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, ...

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...

Easy Eggplant Parmesan Ingredients 2 eggplants3 egg whites1 cup fine dry breadcrumbs1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp RawSpiceBar's Italian Seasoning Kosher salt, to taste 1 bunch fresh basil 2 1/2 cups tomato sauce 3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut eggplants and salt generously to sweat, 20 minutes. Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning and salt. Dip eggplant slices into egg white mix, then coat with breadcrumb mix. Add eggplant slices to lined baking sh...

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...

Fiesta Chicken Quinoa Bowls Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil4 chicken breasts, cubedKosher salt, to taste2 tbsp RawSpiceBar's taco seasoning1/2 cup frozen corn1 red onions, diced3 assorted bell peppers, diced2 cups cooked quinoa3/4 cup fresh salsa1 bunch cilantro, diced Directions In a large skillet, heat olive oil over med-high heat. Pat chicken dry, add salt and taco seasoning. Add chicken to skillet and saute, 5-10 minutes until cooked through. Add garlic, onion, corn and bell peppers, saute 3-4 min. Add quinoa and ...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Chili Con Carne This chili con carne recipe has strong Texas influences - heavy on the meat and bacon and omits the beans. This is a hearty meal, great for a cold winter day. Ingredients4 tablespoons RawSpiceBar's chili powder1 tablespoon Mexican oregano6 ounces bacon2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cubed2 white onions, choppedKosher salt, to taste4 garlic cloves, minced2 cups beef broth1 16-ounce can puréed tomatoesDirections In a Dutch oven over medium heat, add bacon and fry until crisp, 5 to 8 minutes....

Baked Memphis BBQ Tofu Photo courtesy of eastvanvegan This sweet and sticky Memphis inspired baked BBQ tofu is perfect next to green veggies, potato salad or summer grilled corn. Ingredients1 lb extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed1/2 cup barbecue sauce, separated 1 tablespoon RawSpiceBar's Memphis rib rub1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Kosher salt, to taste Directions Preheat oven to 375. Lightly grease a shallow baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, salt, Memphis rib rub, balsamic vinegar a...

Pumpkin Spice Vegan Cake Recipe and photo courtesy of Imagelicious This Pumpkin Spice Cake is soft and pillowy, delicate and wonderfully spiced, and best of all, vegan. Ingredients1 1/2 cup flour1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons RawSpiceBar's pumpkin pie spice1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce1/4 cup oil1 cup waterDirections Preheat the oven to 350F. In a large bowl combine all the dry ingredients and mix well making sure that there are no lumps. Add all the wet ingredie...

Aloha Pork Serves: 4 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes 1 cup short-grain white rice 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons) 1 tablespoon RawSpiceBar Hawaiian Blend 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon neutral oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 1 pound ground pork (you can easily substitute ground chicken) ½ medium pineapple, cut into ¼-inch chunks (save the rind for serving) 2 scalli...