African Spice Blends: Flavorful Secrets to Brighten Your Cooking African spice blends bring bold, vibrant flavors that can change the way you cook and enjoy food. These blends combine a mix of fresh, aromatic spices to add depth and excitement to your dishes without relying on salt or artificial ingredients. Whether you’re making stews, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables, the right spice blend can transform everyday meals into something special. At Raw Spice Bar, we create spice blends inspired by flavors from all over the world, including rich African b...

Condiments Spices to Elevate Every Meal with Flavor and Fun Spices and condiments are the heart of any great meal. They add flavor, excitement, and personality to your dishes. The right spice blends can turn simple ingredients into something unforgettable, making your cooking more fun and delicious. At Raw Spice Bar, we create fresh, hand-blended spice blends from around the world to help you make tasty dishes every month. With our global spice subscription, you get new blends and easy recipe cards delivered to your door, so adding authentic, healthy ...

Spice Things Up with These Uniquely Delicious Gifts Why Unique Spice Gifts Are the Perfect Present for Every Food Lover Unique spice gifts offer something truly special - they're memorable presents that transport recipients on a global culinary trip without leaving their kitchen. Unlike standard spice rack refills, these carefully curated collections feature rare ingredients like saffron, grains of paradise, and single-origin varietals that you simply can't find at the grocery store. What makes spice gifts unique: - Rare ingredients -...

Alternatives to Pumpkin Pie for a Delicious Twist This Holiday Season If you’re looking for fresh ideas beyond pumpkin pie this season, you’re not alone. Many people want tasty alternatives that still bring warm, cozy flavors to their table. You can try spiced desserts like apple crisps, sweet potato pies, or pumpkin spice muffins that use the same seasonal spices in new and exciting ways. Our team at Raw Spice Bar creates spice blends that help you make tasty dishes from around the world. Our global spice subscription delivers fresh, salt-free blends to your d...

African Spice Mix Essentials for Flavorful Home Cooking African spice mixes bring bold, rich flavors that make your meals exciting and unique. These blends combine spices like cumin, coriander, ginger, and chili to create a balance of heat, earthiness, and aroma that can transform simple ingredients into a delicious feast. Using the right mix lets you explore the vibrant tastes of the continent right in your kitchen. At Raw Spice Bar, we create fresh, hand-blended spice mixes that help you make tasty dishes from around the world every month. With ...

How to Season a Turkey Every Thanksgiving, perhaps the biggest question is how you'll prepare the turkey. This easy preparation is as flavorful as brining, yet nearly as no-frills as salt and pepper. Here's how to shake it up this year. Enter the magic of compound butter. Perhaps the fastest way to flavor your turkey is to whip up a quick compound butter. Compound butter is really no more than softened butter mixed with herbs and spices. For turkey, we are particularly partial to salt free, freshly ground B...

Hawaij Coffee Cake A simple and easy coffee cake recipe with a Middle Eastern spice twist.Ingredients 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar3 eggs at room temperature1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 1/4 cups sour cream2 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising)2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon HawaijFor the Streusel:1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoon RawSpiceBar's Hawaij3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces3/4 cup chopped...

Moroccan Spiced Lentil and Carrot Soup This Moroccan spiced carrot soup recipe has a wonderful, buttery flavor from spices sizzled in oil. Whirl the carrots in a blender for a velvety, thick vegetable purée, or thin with a bit of water and serve as a soup, with a dollop of yogurt to top. Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter or oil1 white onion, diced1 pound carrots, diced3/4 cup lentils2 1/2 cups chicken broth1 1/2 tablespoon RawSpiceBar's Ras el Hanout1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice1/2 cup plain yogurt (to top)2 g...

