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...

Hawaij Coffee Hawaij is a Yemen specialty, coffee beans with freshly ground spices from a Yemeni spice blend called hawaij. Perfect for coffee, coffee cake or breads. Enjoy! Ingredients Coffee beans for 2 cups of coffee, scale as needed 1 tsp RawSpiceBar's hawaij Directions 1. Add 1/2 to 1 tsp of RawSpiceBar's spices to ground coffee beans for each 1 cup of coffee, depending on how spicy you like it. Brew as normal. 2. Add steamed milk or anything else you'd like and enjoy!

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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...

Memphis Style Ribs The gorgeous state of Tennessee is known for several attractions: the Great Smoky Mountains, the Nashville music scene, and most importantly, Memphis barbecue. But, what is Memphis barbecue exactly? How is it different from just plain old barbecue? We’re so glad you asked. Memphis is one of the few Southern cities that can truly claim its own unique and widely recognized barbecue style. They have been famous for their ribs since the early 1920s, when John Mills, a barbecue legend, wooed vis...

Tachin (Persian Saffron Rice) Tachin, the crown jewel of Persian cuisine, is a sumptuous dish that celebrates the rich flavors of saffron-infused rice. This delectable delicacy combines the elegance of aromatic Basmati rice with the earthy allure of saffron, resulting in a golden, crispy exterior that conceals a treasure trove of tender, seasoned chicken or lamb nestled within its grains. Tachin is a testament to the artistry of Persian cooking, a dish that harmoniously marries fragrant spices and the world's most pre...

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...

Saffron Sponge Cake This delicate saffron cake combines saffron threads, pomegranates and the light, cloudlike sponge cake for a deliciously light, beautiful dessert. Ingredients 1 pinch saffron threads 1/2 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp hot water 2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 4 tbsp butter 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 c. sugar 3 eggs 3/4 c. low-fat milk 1/2 c. olive oil 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp sesame seeds Fresh whipped cream, for garnish Fresh pomegranates, for garnish Directions Preheat oven to 350º...