rachel Flanagan and food writer Jacqueline Raposo

Chefs Bill Telepan, Daniel Boulud, Francois Payard, David Bouley

Floyd and friends, photo from Barkha Cardoz

Floyd and his great-nephew Alex, photo from Barkha Cardoz

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Garam Masala, Kashmiri Masala, Dinner

Kashmiri Chicken Biryani

Garam Masala, Kashmiri Masala, Dinner

This fragrant, flavor-forward chicken biryani recipe with Floyd’s kashmiri and garam masalas comes from former Paowalla sous chef, Phil Marokus.

Garam Masala, Kashmiri Masala, Dinner

Garam Masala, Salad, Vegetarian, Appetizer

Fennel + Grapefruit Salad

Garam Masala, Salad, Vegetarian, Appetizer

This crunchy, citrusy, spicy salad is quick to fix and finishes with a warm pop of Floyd’s garam masala. Recipe by Josh Sharkey!

Garam Masala, Salad, Vegetarian, Appetizer

Curry, Entree, Kashmiri Masala

Kashmiri Kofta Curry

Curry, Entree, Kashmiri Masala

These koftas (small meatballs) are spiced with Kashmiri masala and sauteed with onions, ginger, fennel, and cream for a bubbling, warming entree. Recipe by Floyd’s Friend Kavita Gonsalves!

Curry, Entree, Kashmiri Masala

Kashmiri Masala, Goan Masala, Garam Masala, Breakfast, Dinner, Easy

Easy Ways to Use the Masala Spice Blends

Kashmiri Masala, Goan Masala, Garam Masala, Breakfast, Dinner, Easy

Try these easy tips for how to use Goan, Kashmiri, and Garam masala from the FC Legacy team. From breakfast through dessert. we’ve got you covered.

Kashmiri Masala, Goan Masala, Garam Masala, Breakfast, Dinner, Easy

Goan Masala, Curry, Entree, Chef Recipes, Fish

Goan Masala Shrimp Curry

Goan Masala, Curry, Entree, Chef Recipes, Fish

This slightly smoky curry recipe pairs Chef Floyd Cardoz’ Goan masala with perfectly poached shrimp. Recipe by Floyd’s friend chef Ty Kotz!

Goan Masala, Curry, Entree, Chef Recipes, Fish

Goan Masala, Entree, Curry, Vegetarian, Chef Recipes

Cauliflower and Bhindi Caldeen

Goan Masala, Entree, Curry, Vegetarian, Chef Recipes

This beautiful caldeen is spiced with Goan masala for a fragrant and filling vegetarian entree. Recipe by Chef Hussain Shahzad of O Pedro!

Goan Masala, Entree, Curry, Vegetarian, Chef Recipes

Garam Masala, Appetizers, Meat, Chef Recipes

Garam Masala Grilled Chicken Wings

Garam Masala, Appetizers, Meat, Chef Recipes

These sweetly-spiced grilled chicken wings are fragrant with Floyd’s garam masala. They’re easy to make and come with an additional recipe for creamy raita dip. Recipe by chef Ty Kotz!

Garam Masala, Appetizers, Meat, Chef Recipes

Kashmiri Masala, Entree, Vegetarian

Kashmiri Spiced Paneer & Sweet Peppers

Kashmiri Masala, Entree, Vegetarian

This warming smoky paneer and peppers recipe gets its heat from Floyd’s Kashmiri masala. Recipe from Niv Mani!

Kashmiri Masala, Entree, Vegetarian

Garam Masala, Kashmiri Masala, Meat, Soup

Kashmiri & Garam Spiced Squash Soup

Garam Masala, Kashmiri Masala, Meat, Soup

Sweet and spicy with both Goan and Kashmiri masalas, this comforting autumn soup recipe celebrates Floyd’s passion for marrying spice with ordinary and familiar ingredients. Recipe by his former cook, Nicole Potenza-Denis!

Garam Masala, Kashmiri Masala, Meat, Soup

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More inspiration from those cooking with Floyd’s Collaboration Masalas!

