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....

Healthy Saag Paneer Deep golden paneer, with bright green sauteed spinach and garam masala spices. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds fresh baby spinach, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1 inch fresh ginger, minced1 tablespoon RawSpiceBar's garam masala2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter8 oz paneer cheese, cubed2 onions, diced Kosher salt, to taste1 cup milkLemon and yogurt, to top (optional)Directions In a Dutch Oven over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon butter of ghee. Once hot, add paneer, flipping regularly so a...

Chicken Madras Curry A great mid-week treat – this curry can be made as mild or spicy as you like and is an easy, healthy dish. Serve with rice or naan breads. Ingredients2 tbsp RawSpiceBar's Madras Curry Powder2 onions, diced2 garlic cloves, minced1 inch ginger, minced3 green chiles, mincedVegetable oil1 lb skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks1 (16 oz) whole tomatoesFresh coriander, to topKosher salt, to taste Directions 1. Add onion, garlic, ginger and chillies in a small blender and whizz to a paste wi...

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!

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...

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...

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),...

Chana Masala One pot easy veggie instant pot chana masala with freshly ground garam masala. Ingredients 1 tbsp garam masala Vegetable oil 1 yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 inch fresh ginger, minced 1 red pepper, minced 1 15 oz can whole tomatoes, chopped, strained 2 cups chickpeas 1 sweet potato, chopped 2 cups cauliflower florets, chopped Sea salt, to taste 1 lemon, juiced 3 cups water or vegetable brothNaan, brown rice, yogurt, cilantro, optional, for serving Directions Heat oil in a larg...

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...

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!

Spice Up Your Chicken the Healthy Way Why Healthy Seasonings Transform Your Chicken Game Let's be honest – plain chicken can be boring. But the right healthy seasonings for chicken can transform it into a delicious, nutritious meal without relying on excess salt or artificial additives. Spices like paprika, turmeric, and garlic powder aren't just flavor improvers; they're packed with health benefits. Using spice blends can reduce your need for added salt by up to 50% while delivering antioxidants, vitamins, and anti-...

Best Salt-Free Lemon Pepper Seasonings to Brighten Your Meals Why Salt-Free Lemon Pepper is the Game-Changer Your Kitchen Needs Salt free lemon pepper delivers all the bright, zesty flavor you crave without the sodium overload found in most commercial blends. Many traditional lemon pepper seasonings list salt as their first ingredient, masking the true taste of citrus and spice while adding unnecessary sodium to your meals. Top Salt-Free Lemon Pepper Benefits: Zero sodium - perfect for heart-healthy cooking Pure flavor - taste the actual lemon and p...

Cinnamon Secrets: How This Spice Can Boost Your Health Why Cinnamon Advantages Make This Ancient Spice a Modern Superfood Cinnamon advantages span far beyond adding warmth to your morning coffee or favorite dessert. This aromatic spice, derived from the inner bark of tropical evergreen trees, has been prized for its medicinal properties for thousands of years - and modern science is proving our ancestors were onto something remarkable. Top Cinnamon Health Benefits: Blood Sugar Control - May lower fasting glucose and improve insulin sensitivity...