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For a filling, satisfying, meatless meal with big flavors, simmer some black beans in a rich, welcoming sofrito and serve it all on a cloud of rice.

Huevos rancheros is a great reason to eat plenty of salsa for breakfast. Sunny-side up eggs are surrounded by all sorts of delicious goodies, like avocado, cheese, and cilantro.

Salsa Macha is, perhaps, the easiest salsa you’ll ever make. All you need are equal proportions of the seasoning blend and some hot oil, balanced out with a bit of cider vinegar.

Bouillabaisse may sound fancy, but at its heart it is a simple fish soup dressed up with various spices and aromatics.

Hibiscus Ginger Lime Marmalade is sweet and tart, with an undercurrent of heat that’s just playful enough to keep you entertained.

There’s something extremely satisfying about the smack of a spoon on crème brulee.

Chamoy is a funky, fermented fruit concoction that is sweet, tart, savory, and has a little bit of heat. It’s considered a sauce but it’s so much more.

Kofte, or kofta, is more of a concept of ball-shaped food than a specific recipe, and is inherently open to interpretation, incorporating different meats or vegetables, cooking styles, and flavor p

Merguez’s bold and spicy flavor is usually paired with heavier meats like lamb or beef for hearty, deeply satisfying food.

This vegetarian recipe is a showcase for our Spicy Chili Crisp. We didn't whisk this into an oil.

Smash burgers cook quickly, so have cheese close at hand to layer between patties. You need a cheese that can melt quickly, and American cheese is perfect for this.

Our Spicy Chili Crisp is hot, sure, but it’s also got a lot of bold and fruity flavors.

This recipe is a lot easier than it looks, as long as you've got everything you need in place. We started with pre-cooked, frozen jumbo shrimp (size 13-15) and eggroll wrappers from the store.

Japanese Curry Rice, or kare raisu, is an extremely popular dish in Japan.

What could be more breakfast-y than a comforting bowl of savory sausage, pillowy eggs, and roasted potatoes?

Stuffing your own sausage offers tremendous control over your food and your menu.

This dish has it all. It’s creamy, it’s cozy, it’s got some spiciness, it’s a little bit crunchy, it’s got the snap of a well-cooked sausage, and presents a well-rounded savory profile.

These pork sausage patties are easy to put together—the ground meat is just tossed with Maple Sausage Seasoning, there isn't even any chopping—and this is a great way to use up leftover baked sweet

This is a fast, easy dish that goes from countertop to serving plate in about 15 minutes.

This recipe couldn’t be more quick or easy. We topped cool, creamy goat cheese with marmalade that’s just thin enough to pour, spiked with savory and sweet Honey Habanero Rub.

This summery salad is bright and colorful, and is a great way to use any extra ears of corn that you may find yourself with thanks to the abundance of the season.

Corn fritters are often sweetened, but when you make them with our Yellow Mustard Marinade seasoning, they become earthy and herbaceous, with that bit of sweetness you associate w

Simple, delicious, and well-balanced, this Maple Orange Glaze adds rich dimension to meals.

It’s time for some Homemade Chili Crisp! Heat a neutral-flavor cooking oil, add this blend, and let it steep.

There’s little we like better than the combination of sweet + heat, and the playful fusion of Homemade Chili Crisp and classic peanut brittle is right up our alley.

This incredibly easy, medium-heat sauce takes about 20 minutes to make, and it's got flavor that can't be beat.

Tahini is a creamy paste made from ground sesame seeds and is a staple ingredient in Mediterranean and Middle East cuisines.  Tahini has a nutty flavor and can be used as the base for many s

There are many, many kinds of dolmeh in the world.

Are you ready for the easiest condiment you’ll ever assemble?

Duck has a reputation for being oily, and if it’s not prepared correctly then that’s true.

Mustard is one of the world’s oldest condiments; it’s been ground into paste with water, or wine, for thousands of years.

Thai Sweet Chili Seasoning was originally developed as a way to get the flavor of a traditional Thai dipping sauce, without having to take up shelf space in the fridge with another bottle.&

Smooth, rich, and deceptively easy, we took the classic cold soup vichyssoise and gave it a savory, nutty twist.

Feta cheese is the salty, strong, non-melting goat’s milk cheese from Greece. This dish makes outstanding use of feta’s porous structure, which allows the flavors in the oil to work deep int

The first step to great risotto is choosing the right rice, and that rice should have a high starch content.

The base of this soup is made from our Vegetable Soup Seasoning, a blend that incorporates the bright flavors of

This dish showcases our Citrus Ginger Stir Fry Blend.

