Spices and Spice Blends

Onion Powder. Warm, pungent and slightly sweet. A perfect addition to your recipe. Onion powder is a wonderful culinary and medicinal spice.

Organic Saffron. Saffron is a spice obtained from the flowers of the saffron crocus, a member of the iris family first cultivated in ancient Greece. Additionally, saffron, the most expensive spice in the world, is very expensive due to the amount of labor required to produce just a little saffron. Luckily, you need only a few threads in your recipe, making a gram enough for dozens of uses. Loaded with Zeaxanthin (and, to a lesser extent, lycopene and beta-carotene), vitamin B2, riboflavin and crocin. Seen as mostly a culinary herb, a new interest in herbal healing is saffron's new claim to fame. This herb is mentioned in the bible and was used by ancient Egyptians, Indians and Greeks alike.

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A rainbow mix of Black, White, Pink and Green Peppercorns. This mix of peppercorns shine with the sharpness of the black pepper which is tamed by the delightful flavor notes of the fruity and tangy pink, the milder white and the eclectic taste of the green. 2 ounces

Pit Master Barbecue Rub. Intense with the bold and smoky flavor of pure Ancho chili and sweet paprika. This blend delivers great flavor with a simple touch of sweet and citrus. No need to marinate for intense flavor from the start. Great on fish, chicken, ribs, pork, beef, fruit and especially shrimp. This blend delivers awesome barbecue with a slight kick. Don't miss out on this one, it's Pit Master worthy!

 

Blended with paprika, brown sugar, Kosher salt, cumin, pure Ancho chili, cayenne, coarse black pepper

Quick recipe: place 1 1/2 pounds of jumbo shrimp in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil and make sure the oil has coated all of the shrimp. Next sprinkle 1 1/2 tablespoons of the blend to completely coat the shrimp. Grill for 2 minutes on each side. Arrange sliced tomatoes and onion slices on a platter and top with shrimp. Drizzle a mixture of 1 tsp of olive oil and juice of 1 lime onto shrimp. Sprinkle with cilantro.

 

Organic Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend, perfect for Fall! This lovely and complex blend adds delicious seasonal flavor to pumpkin pie, spice cakes, muffins, and cookies too, just a teaspoon or two will do! Makes a to die for pumpkin coffee drink. Just sprinkle this blend on your coffee grounds or shake a few sprinkles directly into your drink add a splash of milk and top with whip cream. You will never buy another pumpkin latte!

Blended with organic Ceylon cinnamon, organic Ceylon cloves, organic nutmeg and organic ginger.

 

Ras el Hanout. This exotic Moroccan spice blend contains up to 25 spices and has several variations. Complex, aromatic, powerful yet warm, can be used on all types of meat....find yours! For perfect Middle Eastern cooking, this blend is not to be missed. Makes a perfect roasted chicken, lamb or fish! This blend is renowned in the Middle East for flavorful and exceptional tasting food!

Blended with black peppercorns, coriander, lavender, paprika, grains of paradise, anise, nigella, cardamom, mace, ginger, cinnamon, galangal, caraway , ginger, rose petals, cubeb, long pepper, turmeric, cardamom, ginger, salt, cinnamon, and spices.

Quick recipe: Rub butterflied chicken (or cut-up pieces) with a mixture of 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and the juice of 2 lemons, mix together. Next add about 1 1/2 tablespoons of Ras el Hanout  and rub into chicken, let sit for 30 minutes. Light grill and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour (over direct heat for the first 5 minutes of cooking for grill marks, then move chicken to cooler side of the grill for even cooking) or until chicken is done, with a moderate temp of about 300 degrees. Once chicken is done, let it rest loosely covered for 10 minutes. Be sure to pour the juice from the pan all over the chicken before you sprinkle lemon zest. Sprinkle zest of 1 lemon and a handful of fresh mint leaves or coriander. Serve over rice, couscous or a bed of lettuce with lemon wedges.

Basting sauce - Juice of 1 lemon, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of Ras el Hanout and a pinch of salt. Baste chicken at least 3 times while cooking, every 15 minutes. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT STEP THAT ADDS EXCEPTIONAL FLAVOR AND KEEPS THE CHICKEN DELICIOUSLY MOIST!

Best enjoyed with a cup of our Moroccan Mint Tea or our Lemon Mint Tea!

 

 

Sizzlin Shawarma Spice is a blend straight out of the Middle East. Absolutely amazing flavor and can be used to flavor lamb, beef or chicken to be served in pita bread, couscous, in a fattoush salad or over a bed of rice. Also wonderful when sprinkled in hummus,

Hand-blended with lemon verbena , sumac, onion, garlic, cumin, mace, cayenne pepper and kosher salt.

To use as a marinade: add 1/2 cup yogurt, 1/4 cup water, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, chopped onion, 3 garlic cloves chopped, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoons of this spice blend per pound of meat, mix until well blended. Add 3 pounds of boneless lamb shoulder cut in 1 1/2" strips (or your choice of meat) and marinate overnight or at least 12 hours. Pan sear meat on medium high heat for 4 to 6 minutes per side, squeeze juice of 1 lemon directly in the pan and then spoon over cooked meat several times to coat. Add a sprinkle of this spice blend prior to serving.

Once you try this blend, you will never buy "grocery store" taco seasoning again! Makes unforgettable tacos and fajitas. Add a teaspoon to ground hamburger for a nice spicy kick!  Makes a wonderful rub or marinade. Hand crafted in small batches, sifted and hand blended to perfection you'll taste! 100% pure spices, no anti-caking, no fillers and absolutely no artificial anything!

