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...

Saffron Rice Pudding Ingredients 10-20 saffron threads1 cup jasmine rice1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 cups sugar3 tablespoons unsalted butter1/2 cup milk2 tablespoons pure rosewaterSlivered almonds, for garnish Directions In a large bowl, cover the rice with water. Using your hand, agitate the rice to release the starch, then carefully pour off the water. Rinse the rice 5 to 7 more times, until the water runs clear. Cover the rice with water and refrigerate overnight. Drain, then coarsely crumble with your hands. In...

Chickpea Cauliflower Curry Bowls Ingredients 1 tbsp RawSpiceBar's Madras Curry Powder2 tbsp vegetable oil1 onion, diced1 inch ginger, minced2 cloves garlic, minced28 oz can whole tomatoes, pureed15 oz can chickpeasKosher salt, to taste4 cups any mix of veggies - carrots, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower1 lime, juiceBunch fresh coriander, chopped, optional1 16 ounce can light coconut milkRice, cauliflower rice, and/or naan for serving Directions Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add oni...

Cajun Shrimp & Grits These cajun shrimp and grits are packed with spicy, Southern flavors and are one of our favorite home cooked meals. Ingredients 1.5 lbs large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tbsp RawSpiceBar's Cajun seasoning5 thick bacon slices, chopped 2 tbsp chopped parsley2 tsp minced garlic2 green onions thinly sliced1 red bell pepper, diced1/4 cup chicken broth1 lemon Kosher salt, to tasteGrits1 cup quick grits2 cups water 3 cups milk 3 tbsp unsalted butter1 cup white sharp cheddar cheese D...

British Baked Beans 16 oz dried cannellini beans, soaked overnight in cold water, drained4 tbsp olive oil2 onions, chopped4 garlic cloves, chopped3 pieces of bacon, diced1 28 oz can whole tomatoes2 cups chicken stock 1/2 loaf coarse fresh sourdough breadcrumbs1 tbsp milk 1 tbsp RawSpiceBar's smoked paprikaParsley, to top (optional) 1. Bring beans and enough water to cover to the boil in a large saucepan over high heat and cook until just tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and set aside.2. Preheat oven to 300F. H...

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...

Shichimi Togarashi Grilled Salmon Kebabs 2 tablespoons RawSpiceBar's shichimi togarashiKosher salt, to taste1 1/2 pounds skinless salmon fillet (preferably wild), cut into 1" cubes2 lemons, very thinly sliced into rounds2 tablespoons olive oil16 bamboo skewers, soaked in water 1 hour1. Prepare grill for medium heat. Combine olive oil, shichimi togarashi and salt in a small bowl.2. Thread salmon and folded lemon slices onto 8 pairs of parallel skewers to make 8 kebabs total. Brush with oil and season liberally with spice mix....

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...

Molly Yeh's Hawaij Coffee Donuts Hawaij is a Yemeni spice blend that comes in two types: hawaij for soup and hawaij for coffee. RawSpiceBar, for now, makes a hawaij for coffee. It's hand crafted with freshly ground ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, star anise and fennel. Hawaij is perfect sprinkled into coffee grounds and also happens to be a perfect compliment for coffee baked goods. Ingredients 1cup sugar 1 tbsp hawaij1 1/2 cups flour6 tablespoons oil1/2 cup coffee, hot or cold1 teaspoon vanilla1 tsp baking...

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...

Easy Chicken Fajitas This easy recipe results in juicy, chicken fajitas. Bonus: everyone gets to pick their own toppings. We love this recipe for kids and adult cooks, ready in under 20 minutes. Ingredients1 tablespoon RawSpiceBar's taco seasoning Kosher salt, to taste 1/4 cup water 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb whole skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch strips 1 green bell pepper, sliced 1 medium onion, sliced 2 limes, juice, plus wedges to serve 8 flour tortillasShredded lettuce...

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...