Our Asian Chicken Lettuce wraps showcase a new blend, General Tso’s Secret.

Surf and Turf almost always showcases a lobster tail posed on or near a hearty, prominently boned porterhouse steak, but it can be any bit of chichi seafood paired with a lovely cut of beef.

Butter Curry: A dish we’ve already happily introduced ourselves to in the form of our Garam Masala-Spiced Butter Chicken a few months ba

Korean barbecue, also known as “Bulgogi,” is one of the most iconic dishes of South Korean cuisine. Our sauce today was inspired by a bulgogi-style sauce.

These burritos are a great way to use up leftover roasted chicken; if you don't have chicken leftovers, then keep it easy and buy a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and pull the meat from that.

Chakalaka is a south African vegetable-bean relish that no barbecue...or braai...should be without.

If you're looking to have dinner ready in about a half an hour--and make it hearty, satisfying, and interesting--then this is the dish for you.

Poaching eggs may seem daunting, but it's a terrific skill to master and one of the best ways we've found to get golden, silky ribbons of yolk running through fried rice.

Kecap Manis, pronounced “KEH-chap mah-NEES”, is an Indonesian condiment that first came into being in the mid 19th century. It's a thickened, sweetened version of soy sauce.

Black beans, rice, and oats can be a little bland if they're not treated properly, so make sure you add plenty of aromatic flavors to this dish to boost the deliciousness.

We decided to use extra-large (26/30) shrimp for this recipe because we really like the way the larger shrimp look in the bowl--we're fans of dramatic presentation.

If you’ve never had Butter Chicken before, there’s a chance you're worried it might be a little too extra for you. A mild disclaimer: our Butter Chicken IS lush, but it’s not that lush.

When New Year's Day approaches, thoughts turn to new beginnings, fresh starts, and just what to eat to ring in the New Year right.

Noodles gained traction in Thai cuisine during World War II.

Egg Drop Soup is sometimes called “Egg Flower Soup,” and when we made our rendition of it we absolutely saw how people could think that.

Stir-fry is the perfect solution if you're looking to use up vegetables in your fridge, or just want a quick and easy meal.

There are a lot of recipes we publish that have histories spanning thousands of years - we’re looking at you, Kimchi and

For a lot of people, you can't spell Christmas without tamales.

This enchilada sauce is a showcase for our rehydrated New Mexico Red Chile Peppers, and allows their bold heat and deep, rich flavors to shine.

This is a great one pot meal that can be prepared quickly or slow cooked all day in the slow cooker. It's easy to make, low fat, full of protein and fiber, and budget friendly.

If you want a pumpkin spice drink as the weather gets colder, we've got the ultimate drink for you.

This is a hot sauce that would make a great accompaniment for any Sichuan-inspired recipes that you might have in the back of your mind--or as the star of any dishes that need a little bit of "po

Italy has a vibrant culinary history with enduring appeal.

This soba noodle salad is fun, interesting, and--most importantly--absolutely delicious.

The mulled cider we enjoy today is the child of an ancient drink called “Wassail," which is from the Old Norse ves heill, or "good health".

This is a nice, quick recipe. You can even eat your zucchini pickles on the same day, but the flavor may be intense. Give it a few days and the flavor will mellow out. 

Zoodles, or zucchini noodles, are gaining popularity with people who want healthier options for everyday foods.

This recipe is really good for the beginning sauce maker, given that the hardest part about the recipe is cutting the cherries in half and removing the pits.

The Low Country Boil is a food tradition started in the southeastern United States that brings groups of people together for a good time, much like a New England clambake.

Red cooking in Chinese cuisines is done to bring good luck and joy. These associations are linked to the color red that comes from fire, which is the symbol of prosperity in Chinese culture.

General Tso’s chicken is a fan favorite in the United States.

Hot and sour soup is a classic Chinese dish that's usually made with meat, but we wanted to play with the meatiness of dried mushrooms by making a vegetarian version of this dish.

For all ice cream lovers alike, whether you can or cannot eat dairy, this coconut ice cream will blow your mind.

Tlacoyos are a traditional Mexican street food that has roots in pre-Hispanic Mexico.

There's more to crepes than the buttery, syrupy deliciousness of Suzette. They can be sweet or savory, and make a great meal.

Sofrito is an aromatic sauce-like puree used in Latin American, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Puerto Rican cooking.

Noodle bowls are a fun, easy way to explore culinary flavors that might be new to you, or enjoy flavors you've come to love in one delicious serving.

