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 ...

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...

Xinjiang Tofu With Cashews Serves: 4 Prep time: 20 minutes, including draining Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 40 minutes 1 7.5-ounce block extra-firm tofu, drained 2 tablespoons avocado or other neutral oil ½ white onion, diced 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 2 tablespoons RawSpiceBar Xinjiang Blend 2 heads broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets ½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth or water 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce ⅔ cup roasted, unsalted cashews ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped White rice for serving Wrap t...

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...

Honey Garlic Chicken Wings Serves: 4 (appetizer servings) Prep time: 5 minutes (not including marinating) Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 12 hours, 35 minutes 2 pounds bone-in chicken wings 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 teaspoons honey 2 teaspoons RawSpiceBar Grateful Garlic Blend 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper Chopped green onions, for garnish In a mixing bowl stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, pepper, and Grateful Garlic Blend. Place the wings in a zip-top bag...

Smokin' Moroccan Chicken Wings Serves: 4 (appetizer servings) Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 35 minutes 2 pounds bone-in chicken wings 1/2 cup Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce 1/2 cup honey 2 teaspoons RawSpiceBar Ras el Hanout Blend 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons lime zest Green onions, for garnish In a saucepan over medium heat, mix honey, Ras el Hanout Blend, Tabasco Chipotle Sauce, lime juice, and lime zest. Bring to a low boil for five minutes and let cool. In a large zip-top bag,...

Who Dey Buffalo Chicken Wings Serves: 4 (appetizer servings) Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 35 minutes 1/3 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Hot Sauce 1 teaspoon RawSpiceBar Grateful Garlic Blend 2 pounds bone-in chicken wings 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Mix butter, RedHot sauce, and Grateful Garlic Blend in medium bowl; set aside. Arrange wings on foil-lined sheet tray. Bake on the lowest oven rack for 30 minutes or until c...

Xinjiang Chicken Wings Serves: 4 (appetizer servings) Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 35 minutes 2 pounds bone-in chicken wings 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons RawSpice Bar Xinjiang Blend Coarse salt, or soy sauce salt Fresh ground pepper Green onions, for garnish Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, toss chicken wings with oil and Xinjiang Blend, then season with salt and pepper. Place on a foil-lined, rimmed sheet tray and roast until golden brown and crispy, ab...

Arrabiata Chicken Wings Serves: 4 (appetizer servings) Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 35 minutes 2 pounds bone-in chicken wings 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon RawSpice Bar Arrabiata Blend Coarse salt Fresh ground pepper Hunk of Parmigiano Reggiano, to taste Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, toss chicken wings with oil, then toss with Arrabiata Blend and season with salt and pepper. Place on a foil-lined, rimmed sheet tray and roast until golden brown and crispy, abo...

Allspice Guide: Substitutes, Ratios, and How to Cook with Whole Allspice Berries Allspice 101: Flavor, Origins, and Why It’s Not a Blend Meet allspice (Pimenta dioica) Allspice berries are the dried, unripe fruit of the tropical Pimenta dioica tree, native to Jamaica and widely grown across the Caribbean and Central America. When dried, these pea-sized berries look like peppercorns, but their aroma is pure warmth: think cinnamon’s cozy sweetness, clove’s piney bite, and nutmeg’s mellow roundness in one spice. That’s why cooks often mistake it for a mixture. Whether you us...

Best Chili Seasoning Recipe: The Exact Spice Ratios for Award‑Winning Chili Meet Your Best Chili Seasoning Recipe: Exact Ratios That Win Cook-Offs If you’ve ever wondered why some bowls of chili taste layered, bold, and balanced while others fall flat, the answer is precision. Our best chili seasoning recipe dials in exact ratios so every pot tastes like a prize-winner - no guesswork, no blandness. You’ll get a chili spice mix you can trust for consistency, whether you’re cooking weeknight chili or entering a cook‑off. At Raw Spice Bar, our small‑batch, additive‑free...

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...