Chai Banana Muffins Easy chai banana muffins, with no refined sugar. Recipe yields 12 muffins. 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 RawSpiceBar's chai spicesDirections1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease muffin tins, as needed.2. In a small bowl, c...

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...

Golden Milk Latte Ingredients 1 tbsp RawSpiceBar's golden milk turmeric2 cups almond milk1 inch fresh ground ginger, minced1 tbsp coconut oil2 tsp fresh black peppercornsHoney, to sweeten, optional Directions 1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine almond milk, golden milk turmeric, ginger, coconut oil, salt, pepper & honey and heat, 4-6 minutes.2. Remove from heat. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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How to Make Curry Sauce & Pastes - Easy, Homemade Indian Curry Recipes What is Curry, Anyways? Curry, that intensely satisfying, warming dish, is primarily a sauce mixed into rice or used to coat tender meat. It is also what happened when the Brits invented the term and introduced it to the rest of the world. It was first used to refer to a meat or vegetable dish cooked in a spiced gravy and served with rice. As a result of trade this dish was introduced to the rest of the world and each country that adopted it made it their own. To be fair, the word "curr...

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,...

Cardamom Ice Cream Servings: 10 INGREDIENTS 11/2 cups whole milk11/2 tbsp cornstarch1 cup strawberries1 3/4 cups heavy cream2/3 cup sugar 1 tbsp RawSpiceBar’s Cardamom SummerSalt, to taste DIRECTIONS Fill a large bowl with ice water. In a small bowl, make a slurry by mixing 3 tbsp of the milk with the cornstarch. Set aside. Combine the remaining milk with the heavy cream, sugar, and spices in a large saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Remov...