123 spice blend recipes

Caribbean pigeon peas and brown rice salad with a lemon-honey-thyme dressing and island spice blend. A colorful, protein-rich cold salad with bold tropical flavors.

Garam masala lamb kebabs marinated in spiced yogurt with ginger, garlic, and fresh coriander, then grilled until charred and finished with a dusting of warm, toasted garam masala. Includes a from-scratch spice blend.

Toast whole spices and grind fresh for this fiery Ethiopian blend that transforms stews, roasted vegetables, and grilled meats with layers of heat and warmth.

Spiced molasses cookies perfect for decorating gingerbread men. Aromatic blend of ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg in rollable dough that holds intricate shapes.

Spiced chickpea hummus blended with cumin, coriander, ginger, turmeric, and tahini. Food processor makes it silky smooth. Chill before serving with pita or vegetables.

Tilapia fillets rubbed with a smoky spice blend of paprika, cumin, oregano, and dry mustard, then seared in a screaming-hot skillet until bronzed and crispy. Dinner in 15 minutes.

Spiced pumpkin soup with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cloves blended into a velvety, dairy-free puree. A high-fiber, vegetarian fall soup that goes savory rather than sweet.

Moist gingerbread cake sweetened with molasses and applesauce, no butter or oil added. Whole wheat and white flour blend with buttermilk for tender low-fat texture and warm spice.

Chaat masala, the tangy, sour Indian spice blend built on amchoor (dried mango powder) with cumin, coriander, ginger, and a kick of cayenne. Sprinkle it on fruit, potatoes, and snacks for instant zing.

Curried pumpkin-apple soup blended into a silky autumn puree with sauteed onion, garlic, curry powder, and a splash of milk. Sweet, savory, and warmly spiced for cool-weather dinners.

Classic hummus blended creamy from chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic, finished with a paprika-spiced olive oil drizzle. A quick, no-cook vegan dip for pita and crisp raw vegetables.

Microwave pumpkin butter cooks in 8 minutes with brown sugar and a 5-spice warm blend of allspice, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. A fall spread for toast, biscuits, or pancakes.

Carrot and orange soup with leeks, cayenne, and ginger blended into a silky vegan puree. Bright citrus and warm spice work together for a soup that shines hot or chilled.

Marrow and cumin soup blends tender vegetable marrow (or courgettes) with potato into a silky, warmly spiced bowl, finished with a swirl of soured cream. A light, thrifty way to use up a garden glut of summer squash.

This dark sauce takes advantage of chocolate's affinity for red wine. Dutch process cocoa lends the sauce richer chocolate flavor than regular unsweetened cocoa.

Toast cumin, cardamom, and fenugreek until fragrant, then grind with dried chilies and shallots for an aromatic Ethiopian spice blend that's ready in minutes.