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Sauces and Spices

The right sauce or spice blend can transform any dish, adding depth and flavor to even the simplest ingredients. In this category, you’ll find an array of homemade sauces and spice mixes that will elevate your cooking to new heights. One fan favorite is my Homemade Dry Enchilada Spice Mix, perfect for adding a bold kick to your meals. You’ll also love my Homemade Za’atar, a versatile blend featured in many of my Mediterranean-inspired recipes. And for a fresh twist, try my Pesto made with Avocado Oil, a rich and vibrant sauce that pairs beautifully with pasta, salads, and more. Whether you’re enhancing a dish or making something from scratch, these sauces and spices will become your kitchen staples.

Ras el Hanout Spice Mix
Sauces and Spices

Ras el Hanout Spice Mix

The best way to keep your meal prep fun is to change up the spice mixes and my Ras el Hanout Spice Mix will bring the flavors of Morocco to your plate. It’s a little sweet, earthy and best of all- vibrant! This spice mix can level up your weeknight chicken, cozy soups, and fresh vegetables….

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Mediterranean Spice Mix
Sauces and Spices

Mediterranean Spice Mix

This Mediterranean Spice Mix recipe is a zesty, aromatic blend of oregano, garlic, paprika, cumin, onion powder and sumac. It adds amazing flavor to chicken, vegetables or fish. Making homemade spices is easy and it will bring a bright flavor to your dinner and meal prep dishes!  If you enjoy homemade seasonings, you will love…

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Simple Avocado Oil Pesto
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Simple Avocado Oil Pesto

Pesto Made with Avocado Oil in a glass jar with basil and pasta on the table.

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Dry Ancho Rub Recipe
Sauces and Spices

Dry Ancho Rub Recipe

Grab your Ancho Chile Powder and let’s make this easy and versatile Ancho Rub. This Ancho Chile rub is tasty, smoky and perfect for a delicious piece of fish like in my Salmon Quinoa Salad or use it on red meat or pork ribs.  Making your own spices at home is super simple. All you…

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Homemade Shawarma Spice Recipe
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Homemade Shawarma Spice Recipe

There’s nothing like a homemade Shawarma Spice Mix made up of fresh and warm spices. My Homemade Shawarma Spice Recipe is perfect for your favorite protein! This easy to make, delicious Shawarma blend brings Middle Eastern flavors to your table. It’s great for marinating meats or veggies plus you can add it to your favorite…

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Homemade Strawberry Preserves Without Sugar
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Homemade Strawberry Preserves Without Sugar

Grab fresh strawberries ASAP and get ready to make my Strawberry Preserves Without Sugar. All you need is a handful of ingredients for this perfect sweet treat. My naturally sweetened version can be used on warm buttery toast or other breakfast faves like swirled into greek yogurt, fresh and hot Gluten Free Buttermilk Biscuits or…

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Homemade Zesty Italian Seasoning Mix
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Homemade Zesty Italian Seasoning Mix

My Homemade Zesty Italian Seasoning Mix is the perfect spice blend to use on all your favorite recipes. With a mix of some classic Italian herbs such as oregano and basil, this spice mixture gets its zing from sweet paprika, garlic and onion powder.  This recipe is inspired by the Italian seasoning from Flavor God….

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How To Make Homemade Za’atar Spice Mix  
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How To Make Homemade Za’atar Spice Mix  

My Homemade Za’atar Spice Mix has bold flavors and is amazing on just about anything such as meat and seafood, french fries, cream cheese, avocado toast or even dips like baba ganoush and hummus. Za’atar seasoning is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine. It’s also super easy to make at home and if you are…

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Homemade All Purpose Seasoning Recipe
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Homemade All Purpose Seasoning Recipe

Home cooks rejoice! Crafting a homemade spice blend is easier than you think! This All Purpose Seasoning Recipe is the go-to solution if you’re looking to add unique flavor and zest to your dishes. My homemade seasoning mix is the perfect blend of herbs and everyday spices made to enhance to the natural flavor of…

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How To Make Gluten Free Breadcrumbs
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How To Make Gluten Free Breadcrumbs

If you’ve ever wanted to know how to make Gluten Free Breadcrumbs at home, then this is for you! This recipe if easy, fast and you can really play around with how you season it. Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: This post contains links to products I love on Amazon. If you click through the links provided,…

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