This flavorful beef stew may be more well known to you as Bo Kho, the Vietnamese name of the dish.

This is a quick recipe that can deliver big rewards with surprisingly little effort. Save this for when you need a pick-me-up after a long day at work. 

An Indian meal is considered incomplete without a piece of naan. It can be eaten plain or used to clean up sauces off a plate after a meal is finished.

Artichokes al Ajillo, also called alcachofas al ajillo, is a great introduction to the world of tapas. This Spanish style of small plates eating has its roots in the 13th century.

Champinones al Ajillo, or garlic mushrooms, can be made in just under twenty minutes. They are an excellent example of tapas, the delicious appetizers served in bars all over Spain.

For this recipe, we used plain ground pork and mixed it up with our Sweet Italian Sausage Blend.

Tortilla Espanola is a casual dish that's made with a handful of ingredients and a single pan.

If you like spicy tomato sauce and meatballs, this recipe is perfect for you. This plate of small, shareable food is considered to be a tapas dish.

Do not be fooled by their small size; these potatoes pack a flavorful punch.

Our Coconut Fish Curry recipe comes from the Instant Pot recipe book. It calls for 1.5 pounds of white fish like haddock, cod, or tilapia. We used cod.

This soup has all the usual expected flavors of Thai cuisine, so if you have been curious about giving it a try, this soup may be the right place for you to start!

This aromatic chicken dish will create an aromatic aroma that will remind you of home. The mix of garlic, Italian Seasoning and red wine in the air is sure to make your mouth water.

Shakshuka, meaning "a mixture" in Egyptian Arabic, is a dish with Tunisian origin and is now incredibly popular in North Africa and the Middle East.

A traditional Indian drink, turmeric milk or golden milk is a delicious way to experience the spicy, warming flavors of Indian cuisine.

Birria, pronounced 'BIR-ri-a', is a spicy stew from Jalisco, flavored with a variety of chiles and spices.

This delicious recipe was inspired by a dish called 'Red Red'. It's an African dish with black eyed peas and the 'red red' refers to red palm oil and tomatoes used in the dish.

Freekeh is a grain that works well in both savory and sweet dishes. Use it anywhere you'd use whole grains like barley, bulgur, farro, rice, quinoa or wheat berries.

We thought it would never come, but Winter is now upon us. Around here that means snow and big steamy mugs of hot coco.

Poutine is a signature Canadian dish and a point of culinary pride, said to have originated in the 1950's in Quebec.

As our thoughts turn to Fall, we begin to think about soups and stews. We think this is a perfect soup to start the season.

We wanted to make a meal that was delicious and filling without being heavy. Some cooking was fine, but turning on the oven was out of the question. So we made this.

This hearty soup can be served as a main meal with a salad or crusty bread.

Cod is a great source of lean protein and is high in heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids. It is an excellent choice for those who want to get the benefits of eating fish without the "fishy" taste.

When a recipe calls for adobo sauce or chipotles in adobo, this is a DIY that is easy and fresh.

I wanted a taco salad. Not a taco, or a burrito or a taco wrap. I wanted an actual taco salad in a nice, crispy bowl, but I didn't want the fried shell. 

In most Chinese cuisines wontons are served in a broth, more like a soup, but in the province of Sichuan the wontons are served in a spicy 

Sichuan cuisine is one of the most interesting cuisine styles that I have had the pleasure of learning about here at Spices Inc.

This delicious and hearty soup was inspired by the authentic Tom Kha Gai Soup or chicken coconut soup that is a staple in Thai cuisine.

Ramen noodles sure bring back memories of hot water from the coffee maker poured over noodles in a cup and a little packet of .... ok, I am still not sure exactly what was in that little packet.

This spicy bean and tomato soup is sure to warm up even the frostiest day.

Get ready for a Winter warm up with this Asian inspired chicken noodle soup. Slurping is encouraged as you enjoy this intensely flavorful soup.

'Tis the Season' and one of the most popular drinks during the holidays is eggnog.

This chili makes use of New Mexico Chile Flakes, but if you didn’t have them you could swap them for whole New Mexico Chiles dried Anaheim Chiles and blitz them to flakes in a spice grinder.

Just a few weeks left of Summer here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Kids are back in school, days are getting shorter and the cooler temperatures are just around the corner.

Most days breakfast consists of a toasted muffin and a fruit smoothie.

Looking for a healthy, yet delectable treat?

We call this recipe Trinidad 'Style' Curry Chicken because it is an adaptation of several Trinidad Curry recipes that we have tried.

