What’s better than a bottle of sriracha in the fridge? A jar of it in the pantry that never goes bad. This homemade sriracha powder takes the same tangy, garlicky, jalapeño heat you already love and locks it into a fine, shelf-stable dust, so you …
Crushed red pepper, also known as red pepper flakes, is far more than a pizza-night afterthought. It is one of the most versatile heat boosters in the kitchen, capable of adding a quick spark to nearly any savory dish. While store-bought flakes are convenient, making …
Rogan Josh seasoning isn’t a curry blend on many radars, but it should be. With it, you can make one delicious lamb curry and a whole lot more. It has a lovely red hue and is very aromatic, featuring cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves, among a …
Here’s a spicy mix, however you say it. Whether you call it piri-piri or peri-peri seasoning, the end result is all the same – it’s a delicious combo of pungent and savory spices with a healthy kick of heat. It’s perfect as a dry rub for steaks …
If you want that delicious harissa simmering heat and exotic flavor without the paste form, then a harissa seasoning is where to turn. It’s perfect as a dry rub, but don’t overlook it as a general seasoning for many dishes. Making this spice mix is …
Old Bay is one of those magic spice mixes – a complex combination of many flavors that comes out on the other side as something singularly delicious. It’s simple enough to pick up Old Bay at any store (and we highly recommend keeping a bulk …
If you love DIY projects in the kitchen, making your own seasoning blends is a ton of fun. It makes the ultimate use of the well-stocked spice rack. One of our favorites is spicy curry powders. And few are spicier than Madras curry powder. There …
The best spices in the shop. That’s ras el hanout. Literally, ras el hanout means “head of the shop” in Arabic and speaks to the best spices the spice seller has to offer. And it’s quite a mix in ras el hanout. Every ras el hanout recipe …
Think of Malaysian curry powder as an “in-between” curry. Its taste is no doubt full-on yellow curry, there’s no mistake. But it’s somewhere in-between Indian and Thai curry in flavor. This spice mix leans into coriander, both citrusy and nutty when the seeds are dry …
Rasam powder is a must if you want to make Indian rasam — a delicious thin soup, perfect over rice. Its heat comes from dried red chilies. You can control the spice with your red chili choice. We recommend Kashmiri chili in this recipe (relatively mild, …
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