Szechuan Tofu This Szechuan tofu is spicy, numbing, hot, aromatic and tender. We combine everything you love about Chinese takeout - sweet and savory, the super-crispy tofu and caramelized vegetables -into one quick vegetarian main. IngredientsFor sauce:3 tbsp soy sauce2 tbsp rice vinegarOne-fourth cup honey1 inch ginger, minced2 cloves garlic, mincedFor stir-fry:15 oz. extra firm tofu4 tsp olive oil, divided2 tbsp RawSpice Bar’s five spice powderSalt to taste1 yellow pepper, chopped1 green bell pepper, c...

Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Healthy chicken pot pie, packed with juicy chicken, fresh veggies in a light, flaky crust.Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, diced 1 cup carrots, diced 1/2 cup celery, diced 1 tbsp RawSpiceBar's poultry seasoningKosher salt, to taste 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups almond milk 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breasts (about 2 breasts) 1 cup frozen peas 1 yellow onion, diced 1 prepared pie crust 1 egg, beaten with water (for wash)Directions Preheat then...

Healthy Saag Paneer Deep golden paneer, with bright green sauteed spinach and garam masala spices. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds fresh baby spinach, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1 inch fresh ginger, minced1 tablespoon RawSpiceBar's garam masala2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter8 oz paneer cheese, cubed2 onions, diced Kosher salt, to taste1 cup milkLemon and yogurt, to top (optional)Directions In a Dutch Oven over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon butter of ghee. Once hot, add paneer, flipping regularly so a...

Easy Chicken Quesadillas Ingredients 1 lb boneless chicken breast, chopped2 tablespoons RawSpiceBar's taco seasoningKosher salt, to taste6 flour tortillas (8 inches)1 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 cup salsa1 red onion, diced2 cups spinach (optional)2 tbsp vegetable oilGuacamole, salsa, sour cream to top, optional Directions Pat chicken dry and season with salt and taco seasoning. Add oil to skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add chicken and sear, 2-3 minutes per side. Add onions, cook for about 5-...

Chicken Madras Curry A great mid-week treat – this curry can be made as mild or spicy as you like and is an easy, healthy dish. Serve with rice or naan breads. Ingredients2 tbsp RawSpiceBar's Madras Curry Powder2 onions, diced2 garlic cloves, minced1 inch ginger, minced3 green chiles, mincedVegetable oil1 lb skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks1 (16 oz) whole tomatoesFresh coriander, to topKosher salt, to taste Directions 1. Add onion, garlic, ginger and chillies in a small blender and whizz to a paste wi...

Grilled Vadouvan Shrimp This recipe for Grilled Vadouvan Curry Shrimp is easy and packed with a powerful curry flavor. A great way to combine your grilled shrimp with a curry dish. Ingredients 1 tbsp Vadouvan2 tbsp. olive oil3 large shallots diced8 garlic cloves, dived3/4 tsp. kosher salt1 1/2 lbs. large shrimp, shelled and deveined2 tbsp. fresh lime juice2 scallions, thinly slicedLime wedges, for serving Directions1. Combine shrimp, oil, 1/2 vadouvan and pinch of salt to coat.2. In a skillet over medium high heat...

Golden Milk Latte Ingredients 1 tbsp RawSpiceBar's golden milk turmeric2 cups almond milk1 inch fresh ground ginger, minced1 tbsp coconut oil2 tsp fresh black peppercornsHoney, to sweeten, optional Directions 1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine almond milk, golden milk turmeric, ginger, coconut oil, salt, pepper & honey and heat, 4-6 minutes.2. Remove from heat. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Eggplant & Sweet Potato Curry There are no rules here. Round up veggies you have on hand- we've chosen eggplant, sweet potatoes and chickpeas - add in freshly ground madras curry powder or other Indian spices (or individual spices) & your fresh ginger, garlic & turmeric and you've got a protein packed, healthy, flavorful one pot sweet potato curry to warm up any easy weekend or weeknight dinner. Ingredients 3 tbsp RawSpiceBar's Madras curry powder2 tbsp canola oil1 white onion, chopped3 cloves garlic,...