Lebküchen Braised Beef Short Ribs Serves: 6 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 3 hours 4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs, cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon RawSpiceBar Lebküchen Blend 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 cups dry red wine 6 sprigs thyme 1 cup low-sodium beef broth Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously season the short ribs...

Lebküchen Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Serves: 6 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes 6 large portobello caps 1 small onion, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 1 tbsp RawSpiceBar Lebküchen Blend 1 cup panko bread crumbs ½ cup cream cheese, softened ¼ cup dried cranberries or cherries Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste Preheat the oven to 375°F. Remove the stems from the mushrooms and use a spoon to scrape out the gills. Reserve ...

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...

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...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Chicken Shawarma Shawarma is our favorite staple street food of the Middle East. We're pairing shawarma spices with chicken thighs, for an easy cook version with tons of flavor. Ingredients2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed3 tbsp extra virgin olive oilJuice of 1 lemon2 cups romaine, chopped1 tomato, cubed1 cucumber, sliced1/2 red onion, sliced thin4-8 fresh pitasShawarma Sauce3/4 cups greek yogurt4 cloves garlic crushed2 tbsp tahiniJuice of one lemonSalt and freshly ground pepper to taste Dire...

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...

Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings These crispy, baked lemon pepper wings are basted with lemon pepper seasoning and melted butter and use a fraction of the oil of the fried version. They’re an easy weeknight dinner for a late summer night!Ingredients2 lbs chicken wings2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons melted butter1 tablespoons lemon-pepper seasoningInstructions Preheat the oven to 400F. Toss chicken wings with oil. Place wings on a wire rack set on a foiled baking sheet. Bake 45 minutes. Remove wings from the oven. Com...

Lobia Masala (Black-Eyed Peas) A perfect stew for a crisp fall day, this dish is high in protein and rich in flavor and comes from the cookbook, Just a Dash. Easy to make in an instant pot or pressure cooker, or substitute with canned black-eyed peas for quick weeknight preparation. Pair with your favorite rice or Indian bread for a hearty but healthy meal! Sign up for other amazing recipes from their cookbook here! Vegan; Serves 4-5 people PRE-SOAK TIME: 2 hours** PREP TIME: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 tbsp garam masala 1...

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,...