Lebküchen Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Serves: 6 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes 6 large portobello caps 1 small onion, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 1 tbsp RawSpiceBar Lebküchen Blend 1 cup panko bread crumbs ½ cup cream cheese, softened ¼ cup dried cranberries or cherries Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste Preheat the oven to 375°F. Remove the stems from the mushrooms and use a spoon to scrape out the gills. Reserve ...

Lebküchen Waffles Serves: 6 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons RawSpiceBar Lebküchen Blend ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ cup sugar 1 large egg ¼ cup butter, melted and cooled 1 ½ cups buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, Lebküchen Blend, baking soda, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the egg, butter, buttermilk and vanilla. Stir to comb...

Back for Seconds Poultry Dressing Serves: 4-6 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 1:30 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ pound day-old white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 large yellow onion, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 2 tablespoons RawSpiceBar Back for Seconds Poultry Blend 1 teaspoon salt, to taste 1 teaspoon pepper, to taste 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 2 large eggs Preheat the oven to 250°F. Arrange the cubed bread on a baking sheet. Toast the bread, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes, until nice and dry. You ca...

Grateful Garlic Mashed Potatoes Serves: 4 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes 2 pounds russet and/or Yukon gold potatoes (about 4 medium) 1 tablespoon RawSpiceBar Grateful Garlic Blend 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature ½ cup milk or buttermilk, warmed ¼ cup sour cream Salt and Pepper, to taste Peel and cut potatoes into quarters. Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by an inch. Add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a high simmer, reduce the heat down to medium-low and to s...

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....

Oaxacan Hot Chocolate Serves: 4 Prep time: n/a Cook time: 5 minutes 2 cups milk of choice ¼ cup Oaxacan Hot Chocolate Blend, to taste In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the milk and Oaxacan Hot Chocolate Blend until smooth. Heat until bubbles form on the edge of the pot. Pour into mugs and serve with marshmallows, whipped cream, and/or a cinnamon stick.

Shawarma Chicken Pita You’re no stranger to rotisserie. It’s a common sight at the grocery, but it’s always a welcome sight…and smell. You’re drawn to its mouthwatering scent and its methodical, mesmerizing turns along a horizontal skewer. Even though it’s almost always chicken, it’s nearly impossible to resist the temptation of the fragrant fowl. Now, imagine you’re wandering the bustling streets of Beirut. First you smell it, notes of turmeric, cardamom and cumin mingling with luscious lamb. Mmmm. Then you see ...

Aloo Gobi (Potatoes & Cauliflower) Spicy and tangy - this vegetable dish is one of our favorites from the cookbook, Just a Dash. It can serve as either a side or a main for a plant-forward meal. Pair with your favorite Indian bread or even throw between two slices of your favorite white or wheat loaf to make a (spicy) veggie panini! Sign up for recipes from their cookbook here! Vegan; Serves 4-5 people Prep 60 minutes Ingredients: 1 1/2 tsp dried cumin seeds2 tsp garam masala powder1 tsp salt1 half-inch cube of fresh ginger,...

Flaky Chicken Hand Pies Everything there is to love about chicken pot pies, made into portable hand pies. This healthy, easy recipe hits all the flaky, creamy notes of the classic but with an extra dose of veggies. These hand pies pass the test for convenient comfort food at home. Ingredients3 tablespoons oil1 onion, chopped3 carrots, chopped3 stalks celery, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1 tbsp poultry seasoning2 tablespoon flour1 cup white wine2 cups chicken stock1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 cup frozen peas1 1/2 cups ...

Cajun Shrimp & Cheesy Polenta This Ottolenghi inspired recipe is a take on the famous shrimp and polenta. Buying the prawns with shell on can be used to make your own shellfish stock for the cheesy polenta. This is a quick and easy dish with our freshly blended Cajun seasoning. Enjoy! Serves 4 Ingredients 1 pound extra large shrimp, shelled and deveined5 thick bacon slices, choppedOne bunch chopped parsley2 cloves garlic, minced2 green onions thinly sliced1/2 cup red bell pepper diced3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning1/2 cup...

Lemon Saffron Risotto With Spring Vegetables This lemon saffron risotto is super light and topped with green spring veggies of asparagus and fennel. One of the simplest risottos you can make but feels extra special and is ready in under 30 minutes. Ingredients 3 tbsp butter1 onion, finely chopped2 pinches saffron10 oz arborio rice3/4 cup white wine4 cups vegetable stock2 fennel bulbs, sliced into thin wedges1/2 lb asparaguszest 1 lemon, plus juice for serving4 eggs4 tbsp Parmesan, plus more for servingOlive oil, to drizzle Directions ...

Apple Latkes These apple latkes are a twist on the traditional potato latkes often served for Hanukkah, meant to symbolize the miracle of Hanukkah, when the oil of the menorah in the ransacked Second Temple of Jerusalem was able to stay aflame for eight days even though there was only enough oil for one day. The symbolism comes in the form of the oil in which latkes are fried. These apple latkes are a lighter favorite, made almost entirely of apples and held together with eggs, apple spices and a pinch of...

Chicken Shawarma Shawarma is our favorite staple street food of the Middle East. We're pairing shawarma spices with chicken thighs, for an easy cook version with tons of flavor. Ingredients2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed3 tbsp extra virgin olive oilJuice of 1 lemon2 cups romaine, chopped1 tomato, cubed1 cucumber, sliced1/2 red onion, sliced thin4-8 fresh pitasShawarma Sauce3/4 cups greek yogurt4 cloves garlic crushed2 tbsp tahiniJuice of one lemonSalt and freshly ground pepper to taste Dire...

Apple Spice Ancient Grains Breakfast Nutrition packed wheat berries are an ancient grain that's perfect for winter. These ancient grains are simmered in spices, apples and raisins for a unique breakfast dish, with a dollop of yogurt to top. Enjoy! Ingredients 2 1/2 cups milk4 tart apples, unpeeled, cored and diced2/3 cup raisins2 1/2 teaspoon apple spicePinch of salt1/4 cup honey1 1/2 cups wheat berries, cooked1/2 whole lemon, juice1 cup plain yogurtDirections Combine milk, apples, raisins, spices, cooked wheat berri...

Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings These crispy, baked lemon pepper wings are basted with lemon pepper seasoning and melted butter and use a fraction of the oil of the fried version. They’re an easy weeknight dinner for a late summer night!Ingredients2 lbs chicken wings2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons melted butter1 tablespoons lemon-pepper seasoningInstructions Preheat the oven to 400F. Toss chicken wings with oil. Place wings on a wire rack set on a foiled baking sheet. Bake 45 minutes. Remove wings from the oven. Com...