This is a slightly different take on traditional mashed potatoes.

Polenta can be intimidating. It requires time and attention and if you don't give it the love it needs, it can turn lumpy or get too thick.

Are you looking for ways to eat healthier? Then, like many others that have come before you, you're sure to find these "healthier light meals" tend to leave you starving shortly after.

Satay Peanut Sauce is a rich, savory sauce that's full of balanced flavor and heat. We started with our Satay Seasoning, which is warm, earthy, fruity, and spicy-hot.

Roughly translated, Jalfrezi means 'stir fry'.

If you are new to Punjabi cooking, you will find deliciously rich, creamy meals reminiscent of the most delicious comfort foods.

This dish is easy to prepare and can be served alone or over rice. Andouille sausage, a spicy pork sausage, is used in most Creole cooking recipes, but you can use any sausage you prefer.

We really loved the fragrance of toasting the Sichuan Peppercorns before grinding them.

This is an easy chicken recipe that will appeal to the busy cook!  That aren't a lot of extraneous steps yet the resulting flavor is complex.

We love the rich, spicy flavor of Chorizo sausage, which lends this dish its own flavor, protein, and even its own cooking fat, since you don't add any fats to the pan when you first cook the sau

Many people in India do not eat beef, so this recipe is more inspired by Indian cuisine than taken from it.

Sweet potatoes are a popular comfort food that we turn to during the holidays, but you can enjoy this sweet, delicious vegetable all year round. They go wonderfully with a wide variety of foods.

These pancakes are incredibly easy to make; they come together in about five minutes, and cook up light and fluffy.

Take your tastebuds on a trip to northern Africa and enjoy this hearty, curry-like stew. This dish is rich with warming spices and is punctuated by sweet and salty accents.

Balsamic and Honey Salmon takes about 15 minutes from start to table. That's faster than running to the local fast food place.

Though kidney beans do not have a Southeast Asian origin, they have become crucial in the Indian diet, especially in the northern parts.

Since this recipe yields small portion sizes, we added an extra ¼ cup to each of the vegetable ingredients to give us a little bit more.

With so many different types of chili to choose from, it's nearly impossible to get tied down to the same type.

There are a lot of people out there that take their chili very, very seriously.

Sometimes the mood calls for a meatless dinner. Whether it be for environmental consciousness or simply the desire to cut red meat from your diet, we have the perfect chili recipe for you.

This Peruvian Stew recipe takes some time but it is well worth the effort. This dish is healthy and filling, and delivers a fruity, spicy kick thanks to Aji Amarillo Chile Powder.

It doesn't get much easier than this. Caprese is a simple tomato salad from the Italian region of Campania and is traditionally made of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.

Warm beverages are a welcome treat when you are sitting inside watching the snow fall and fall and fall.

Flaky, mild Tilapia meets the classic Cajun spicy-sweet essence of Blackened Seasoning to deliver a dish that is light and h

Meatless meals are increasingly more common on the American supper table. This recipe is an easy way to expand your meatless repertoire.

As the weather turns colder I crave a warm, hearty soup. Apples and Butternut squash are both in season and they go so well together!

Attention, turkey fans! The results are in at the Spices, Inc.

To perfect the blackening technique for food, you must be prepared for a lot smoke and sometimes a few flames.

Jambalaya is a popular dish in Louisiana that has both French and Spanish influence.

This recipe is simple to make but incredibly full of flavor, and a great use for couscous. Couscous is a staple in North African cuisine, most commonly served with meat and vegetable stews.

Spanish saffron chicken is a delightfully colorful meal. The yellow lent to the dish from saffron is beautifully juxtaposed by the pitch black of the olives and the vibrant green of the peas.

Roasting cauliflower brings out any latent sugars lying deep in this often-misunderstood vegetable, making it sweet and savory, and surprisingly robust.

Doro Wat is a traditional Ethiopian dish, a chicken stew that is spicy, flavorful, and much beloved. It's also very easy to make and will be ready in under and hour.

With the weather turning colder it is time to go back to easy prepare one pot meals and what's better in cold weather than a flavorful pot of spicy soup?

Having grown up in Texas what I recognized as chili is certainly not what I found when making this dish. Chili over spaghetti?

Our African Vegetable Stew comes to you courtesy of ingredients merging from all over the world to be incorporated into one tasty and deliciously spiced dish.

This is a recipe that I've been waiting all summer to make and this week's trip to the local farmer's market provided us with some of the sweetest corn of the season.

This super-easy recipe is loaded with healthy vegetables.