Easy Veg Quesadillas: Black Bean & Sweet Potato - RawSpiceBar Ingredients 2 cups salsa2 ripe avocado 1 lime, juice 2 sweet potatoes3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoon taco seasoningKosher salt, to taste8 tortillas5 cups freshly grated cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese2 cup cooked black beans (from two 15-ounce can), rinsed and drained Directions1. Combine salsa, avocado and lime in a food processor or blender. 2. Nuke sweet potatoes in microwave, 5 minutes each. Peel and cube.3. In a large skillet, add oil over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes, bean...

Japanese Tofu & Farro Stir Fry Ingredients 1 1/2 cups uncooked farro or brown rice2 tablespoons vegetable oil14 ounces extra firm tofu1 bunch broccolini or other veggie (asparagus, broccoli, green beans)4 scallions, diced3 cloves garlic, minced2 inches fresh ginger, minced2 tablespoons honey (more to taste)2 tablespoons shichimi togarashi6 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce1/4 cup water8 tablespoons rice wine vinegar4 tablespoons vegetable oil Directions Add soy sauce, honey, water, rice wine vinegar and oil in a food pro...

One Sheet Moroccan Chickpeas & Pumpkin Ingredients 2 16 oz cans chickpeas2 tablespoons RawSpicebar's Ras el Hanout2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 large sugar pumpkinKosher salt, to tasteAvocado, yogurt, lemon juice, to serve, optional  Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, combine spices, salt and oil. Using a sharp knife, cut pumpkin in half lengthwise (removing the top and bottom is optional). Then use a sharp spoon or ice cream scoop to scrape out all of the seeds and strings. Brush the pumpkin fl...

BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches Ingredients2 20-ounce cans green jackfruit in water 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp RawSpiceBar's Memphis rib rub 1/2 tsp Kosher salt, to taste3/4 cup BBQ sauce Buns, avocado, coleslaw, to serve, optional 2 tbsp vegetable oilDirections Rinse, drain, and dry jackfruit. Chop off the center "core" portion of the fruit and discard. Place in a large bowl and set aside. Combine Memphis BBQ spices and toss to coat. Heat a large skillet over medium heat with oil. Once hot, add jackfruit and s...

Mulled Apple Cider For a next level party drink, add a splash of spiced rum, brandy, or bourbon just before serving! Ingredients2 tablespoons mulling spices1 (750 ml) bottle dry white wine4 cups apple cider1/3 cup honey1 orange, sliced2 apples, sliced Rum, brandy or bourbon (optional)Directions Put Mulling Spices in loose tea bag or fine mesh cooking bag. In a heavy-bottom saucepan or slow cooker, add mulling spices, wine, cider, and honey. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours. Remove the bagged mulling sp...

Gluhwein Ingredients 1/2 medium orange1/2 cup sugar3/4 cup water2 tbsp mulling spices1 (750 ml) bottle dry red wineRum or amaretto Directions Zest orange peel. Add Mulling Spices to tea bag or fine mesh cooking bag. Combine the water and sugar in a large saucepan and boil until the sugar has dissolved. Reduce the heat and add mulling spices, orange zest, and orange juice. Simmer until a fragrant syrup forms, about 1 minute. Reduce the heat further and add wine. Let simmer on low, 20 minutes up t...

Chinese Vegetable Stir Fry 1 tablespoon Five Spice Powder 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 head broccoli 1 cup corn or baby corn 1 onion 1 cup carrots, sliced 2 cups kale, chopped 2 large bell peppers, sliced1/4 cup water2 teaspoons honey1/3 cup soy sauce 1/4 tablespoons rice vinegar Brown rice, quinoa or rice noodles, to serve1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add vegetables, salt to taste and five spice powder. Saute, 4-6 minutes. 2. In a small bowl, combine water, honey and soy sauce. Pour over vege...

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...

