1. Minty Chocolate Chip No Bake Bars These cool and refreshing no bake bars are perfect for hot summer days. With a creamy mint filling and chocolate chip topping, they are a delicious treat for any occasion. Ingredients. 2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs 1/2 cup melted butter 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup milk 1/2 tsp peppermint extract green food coloring 1 cup chocolate chips Directions. In a bowl, mix wafer crumbs and melted butter. Press into a lined pan. In another bowl, combine powdered sugar, milk, peppermint extra...
  2. Key Wat (Ethiopian Spicy Stewed Beef)
  3. Eggplant Chickpea Tagine (Vegan) Serves: 4 Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Total time: 1 hour 1 large eggplant, cut into ½-inch pieces 2-4 tablespoons olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons RawSpiceBar Ras el Hanout Blend 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes ¼ cup pitted green olives 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley for serving, optional Place the eggplant in a colander and sprink...
  4. Xinjiang Beef Stir Fry Serves: 4 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 20 minutes 2 tablespoons avocado or other neutral oil ½ white onion, diced 6 ounces snap peas, chopped 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound ground lamb or beef 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons RawSpiceBar Xinjiang Blend 2 scallions, thinly sliced White rice for serving Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the onion and cook, stirring, until starting to brown, abou...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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, ...
  9. 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....
  10. 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.
  11. Moroccan Chicken Tagine
  12. 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 ...
  13. 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 ...
  14. 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 ...
  15. 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 ...
  16. 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 ...