Better Turkey Brine 1 quart (4 cups) low-sodium or homemade chicken broth (or use water) ¼ cup Better Bird Brine Blend 1 cup kosher salt 1 quart (4 cups) ice water 1 12 to 14-pound whole turkey, giblets removed In a large stock pot over high heat, combine the broth or water, Better Bird Brine Blend and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently to be sure salt is dissolved. Remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature. When the broth is mostly cool, stir in the ice water. Place the turkey, breast down, ...

Candied Bacon Serves: 4-6 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes 1 pound thick-cut bacon ¼ cup RawSpiceBar Deck the Hogs Bacon Blend Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Place the bacon in a large mixing bowl. Add the Deck the Hogs Bacon Blend and toss until the bacon is well coated. Arrange the bacon on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, making sure the slices do not overlap. Sprinkle any remaining sugar mixture over the top of the bacon....

Jamaican Jerk Shrimp Tacos These Jamaican jerk marinated shrimp will take you straight to the islands, paired with a crunchy, creamy cabbage and carrot slaw and ready in under 25 minutes. Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp Jamaican jerk seasoning 12 corn tortillas1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined Avocado, lime wedges, optional For slaw1 1/2 cups chopped cabbage 1/2 cup grated carrots 3-4 tbsp sour cream 1 lime, juice only Directions In a large bowl, add shrimp, pinch salt, jerk seasoning,...

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...

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup Ingredients 10 cups chicken broth3 tablespoon olive oil8 cloves garlic, minced1 onion, diced1 lemon, zested2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup Israeli (pearl) couscous1 tbsp RawSpiceBar's Greek seasoning2 ounces crumbled feta1/3 cup chopped chivesSalt and pepperDirections Place the olive oil in a large 6-8 quart sauce pot over medium-low heat. Once the oil is hot, add onion and saute, 4-5 minutes. Add chicken breasts and brown, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and Greek seasoning and saute, ...

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....

Instant Pot Baked Beans Recipe Inspired by JoCooks Ingredients 1 cup ketchup 1/4 cup molasses 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp salt or to taste 4 slices bacon thick cut, chopped 1 large onion chopped 3 cloves garlic minced 1 bell pepper any color, chopped 1/2 cup beef broth low sodium, or chicken broth or vegetable broth 45 oz navy beans (3 cans) drained and rinsed Directions In a medium bowl whisk together the ketchup, molasses, mustard powder, rosemary, Worcestershire, and salt ...

Air Fryer Falafel (or Baked!) Homemade baked air fryer falafel recipe is absolutely delicious, crispy and packed with baharat. Allow 4 hours soaking time for chickpeas, preferably overnight. Then, quickly whip up in a food processor. Yields about 12 falafels. Ingredients1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 cup dried chickpeas, rinsed and soaked for 4- 24 hours1/2 red onion, chopped1/2 cup fresh parsley 1/2 cup fresh cilantro4 cloves garlic, choppedKosher salt, to taste2 tsp RawSpiceBar's Shawarma blendBakin...

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...

Chai Spiced Banana Bread Easy chai banana bread, with no refined sugar and 7 global spice blends to mix it up! Recipe yields 1 loaf. Ingredients 2 tablespoons flax meal + 6 tablespoons water, combined1 cup whole-wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking sodaPinch Kosher salt4 mashed overripe bananas1/2 cup light brown sugar1/2 cup applesauce1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tbsp chai spicesDirections1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease pan, if needed.2. In a small b...

Easy Vegetable Chili Easy, healthy instant pot chili is ready in under 15 minutes. Packed with protein, veggies and RawSpiceBar's salt free, freshly ground chili powder spices. Ingredients1 yellow onion, diced3 cloves garlic, minced1 zucchini, diced1 yellow squash, diced1 red pepper, diced1 (16 oz) can whole tomatoes1 cup corn 3 cans beans of choice (black, kidney, pinto), drained and rinsed3 cups vegetable broth1 teaspoon raw sugarKosher salt, to taste1 (6 oz) can tomato paste 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp Ra...