Blended with chilies, smoked paprika, cumin, onion flakes, sea salt, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Low sodium blend

Smoked Poultry Rub. Earthy, flavorful, smoky and bold. The time has come to jazz up your Thanksgiving turkey. This blend is so flavorful and smoky that your family will request it again next year for Thanksgiving! Hand crafted in small batches, sifted and hand blended to perfection you'll taste!

Blended with our heart healthy Italian herb blend, course pink Himalayan sea salt, ground mustard, smoked paprika and course black pepper.

Salty, smoky, flavorful, savory. This salt blend delivers great taste and can be used on anything you would normally put salt on. The herbs and smoked paprika really make this smoky salt blend shine. Great on steaks, soups, fish, shrimp, potatoes, corn and veggies.

Blended with sea salt, smoked paprika, rosemary and thyme.

 

Southern Spice Chicken Blend. Aromatic, savory, bold, complex with a hint of sweetness. Oooooh Weee! This is a blend for when you want that home made, finger licking deliciousness. This bold and savory blend has a hint of sweetness that will have you and your family drooling when the fantastic aroma that fills the air slowly makes its way to their noses, whether you grill it, fry it, bake it or pan-sear it!

Blended with bouillon, Garlic, onion, thyme, cayenne, cinnamon, paprika and spices. It's darn good, and it's not even 11 spices.

For a quick and delicious recipe, click here http://www.lovethatspice.com/blogs/recipe-catalog/14654437-linguine-pasta-with-pan-seared-chicken

Spanish Paprika. Slightly sweet, warm, mild and aromatic. Used in egg dishes spice blends, cheese, fish, pasta, barbecue rubs, spice blends and as a natural coloring agent.  It is an essential ingredient in many Mediterranean, Latin, Asian and American dishes. For authentic Spanish cuisine, this paprika is a must.

 

Star Anise. Distinctive, sweet, bold. One of the key ingredients in to Chinese Five Spice and mulling spices. Superb on chicken, fish, duck, Cornish hen, pork and finishing sauces. Particularly used in Chinese Cooking. 2 ounces

Sumac. Tart, berry, and lemony flavor that can be used in place of lemon. Great when sprinkled on a delicious summer salad, sprinkled over fish or chicken. Sumac is very common to Middle Eastern cooking and is used to make our Israeli Za'atar spice blend, the beautiful and delicious fattoush salad or added to tabbouleh. Refill bag - 3 ounces

*Quick eats: slice up a few fingerling potatoes diagonally, toss with olive oil and salt, then bake at 360 degrees for 35 minutes. Now sprinkle with sumac and toss to coat. Serve with fish and enjoy!

Israeli Summer Salad with Sumac Recipe

Turmeric Organic. While beautiful in color, this spice is subtle, warm, slightly bitter, woodsy, and similar to ginger. A necessary ingredient in curry powders, yellow coloring agent, mustard, and Indian cooking. The spice that gives Indian curry its color, is greatly used in Indian medicine. Lately, turmeric has been getting massive attention as an anti-inflammatory and a strong cancer fighter. The chemical responsible for turmeric’s golden color, called circumin, is considered a top anticancer agent, helping to quell the inflammation that contributes to tumor growth. Lab studies show turmeric helps stop the growth and spread of cancer cells that do form. Studies have linked turmeric to reduced inflammation in a number of conditions, including, psoriasis. In animal studies, circumin decreased the formation of amyloid, the stuff that makes up the brain deposits characteristic in people with Alzheimer’s disease. Turmeric is now prescribed by doctors to combat inflammation. Now that's what we call pulling double duty!

For a tasty twist:

• Sprinkle 1/2 tsp onto 2 cups of hot  white rice
• add cilantro and drained black beans
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil and combine
• salt to taste

Looking to combat inflammation the natural way? Try our best-selling Anti Inflammation Blend, loaded with a combination of 20 spices and herbs scientifically researched and known to fight inflammation. 

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Turmeric as it relates to breast cancer

In India, breast, prostate, colon and lung cancers are 10 times lower than in the U.S. due in part to turmeric. This magic powder or what we like to refer to as "gold dust" is known as a powerful anticancer agent. Here are some interesting facts about turmeric:

100% Pure Turmeric

Inhibits the proliferation of tumor cells

Helps your body destroy mutated cancer cells to prevent spreading to other parts of the body

Decreases Inflammation

Enhances and detoxes the liver

Prevents the development of additional blood supply necessary for cancer cell growth

Inhibits the synthesis of a protein thought to be instrumental in tumor formation

FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS INFORMATION IS NOT MEANT TO TREAT, CURE, DIAGNOSE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE AND IS USED AS A COMPLIMENT TO YOUR CUISINE WHILE PROMOTING GOOD HEALTH FROM THE VITAMINS, MINERALS AND COMPOUNDS FOUND NATURALLY IN EVERYDAY COOKING SPICES.

YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TAKING ANYTHING IN ADDITION TO YOUR DAILY PRESCRIBED MEDICATION. 

West Coast Salmon Rub. With an eclectic blend of citrus and anise this rub is for the adventurous! Warm and citrusy, yet bold and delicious. This blend takes salmon to an entire new level of taste.

Hand blended with orange peel, a touch of brown sugar, peppercorns, star anise, cumin, fennel seeds and sea salt.

This blend is loaded with 84 minerals found naturally in pink Himalayan sea salt, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties associated with the herbs and spices within.

Blended with pink Himalayan sea salt, red chili, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and spices.

 

Compared to black pepper, white pepper is simply milder with a more delicate flavor. Used in mashed potatoes and it disappears in lightly colored sauces. For use with anything you would normally eat black pepper on.