Five Spice Orange Roast Duck This five spice orange roasted whole duck is seasoned with freshly ground Chinese five spice powder, orange zest, plus a fair amount of garlic. A fancy little recipe to serve for your favorite dinner party guests. Ingredients4 duck breasts3 tbsp kosher salt1 tbsp RawSpiceBar's Five Spice Powder1 large orange, zested and cut into wedges1 inch fresh ginger, minced2 cloves garlic, mincedFor glaze2 cups orange juice1 tbsp honey2 tbsp Demerara sugar2 tbsp soy sauce1 two inch piece of ginger, ...

Khoresh Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Stew) Recipe and photo courtesy of persianmama.comThis is a vegetarian version of khoresh bademjan - a Persian eggplant stew made with freshly ground advieh spices, baked eggplants and yellow split peas, zipped up in a tangy pomegranate concentrate with the juice and zest of oranges and lemons. Ingredients 4 small eggplants, sliced into strips1 cup yellow split peas, washed and drainedKosher salt, to taste2 yellow onions, sliced thin3 tbsp vegetable oil2 tbsp tomato paste1 tbsp RawSpiceBar...

Easy Spanakopita Save yourself the effort and use frozen phyllo pastry for this easy, savory Greek spinach and feta pie. Once you’ve mastered the technique, you’ll want to try this delicious vegetarian recipe time and time again. Ingredients16 oz package of frozen Filo Dough2 tsp RawSpiceBar's Greek Seasoning 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, grated (optional)1 teaspoon olive oil1 onion, diced16 oz fresh spinach1 garlic clove, minced4 oz crumbled feta cheese1/2 cup cottage cheese1/4 stick butter, meltedKosher salt, t...

Fesenjan (Persian Pomegranate Chicken Stew) Photo and recipe credit to The Persian Mama Fesenjan originated in Northern Iran and features freshly ground Persian advieh spices, pomegranate and walnut as the two key ingredients. The end result is a sweet, sour, and savory flavor mix of fall off the bone chicken. This dish has also historically featured duck, given its gamey flavor.Ingredients 2 yellow onions, sliced1 tbsp RawSpiceBar's Advieh2 lbs skinless chicken drumsticks or thighs2 cups walnuts, halved1/4 cup water1 cup pomegran...

Greek Panko Baked Cod One of our favorite easy, weeknight baked cod recipes. Prepared Greek style with Greek Seasoning, panko, lemon, garlic and parsley. Bakes in 15 minutes! Ingredients 1.5 lb cod, 3-4 fillets5 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves2 lemons, juice and zest5 tbsp olive oil2 tbsp melted butter1/3 cup panko2 tbsp RawSpiceBar's greek seasoningKosher salt, to taste Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine lemon juice, zest, garlic, olive oil, and melted butter in a sh...

Everything Bagel Shakshuka This shakshuka recipe is perfect for a weekend brunch or a simple weeknight dish. It is warming and satisfying. Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning1 yellow onion, chopped1 red bell pepper, choppedPinch sea salt 2 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons tomato paste1 (28 ounces) can crushed tomatoesBunch fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped6 large eggs1/2 cup crumbled fetaBread to serve (optional) Directions1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 2. Warm the oil in a large, ove...

Golden Milk Turmeric Smoothie RawSpiceBar golden-milk-turmeric An easy early morning breakfast, we love all year long.GOLDEN MILK TURMERIC SMOOTHIE We’ve sourced and freshly ground the spices to make our Golden Milk Turmeric Smoothie Bowl. Simply follow our recipe, adding locally sourced, fresh ingredients, to cook this delicious Golden Milk Turmeric Smoothie Bowl in just 5 minutes. How Our Recipes Kits Work We provide spices: Your shopping list: 1 banana 1 cup frozen mango plus 1 cup spinach (optional) 3/4 ...

Baked Shrimp, Tomatoes & Feta Ingredients 4 tablespoons olive oil3 shallots, minced4 garlic cloves, minced1 (28-oz) can diced tomatoes1 tbsp RawSpiceBar's Greek Seasoning1-1/2 pounds extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined6 ounces feta cheese1 bunch mint, to top, optional Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat the oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and saute, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic, salt and Greek seasoning and saute, 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil, then reduce the hea...