Best Chili Powder Substitute? Chili powder is the dried, pulverized fruit of varieties of chili peppers. Some Chili powders have an addition of other spices, called a chili powder blend. It’s used to add pungency and flavor to dishes. It’s used in many cuisines, such as Tex-Mex, Indian, Korean, and Portuguese. If you have a love for cooking, you most likely had to deal with running out of an ingredient that your recipe calls for. Most Tex-Mex dishes like tacos or Chili con Carne calls for chili powder, but what if you for...

The Best Spices for Mac and Cheese Mac and cheese is an All-American favorite served as a side or as a main course. It is delicious as is when made traditionally with cheese, butter, and milk however adding a few spices can elevate the dish. Upgrade your Mac and Cheese to the best comfort food by adding these mix of spices! Cayenne, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, and Dry Mustard This blend of spices would pack a little bit of heat and tang to your creamy mac and cheese. These spices will cut through the hearty flavor of the cheese an...

White Pepper vs. Black Pepper There is more than one type of pepper. Know the primary differences to use them effectively while cooking. A dish is never complete without its seasonings and spices. Pepper, one of the oldest spices in the world, is always a household and restaurant favorite. It was common in ancient healing practices back then due to its healing properties. Now, it’s used in almost all dishes that you can think of. Some people choose between black or white pepper purely for aesthetic purposes, depending on ...

Best Chipotle Powder Substitute? Chipotle powder is made from just one ingredient: dried, smoked jalapeno peppers. They are then crushed into powder form, in pure, simplistic flavor glory. While you're in a pinch, check out these chipotle powder substitutes. For next time, order our ground, smoked chipotle powder in all sizes - the flavor is hard to beat. Best Chipotle Powder Substitute Smoked paprika Chili powder Ancho chili powder Smoked paprika will provide a similar earthy smoke as chipotle powder. Both are made from...

Tellicherry Pepper vs. Black Pepper Second only to salt, black pepper is the world’s most widely used spice. It’s a major flavor component in the entire culinary world. Despite black peppercorns being a staple in the cupboard, there are actually many varieties of black peppercorns - two of the most popular variants are Tellicherry and Malabar peppercorns. Get new spice blends every month New global spice blend & chef created recipe each month to make a fantastic dish for your family right at home. Available in 3, 6, 9 ...

The Best Spices for Pork Whether fried, grilled, or baked, pork is one of the most versatile meats you can easily cook, any day of the week. This is why a trusty pork seasoning should be a staple in your pantry. Pork seasoning should ideally have a good balance of heat, zest, and saltiness to complement the meat's flavor. Cumin, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, and Thyme This is perfect for a pan-fried pork chop recipe. The spice and almost zesty flavor of cumin will cut through the hearty flavor of the pork while...

Paprika vs. Chili Powder: Understanding the Spice Spectrum When it comes to the world of spices, a common question arises: Is chili powder and paprika the same? The answer is both simple and complex. Both paprika and chili powder play integral roles in culinary traditions worldwide, yet they are distinct in their composition, flavor, and use. What Is Paprika? Paprika, a Hungarian term for pepper, is a ground spice made from dried red peppers. Depending on the preparation method, it varies in flavor from sweet to spicy and even smoked. Hungarian and S...

A Lesson in Louisiana 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. With a mix of African American, Native American, French, and Spanish heritage that can be traced back 300 years in Louisiana, the roots of Creole cult...

Any Barbecue Sauce You Can Do I Can Do Better... First in flight, first in freedom, and first to tell you that their neck of the woods has the best barbecue, North Carolina is famous for its heated barbecue sauce rivalry. But who will you be going ham for? Pig-Time Competition If you want your barbecue sauce to be tangy and sharp with a little kick of spice, you will be cheering for Eastern Carolina. Dressing the entire hog in a thin sauce comprised of vinegar, peppers, and/or spices, Eastern Carolina barbecue sauce offers melt-in-your-mou...

A Pepper a Day Keeps Dull Flavors Away Is your spice rack taking over your kitchen? If you were part of the Spice Girls, would your name be Foodie Spice? Then you are in the right place. If you have been looking to spice things up in the kitchen, you will love February’s Xinjiang Blend. A feisty mix of cumin, red Szechuan peppercorns, dried Szechuan chile flakes, black peppercorns and more, this blend can easily become the foundation of some new favorite meals. A Passport for Your Palate While you can go to Paris for fluffy croiss...

The Battle of the Barbecue What do basketball and barbecue have in common? Everyone believes that their side is the best. In the case of basketball, it’s often UNC versus Duke. In the case of barbecue, it’s east versus west. No matter who you side with, however, one thing is clear: the Battle of the Barbecue is a competition so heated that it can put the hottest grill to shame. Nice to Meat You You’ve heard of the phrase “every part of the buffalo,” but have you heard “every part of the pig except the squeal?” Whole-h...

I Wanna Moroccan Roll All Night (And Eat Tagine Every Day) Morocco is known for the famed Sahara Desert, exquisite architecture, and flavorful dishes, including couscous, chicken bastilla, and tagine. With contrasting flavors deep in color and rich in taste, Moroccan food is nothing short of a global icon. That is why we are fired up to introduce this month’s blend–RawSpiceBar’s Ras El Hanout Blend. Offering an earthy mix of cinnamon, cumin, coriander, allspice, black pepper, turmeric, and ginger, this month’s spice blend will have you requesting Mor...

The Origin of Xinjiang Blend What do you and spices have in common? (Other than making everything better, of course.) You both have a history! While spices may not have a paper mâché family tree like us, they do have rich origins that lend to their significance. If you are curious about the origins of this month’s blend, we invite you to Xinjiang, a territory in northwest China and the name of RawSpiceBar’s February blend. A Peppercorn for Your Thoughts So, where does this month’s blend come from? While many groups claim...

To Sweet or to Savory? That Is the Question. How Will You Lebküchen? Lebküchen often brings images of baked goods decked out in sugar, chocolate, or decorated with almonds to mind. Lebküchen is, after all, the quintessential Christmas treat in Germany. However, the beauty of cooking is that there is always potential to unlock something new. Savory, Spice, & Everything Nice | When it comes to our tasting palate, sweet foods indulge us with the taste of sugar or honey, whereas savory foods are full-flavored and spicy. Does this mean that the two must remain ...

Step-by-Step 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 co...

Step-by-Step Moroccan Chicken Tagine