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.

Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Meatballs Arrabiata If you’re lucky enough to have an Italian grandma, you know the delicious aroma of Arrabbiata sauce filling her kitchen. She was a human measuring spoon, and if she ever let you write down her recipe, it would say “a pinch” of this and “a bit more” of that. Thankfully, this month’s blend—RawSpiceBar’s Arrabbiata Blend– is already mixed to perfection, with enough fire to make your feisty Nonna proud. Along with a bouquet of basil, marjoram, garlic, oregano, thyme and rosemary, the signature ...

Za'atar Shrimp Za’atar has an intricate, slightly convoluted history thanks in part to the secrecy Middle Eastern families kept regarding their recipes. Its exact composition varies amongst eras, regions, languages and classifications. For starters, the word can actually refer to a singular herb—a wild oregano species—and a spice blend. The mixture is typically comprised of the herb and some combination of toasted sesame seeds, sumac, salt, oregano, basil thyme, thyme and savory. Biblical Bites Za’atar has ...

Arrabiata Minestrone (Vegan) If you’re lucky enough to have an Italian grandma, you know the delicious aroma of Arrabbiata sauce filling her kitchen. She was a human measuring spoon, and if she ever let you write down her recipe, it would say “a pinch” of this and “a bit more” of that. Thankfully, this month’s blend—RawSpiceBar’s Arrabbiata Blend– is already mixed to perfection, with enough fire to make your feisty Nonna proud. Along with a bouquet of basil, marjoram, garlic, oregano, thyme and rosemary, the signature w...

Tandoori Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash (Vegan) Serves: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes 2 medium acorn squash 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste ¼ teaspoon pepper, plus more to taste 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons RawSpiceBar Tandoori Blend 1½ cups short-grain white rice 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water ½ cup pumpkin seeds ¼ cup minced cilantro 1 lime, juiced Fresh cilantro Plain Greek yogurt for serving, optional Preheat...

Tandoori Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash Serves: 6 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 1 hour 2 tablespoons coconut oil/ghee 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 large onion, diced 2 carrots, diced 2 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons RawSpiceBar Tandoori Blend 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 small butternut squash, cubed (about 3 cups) Salt and pepper to taste 1 lime, juiced Fresh cilantro Preheat the oven to 300°F. In an oven-safe dutch oven, heat the oil/ghee over medium heat. Se...

Chimichurri Shakshuka (Vegetarian) Chimichurri. It rolls off the tongue so nicely. It tastes pretty darn good on it, too. The South American sauce is the perfect slap of sabor for grilled meat, seafood and salads. Let’s take a dip into the makeup, roots and etymology (or eat-ymology?) of the crave-worthy condiment that serves as the inspiration for RawSpiceBar's Chimichurri Blend. Chimi Thing - Chimichurri typically consists of finely chopped parsley, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano and red or white wine vinegar. Some...

Chimichurri Swordfish Chimichurri. It rolls off the tongue so nicely. It tastes pretty darn good on it, too. The South American sauce is the perfect slap of sabor for grilled meat, seafood and salads. Let’s take a dip into the makeup, roots and etymology (or eat-ymology?) of the crave-worthy condiment that serves as the inspiration for RawSpiceBar's Chimichurri Blend. Chimi Thing - Chimichurri typically consists of finely chopped parsley, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano and red or white wine vinegar. Some...

Za’atar Couscous Bowls (Vegan) Serves: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes Za’atar couscous 8 ounces couscous 2 tbsp RawSpiceBar Za’atar Blend 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt Za’atar chickpeas 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cucumber, diced 1 avocado, diced 2 tbsp RawSpiceBar Za’atar Blend 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp honey or maple syrup one-half tsp salt 1 lemon, sliced into wedges for serving Tahini sauce one-half cup tahini 1 lemon, juiced 2 garlic ...

Baked Eggplant (Vegan) Recipe and photo courtesy of persianmama.com Preheat oven to 450 F. Center rack setting. Line one shallow baking dish with aluminum foil extending on all sides to catch the possible oil splatter. Peel the eggplants and cut them in half lengthwise. In a large bowl add the eggplants and about 1/3 cup vegetable oil. Toss to coat. Drizzle 1 tablespoon vegetable oil on the prepared baking sheet. Arrange the eggplants in a single layer on the foil. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the eggplants...

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 ...