Top Ten Recipes That Use Herbs de Provence Have you Herb of These Recipes? While we love all the spice blends in our pantry, Herbs de Provence is the crème brulée of the crop when comes to its versatility, aroma, and taste. A delectable cornucopia of herbs inspired by herbs grown on south side of France, our RawSpiceBar Herbs de Provence can season just about any meal for any foodie. We’ve broken down our top ten favorite Herbs de Provence recipes. Herbilicious Definition: Makes Taste Buds Go Loco A cuisine chameleon, Herbs de Proven...

Origin Stories: Who Invented Chili? Whether you like your chili spicy, savory, or sweet (yes, that’s a thing), this comfort dish is an American staple. But how exactly did chili come about? We are glad you asked. A Meaty History What do the ingredients of chili and its equally hearty history have in common? No one can seem to agree on what is the “correct” version of it. Some stories claim that the Aztecs created the dish. Others claim that a 17th century nun astral projected to West Texas and ate a meal of chili peppers, tomat...

The Difference Between Red, Green, & Yellow Curry No Two (Or Three) Curries Are Alike Delicious and packed with flavor, curries often have us scurrying to the table for seconds. But have you ever noticed how the taste, heat factor, and colors of curry can vary drastically? That’s because there are many ways to curry. And we mean many. Keep Calm & Curry On Since curry translates to “sauce,” mixing a variety of spices and creating a whole new way to experience curry is a frequent occurrence. From phal curry based in the UK to madras curry ...

Is Chili a Soup? Humans are naturally curious. We wouldn’t look at the ocean and think, “Water can be a road” if we weren’t. It’s also why many people wonder if chili is a soup. We are happy to settle the debate. Cayenne Someone Tell Us What Chili Is? *Pushes up glasses* Webster’s dictionary defines soup as “a liquid food … with a meat, fish, or vegetable stock as a base … containing pieces of food.” Great! Chili is a soup. But wait. A stew is “fish or meat … with vegetables.” *Lowers glasses and rubs eyes* ...

Ways Sazón Is Used In Latin American Cooking Get Your Sazón On A good spice blend can enhance some your favorite meals, but a great spice blend can enhance a variety of meals. That is why our savory, fragrant RawSpiceBar Sazón Blend is a must-have addition to your pantry. A Sazón for Everyone Does Latin American cooking vary between its 33 countries? Yes. Are the distinct flavors created from cross-cultural fusions through time further enhanced by our Sazón Blend? Also yes, and we have compiled a few popular dishes to get you started:...

The Many Ways to Enjoy Lebküchen The beauty of spice blends is that they can be imagined and reimagined in a variety of ways. Salt can be used on poultry just as easily as it can be used in a salty-sweet cookie. Cinnamon can be used as a topping on your lattes or in a Bavarian pot roast. Lebküchen – a traditional German spiced dessert – can also be used in nearly endless ways, especially when you use our RawSpiceBar Lebküchen Blend. How Do You Lebküchen? While German Lebküchen is often in the form of a soft cookie or cake, o...

Should You Cook Chili with Beans? There have been many debates over the course of history, but none so contentious as to whether or not you should you put beans in a chili. To Bean or Not to Bean, That is the Question True, whether or not you think beans go in chili depends on where you live. However, whether you like your chili with or without beans, we have a list of tantalizing chilis only made better with our fragrant, flavorful RawSpiceBar Chili Starter Blend to get you started: Best Bean-Based Chili Recipes The best b...

The Top Five Ethiopian Recipes Get out the injera and invite your family and friends over – our top five best Ethiopian recipes are ready to fill your mealtimes with rich, diverse flavor that is never dull. Injera A pancake-like flatbread, injera is spread out on a large flat basket and topped with mounds of spicy meat stews and colorful vegetable curries. Found at every meal, injera is like bread in Europe or rice in Asia. Wat This Ethiopian curry will send your tastebuds straight to Nirvana thanks to its use o...

Bloomed, Smoked, or Toasted Spices: Which One is Best? Great Advice for Greater Spice When it comes to cooking, the word “bland” or “boring” should never come within the stratosphere of favorite meals. That is why food lovers around the world are constantly finding new ways to unlock a world of flavor. Take your favorite spices, for example. Sure, sprinkling them on top of your meals is fine, but have you tried blooming, smoking, or toasting your spices for even more flavor? Blooming with Flavor You don’t have to have a green thumb to bloom your ...

Best Cardamom Substitute? Cardamom has a complex flavor, a combination of fruity, nutty, herbal, woody, and citrusy- all at the same time. This means that it’s very distinct and not often easy to replicate! If you're in a pinch or looking to experiment with alternatives, you have options! The even better news is that you most likely have most of the options in your spice cabinet. Get new spice blends every month New global spice blend & chef created recipe each mont...

What is Curry? What is Curry? "Curry" can mean several different things. It can refer to that classic British invention, a spice blend called 'curry powder', or to the 'curry' dish, referring to a number of saucy dishes flavored with curry powder or curry paste. The word "curry" was invented by British colonialists in the 18th century. Most likely a take on the Indian word "kari", meaning sauce. Before Columbus came to India, curry was not the intensely spicy dish we...

What does Saffron Taste Like? The Magical Allure What does Saffron Taste Like? Saffron has a subtly earthy & grassy flavor & aroma, yet sweet, similar to floral & honey. No spice is more special than saffron. With an unmistakable scent and flavor, saffron straddles sweet and savory effortlessly, and it bestows a striking golden hue on every dish it graces. A few strands of saffron will transform a long list of dishes, adding a mysterious allure to everything from risottos and milk puddings to rich curries and fish stews. Our fa...

Best Caraway Seed Substitute? If there was a spice that really packed a punch flavor-wise, it would be caraway. Caraway makes its appearance in many Asian, European and African specialties, and its complex flavor adds a lot of depth in savory and sweet dishes. A prime ingredient in different rye bread recipes, it is also a requirement in making polish sausages, Tunisian harissa and sauerkraut (among others) in order to make it authentic. But when caraway seeds are out of stock at your local grocer or spice shop, there are...

Granulated Garlic vs. Garlic Powder Granulated and Powdered Garlic: Which to use? If there ever was a seasoning that people around the world avidly added to their dishes, it would be garlic. It is ever-present in both major and minor food cultures, as its irresistibly mouthwatering taste and aroma certainly livens up any dish. When fresh garlic isn’t an option, many tend to reach out for either granulated garlic or garlic powder. Curious about these spice forms? Read up to learn more about differences and similarities of both! ...

Best Coriander Substitute? Coriander seeds have been treasured from India and China to the Middle East since early history. Coriander seeds have even been found in old Sanskrit writings and early Egyptian tombs. Coriander seeds have a mild flavor, so don't hesitate to use these liberally. They blend beautifully with garlic and chili and pair well with lamb, sausages and other pork dishes, curries, and vegetables. The seeds are used whole for pickling and in drinks, ground coriander for baking and soups and add a f...

Best Paprika Substitute? Paprika is one of the most common spices used- and for good reason. Paprika comes in a variety of styles - hot, smoked, sweet - and some of the best paprikas are either Hungarian or Spanish. Paprika can also provide several health benefits, adds spice to your dish, and a bright crimson color, paprika should never go missing in your kitchen cabinet. But what if you suddenly run out of this spice? Do not worry because you can still complete your dish without paprika using the following alternat...