The Blond Cook's Carolina Slaw The RawSpiceBar Flavors of Summer continue with Carolina Slaw, with a recipe courtesy of Amy Brinkley at theblondcook.com. To make this southern summer classic we’ll core and slice green cabbage and julienne carrots before tossing them with a liberal amount of creamy, tangy dressing made of white vinegar, mayo, sugar, sea salt, fresh cracked black pepper, celery seed, and lemon juice. This lively crowd pleaser works well as a side for any summer dish, but will send our Sweet Carolina Pulled P...

Herbs de Provence Peach and Mozzarella Salad Serves: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Salad 1 pound ripe tomatoes (a mixture of sizes and colors is best) 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided ½ loaf French bread, cut into ½-inch cubes (about 2 cups) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon RawSpiceBar Herbs de Provence 2 large peaches, sliced thinly 1 medium English cucumber, cut bite-sized pieces 1 cup bite-size mozzarella balls, halved ¼ cup basil leaves, chopped Dressing ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspo...

Sazón Rice Bowls Serves 4 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes 2 cups uncooked short-grain white rice 5 tsp RawSpiceBar Sazón Blend, divided 2 limes, divided 2 15-ounce cans red beans, drained and rinsed 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes 2 sweet ripe plantains, sliced into 1-inch pieces on the diagonal 2 tablespoons coconut or neutral oil 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 medium avocado, diced ½ small red onion, diced ½ green bell pepper, diced ½ cup cilantro, chopped ¼ cup crumbled queso fresco Preh...

Provençal Chicken with Summer Vegetables Serves: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes 4 medium shallots or spring onions 2 summer squash, cut into 1½-inch pieces 2 zucchinis, cut into 1½-inch pieces 8 garlic cloves, peeled 1 lemon, sliced into 6 wedges 4 fresh thyme sprigs ¼ cup pitted mixed olives ¼ cup low-sodium chicken stock 1½ tablespoons RawSpiceBar Herbs de Provence, divided 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs 1 tablespoon olive oil Preheat the...

Beef/Turkey Chili Serves: 4 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes to 2 hours 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1½ Tbsp. RawSpiceBar Chili Starter Blend ½-2 tsp. cayenne pepper, to taste (optional) 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 lb. ground beef or turkey 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 2 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth 1 15-ounce can kidney or black beans, drained and rinsed (optional) Toppings avocado, sour cream, grated cheddar, scallions, lettuce Hea...

Vegetarian Chili Serves: 4 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1½ Tbsp. RawSpiceBar Chili Starter Blend ½-2 tsp. cayenne pepper, to taste (optional) 1 tsp kosher salt 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 2 15-ounce cans kidney or black beans, drained and rinsed (optional) 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth Toppings avocado, sour cream, grated cheddar, scallions, lettuce Heat the olive oil in a ...

Adobo Enchiladas Serves: 4 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Enchilada Sauce 1 14.5-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth or water 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons RawSpiceBar Adobo Blend 1 teaspoon kosher salt Enchiladas 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 pound ground beef, chicken or turkey 1 tablespoon RawSpiceBar Adobo Blend 8 medium flour tortillas 1 cup crumbled co...

Sweet Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwiches Serves: 8-10 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 4 hours 3-4 pounds pork butt roast, fat trimmed 2 tablespoons RawSpiceBar Sweet Carolina Dry Rub, divided 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 medium yellow onion, sliced thinly ½ cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Hamburger buns Toppings: slaw, pickle slices, lettuce In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon Sweet Carolina Dry Rub, brown sugar, and salt. Rub the mixture all over the pork to coat on ...

Back for Seconds Egg Frittata We created this recipe to help you celebrate the most important person in your life. It's light, fresh, and perfect for Mother's Day Brunch. Serves: 10-12 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 35 minutes 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 links pre-cooked turkey sausage, cut into ½-inch pieces 1 small red bell pepper, diced 1 small jalapeño, deseeded and minced (omit for less spice) 1 small sweet onion, diced 8 ounces crimini or button mushrooms, sliced 2 tablespoon...

Sweet Carolina Grilled Cauliflower Steaks Serves: 4 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 20 minutes 1 large cauliflower head, trimmed 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon RawSpiceBar Sweet Carolina Dry Rub 1 teaspoon salt, to taste 1 lemon Slice the cauliflower into 1-inch thick steaks through the core, keeping the stem intact. Reserve the smaller pieces that fall off. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high. Brush the cauliflower on both sides with oil and sprinkle with Sweet Carolina Dry Ru...

Greek Vegetarian Lasagna Serves: 6-8 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1:05 3 medium globe eggplants, sliced into ¼-inch thick planks 1 tablespoon olive oil 12 ounces tempeh 1 small yellow onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon RawSpiceBar Greek Blend, divided 1 28-ounce can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes ¼ cup dry red wine 1 teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 1 16-ounce container whole milk ricotta cheese 1 egg 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided Chopped fresh parsley for ga...

Creole Vegetarian Dirty Rice and Beans Home to delicious food, exciting celebrations, and jazz music that will make even the self-proclaimed non-dancers do a little shimmy, Louisiana is a hub for vibrant culture. And while said culture has grown exponentially since Louisiana’s founding, we can credit much of what we see today to one of the “first families” of the state: the Creoles. Serves: 4-6 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 30 minutes 1½ cups long-grain white rice 3 cups water or vegetable broth 1 teaspoo...

Adobo Bean Tostadas Serves: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: N/A Total time: 15 minutes 2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1 lime, juiced, plus more for serving 2 tablespoons RawSpiceBar Adobo Blend 8 tostada shells 2 avocados Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup cilantro, roughly chopped In a medium bowl, combine the black beans, lime juice, and RawSpiceBar Adobo Blend. Mash gently with a spoon, leaving some beans whole. Divide the bean mixture between the tostada shells, gently pr...

Texas Style Grilled Ribeye Steaks Serves: 4 Prep time: 30 minutes to 1 hour Cook time: 30 minutes 4 Ribeye Steaks 4-6 Teaspoons RawSpiceBar Longhorn Dry Rub Remove the steaks from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes and up to one hour before placing them on the grill. After removing from the refrigerator, season both sides with the RawSpiceBar Longhorn Dry Rub, using a ratio of 1-11/2 teaspoons of dry rub per pound of meat. Set up your grill for searing on one side and indirect slower cooking on the other. We prefer co...

Ultimate Creole Mustard In honor of America's pastime, we created the ultimate mustard. Start with a high-quality stone-ground mustard and end up with a tangy, delicious condiment you'll want to keep in the fridge year-round. Serves: Many, depending on their appetite for tangy deliciousness Prep time: 5 minutes 1/2 cup stone-ground mustard (plain, not flavored) 2 teaspoons honey 2 teaspoons RawSpiceBar Creole Blend 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon molasses 2 teaspoons hot sauce (or more, to ta...

One-Pot Shrimp Creole Native to Louisiana or not, you have most likely experienced the mouth-watering culinary culture inspired by the “first families” of Louisiana, the Creoles. Unlike their Cajun counterparts, who were limited to what the countryside of Louisiana had to offer in terms of ingredients for recipes, Creoles were largely in the bustling city of New Orleans and, therefore, had easy access to spices, herbs, and other tantalizing ingredients that make up iconic dishes that we know and love today. That i...