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@mahirarivers: ... This collection is a beautiful tribute to a once-in-a-generation Chef who inspired so many and paved the way for us, too. Shrimp + sweet potato curry made with @floydcardoz + @burlapandbarrel Goan masala 🙏🏽🍤🍠🥘❤️

@npd124: During dinner tonight I was reminded of my days spent in Tabla’s spice closet- grinding exotic spices that permeated my entire being. ... *Indian-spiced Fennel and mixed pumpkin soup with sausage and spiced pepitas.

@kevinpricher So happy to be cooking with @bcardoz & @floydcardoz spices. Rice Flaked Halibut with Goan Masala Coconut Curry, garden chilies and squash.

@malai_icecream: Malai’s foundation is rooted in expressing family memories through flavors. We are honored to feature the Floyd Cardoz Garam Masala legacy spice blend from @burlapandbarrel in our Pumpkin Garam Masala Crumble pint. What makes this garam masala so special is not only that it is a family recipe, but that it leans to a sweeter side with cinnamon, smoked star anise, cardamom, clove and mace. ...

@provisionstonourish ...The Tikka Masala Mac n Cheese by @chefpmistry in Feed The Resistance by @turshen is a fantastic dish and one of my husband’s favorite meals. It typically begins with ground whole spices, which of course is wonderful. When I bought the Kashmiri Masala that is part of Mr. Cardoz’s legacy line, I knew that it would work perfectly here. Subbing out 2 TBSP for the spice blend was spot on! It was actually the best it has ever been tonight. ...

@kissmybhatt1 Just made some Daal with butternut squash. Finished it with Ghee and this Floyd Cardoz Legacy Collection Kashmiri Masala. Wow!! I am telling you there is a lot of love in these bottles. Go get yours now!!

@jendirkzin Spices to break through the noise of Sunday night anxiety. Rubbed cauliflower with young turmeric, steamed, then spooned over Floyd’s Goan masala + goat yogurt and baked in the oven. Accompanied by cheffie’s pickle raita and beet salad.

@currycravings Our late Sunday lunch was a rustic treat.. Misal Pav made with @floydcardoz’a legacy spices made available through @burlapandbarrel. Warm, robust and flavorful, I used the #goanmasala for this misal. Thanks for carrying these flavors forward.. yumminess overload!

@bcardoz Was a #floydsfood night at home. Made some whole moong and finished it with FC Garam masala, the shrimp were tossed in FC Kashmiri masala and coated with rawa and pan fried and made some whole wheat parathas.

@bcardoz Sunday comfort ... Kheema and peas with FC Kashmiri masala, jeera pulao and some chili lime onions.

@weednymphnaturals Cannabis smoked Tomato Leek Soup with Truffle Oil, a Kashmiri Masala Yogurt and Garlic Honey Corn Bread. Featuring @floydcardoz & @burlapandbarrel collaboration Kashmiri Masala and GG #4 smoked tomatoes and & leeks.

@rohanpdsouza ... I cooked up a quick comfort meal that I feel he would have offered me if I ever met him, with inspirations from growing up in a coastal home myself. Rice, Curry leaves, green peas tempered with @burlapandbarrel Goan Masala finished off with a generous splash of coconut milk. Because what's #Goan without a little 🥥 😋

@panfusine Gave my super taster son @iishaanss the choice to pick what masala he wanted for his dinner and he picked the #kashmiri blend. The notes of #fennel in this exquisite masala pairs like a charm with #paneer that I cooked down with a mix of caramelized #onion, striped #sweetpeppers and crushed tomatoes. ...

@mumbai2maine: This luscious Goan Masala Chicken Curry with Garam Masala Okra brought me right back to my childhood. ...

@AshaGomez Chef Cardoz Goan Masala Shrimp tacos are 🔥🔥🔥!

@Kristin.Selby Cod curry with goan masala from @burlapandbarrel

@chef_rosh: Fresh caught red fish goes best with @floydcardoz Goan Masala. It was amazing! If you haven’t tried these spices you are missing out...

@BCardoz: Made a pot of black eyed beans with the Kashmiri masala and finished with some Garam masala for dinner. Served it with basmati rice.