Recipe Category: Appetizers

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Smoky chipotle cast iron queso

Whether it’s football or a rainy afternoon Netflix binge, this smoky and rich, piping-hot cast-iron queso will be your new go-to watch party dish. The secret? Louisiana Pepper Exchange Chipotle Puree. This little jar packs in BIG flavor. Saute it in with the ground beef, onions and bell pepper. Then pop it in the oven....

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Berbere Spiced Pecans

Berbere is a traditional Ethiopian spice blend and is a staff favorite. We love this spicy-sweet-spicy (did we mention spicy) blend. It’s a must for lentils. We love it on grilled chicken thighs. This is a fun blend that really makes an impact. We served these at a store event and received tons of requests for...

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Green Goddess Dressing

We love this tarragon-rich, throwback dressing. It’s fantastic as a dip for a veggie tray. We love it in place of caesar for dressing romaine lettuce. It’s also fantastic in our California Chicken Wraps. Bright and fresh and so full of flavor!

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Naan with turkish baharat

We took our Homemade Naan and added Turkish Baharat, a unique Middle Eastern all-purpose spice blend. We love this super-complex spice blend for lamb, lentils, vanaigrettes and even meatballs! It’s very versatile and made for an excellent addition to this chewy-on-the-inside naan. So satisfying!

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Oven Roasted Crispy Mushrooms

Pizza topping. Chicken stuffing. Perfect for omelettes. Delicious in a baked potato. Is there anything a sheet pan of crispy roasted mushrooms can’t do? We put our Shrooms & Spice Blend to work alongside our Porcini Extra Virgin Olive Oil. We’re talking umami on top of umami. Roast a pan and get ready to be...

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Blackberry Green Tea Mojito

Minty Mojitos. What’s not to love? We took this Cuban highball and subbed in our Blackberry Mojito Green Tea. It’s crisp and light and adds just a little complexity. We brought in the sweetness from Basic Bee Mojito Honey Cubes. Shake up this cocktail for Cinco de Mayo or Taco Tuesday. Then make pitchers all...

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impossible crunchwrap supreme

We took two trendsetters: the fast food Crunchwrap and plant-based meat alternatives and put them together for a super trendy snack that’s all about flavor and crunch. Popular brands like Impossible Burger and Beyond Beef cook up like ground beef and are a great choice for omnivores and carnivores. Whether you’re looking to cut your...

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Drunken Shrimp

Whether you tuck this shrimp into a tortilla, use them to top a salad or pile them onto pasta, there won’t be a drop left when you cook up this quick dish. We used Mexican Modelo as the bubbling liquid and season the shrimp with Fajita Blend. Add in onion, garlic and jalapeno – couldn’t...

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Black Bean Tostadas

Crispy corn tortillas meet smashed spiced black beans. Top with our favorite Pickled Red Onions and all the toppings for the most perfect tostada. This is a delicious option for busy days. A pack of tortillas, black beans in the pantry, pickled red onions in the fridge – sounds like a pantry staple solution! Cuban...

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Dill Cucumber Sandwiches

Pinkies up! How proper are these fun sandwiches! We took the timeless cucumber sandwich and added our Dill-icious Blend to the cream cheese spread. Simple and satisfying, these finger sandwiches are ready for your next luncheon, happy hour or lunchbox! Make these Cucumber Sandwiches and enjoy the tradition of Afternoon Tea. Read about the origins...