Butterscotch Cinnamon Pie Inspired by the game “Undertale”, this butterscotch cinnamon pie is made by Toriel as a healing agent, with a crust meant to look like pixels. This butterscotch cinnamon pie recipe calls for a lot of egg yolks, plus butterscotch chips. Ingredients 2 tsp ground pumpkin pie spices 1 pie crust3 tbsp cornstarch6 egg yolks¼ cup butter½ cup dark brown sugar1 cup heavy cream2 ½ cups whole milk½ cup butterscotch chipsSea salt, to taste Directions In medium bowl, whisk cornstarch, salt and egg y...

Lebküchen Cookies (Gingerbread German Cookies) Lebkuchen cookies are traditional gingerbread spiced German cookies and an essential part of a German Christmas. They are an excellent make-ahead cookie and also make a wonderful gift! This lebkuchen recipe can be served as bars or round cookies. Enjoy! Ingredients 3 cups flour1 tbsp RawSpiceBar Lebküchen Blend1 egg3/4 cup brown sugar1/2 cup honey1/2 cup molassesPinch salt Directions 1. Combine flour, salt and spices in a small bowl.2. Beat egg and combine with sugar. Add honey and molas...

Crispy Za'atar Smashed Potatoes These baby smashed potatoes are tossed in extra virgin olive oil then sprinkled with our za’atar. If you haven’t tried za’atar yet, it’s a Lebanese spice mixture, made with tart sumac, herby hyssop thyme, toasted sesame seeds and crunchy sea salt. Ingredients 12 small red or yellow potatoes3-4 tablespoons olive oil1 tbsp RawSpiceBar's zaatar Directions Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook potatoes until soft - small ones should take around 20- 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350F. Drain the...

Chicken Katsu A simple panko-crusted chicken katsu cutlet recipe with Shichimi Togarashi. Serve with rice or a salad for a super easy weeknight dish. Ingredients RawSpiceBar's Shichimi Togarashi1½ pounds chicken cutlets, poundedKosher salt¾ cup all-purpose flour3 large eggs, beaten2 cups panko8 tablespoons vegetable oil Directions Pat chicken dry and season with kosher salt. Combine panko and Shichimi Togarashi in a small bowl. Place flour and eggs in separate bowls as well. Dredge the chicken in flo...

Lebanese Mujadara Mujadara is the ultimate healthy Lebanese comfort food. A blend of brown basmati rice, beans, za'atar spices and crispy, caramelized onions. Add sauteed red peppers or vegetables for an extra dose of veggies. Ingredients 1 cup long-grain brown basmati rice2 cups water1 cup dry garbanza beans2 cups water3 cups chopped onion1/4 cup olive oil2 tbsp RawSpiceBar Za'atar spices1 lemon, juice1 red pepper, diced Directions Cook rice and garbanza beans according to package directions. In a la...

Italian Baked Meatballs Ingredients8 ounces ground pork + 8 ounces ground lamb + 8 ounces ground beef (or 1.5 lbs ground turkey or individual meat)1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated1 egg1 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste1/2 cup bread crumbs, panko or crushed crackers1 tbsp RawSpiceBar's Italian Seasoning Directions Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Combine pork, lamb, beef, cheese, egg, spices, salt and 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix until all ingredients are well incorporat...

Dirty Chai Latte This dirty chai latte is a twist on a traditional masala chai and an espresso latte - basically the perfect combination of tea and espresso. Dirty chai lattes are usually made with black loose leaf tea spiced with freshly ground spices like green cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and black peppercorns. They also contain a single shot of espresso and steamed milk. Get the dirty chai latte recipe below, add a shot of espresso and enjoy! Ingredients 4 tbsp RawSpiceBar's loose leaf chai tea1...

Cardamom Cookies Ingredients 2 teaspoons RawSpiceBar's ground cardamom2 teaspoons RawSpiceBar's ground ginger2 ½ cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda6 tablespoons vegetable oil6 tablespoons butter1 cup sugar2 eggsKosher salt, to taste Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.In a large bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, cardamom and ginger. In a separate bowl, mix oil, butter, and sugar until smooth. Gradually add dry ingredients in thirds. Form dough into cookies and set on greased or lin...

Cardamom Rice Pudding This healthy, easy, vegan rice pudding recipe can be infused with a whole variety of freshly ground green cardamom. Ingredients 1 cup cooked basmati white or brown rice2 cups almond or coconut milk1/4 cup maple syrup1/2 cup raisins1 tsp ground cardamom Strawberries to top, optional Directions 1. In a large skillet, add rice and milk over medium heat and bring to a boil. Move heat to low and simmer, 15 minutes, until thickened. 2. Increase heat to medium and add maple syrup, raisins, pinch sal...

Our 6 Best Saffron Recipes What is Saffron? Crocus sativus L., otherwise known as saffron, is one of the most expensive spices in the world. As a rule of thumb, the deeper the color of saffron threads, the better the quality. Deep red with orange tips is considered to be the best. Real saffron threads are fine and evenly sized, with a thin yellow tendril on one end and what looks like a flute on the other side. The color of saffron threads is a deep red. The highest quality saffron threads have the most minimal yellow...

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,...

Sloppy Joes Sweet and spicy instant pot sloppy joes- really just a messy pile of sautéed ground beef or turkey with freshly ground chili powder spilling out of a toasted roll. Top with pickles, coleslaw or onions, perfect for a low key night. Ingredients1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef or turkey2 tbsp RawSpiceBar's taco seasoning1 onion, chopped1 red bell pepper, diced1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce1/2 cup ketchup2 tablespoons packed brown sugar1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauceKosher salt, to tasteInstant P...

Oyako Donburi Oyako means "mother and child" and donburi translates to "rice bowl" in Japanese. So oyako donburi literally translates to chicken and eggs in a bowl, served over hot rice. We love the adaptability of these Japanese grain bowls- mix and match based on whatever you have in the fridge. For grains, try subbing quinoa, farro, wheat berries or barley for rice. Or do half and half for a nice texture. Add grains with egg, pile on veggies and chicken (or another protein, like salmon),...

Greek Chicken, Parmesan Quinoa Crusted Ingredients 1 1/2 tbsp greek seasoningJuice from 1 lemon3/4 cup quinoa, cooked4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 2 tbsp cup Dijon mustard1/2 cup ParmesanSalt, to tasteOlive oil Directions Preheat oven to 300º F. Pat and dry chicken, then salt and pepper liberally. Spread quinoa on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool, then move to a bowl. Increase oven temperature to 425º F. In a large bowl, combine Dijon mustard, Parmesan, lemon juice...

Apple Spiced Baked Apples RawSpiceBar's apple pie spices paired with baked apples, for an easy, healthy, yummy dessert. Ingredients 6 Granny Smith apples, cut into chunks2 tbsp coconut oil, meltedKosher salt, to taste1 tbsp apple pie spices Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Add apples to a greased medium baking dish. Melt coconut oil and add to apples to coat, with spices and salt, to taste. Bake in oven until apples are soft, 30-35 minutes, turning once halfway through. Serve with ice cream, whipped cream...

Saffron Tea With Ginger & Honey All you need is freshly ground saffron threads, water & fresh ginger to make this super healthy, refreshing saffron tea.Ingredients10-12 strands Saffron Threads4 cups water2 inches fresh ginger root, minced3 tablespoons honey (optional)Dash ground cinnamon (optional) Directions Pour 4 cups of water into a pot, add ginger and cinnamon (optional) and bring to a boil. Uncover, turn heat down slightly, add saffron threads, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Add honey to sweeten, if desi...