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Sauces, Spices ‘n Extracts

Seasonings & Spice Blends

11 Secret Herbs and Spices (KFC Copycat)
A copycat fried-chicken seasoning blend with paprika, sage, allspice, oregano, basil and marjoram.
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Baharat Spice Blend
A small-batch Middle Eastern Baharat spice blend with warm allspice, cinnamon, coriander, black pepper, cumin, cloves, and nutmeg. Makes just enough for a few recipes, including Iraqi T'beet.
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Biryani Spice Blend
A fragrant biryani spice blend of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, bay leaves, black cumin, pepper, nutmeg, and mace.
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Blackening Seasoning
Seasoning used for blackened shrimp or fish
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Fajita Seasoning
A homemade fajita seasoning blend with chili powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, garlic, onion, cayenne, and a touch of sugar. Use it to add a warm, smoky-spicy flavor to fajitas and other dishes.
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Italian Seasoning
An all-purpose Italian seasoning blend of basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, sage, parsley, and garlic powder. A convenient pantry mix for sauces, soups, vegetables, meats, and other savory dishes.
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Onion Soup Mix
A homemade onion soup mix built from beef bouillon, dried onion, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Keep the dry blend on hand for soups, sauces, dips, and other savory recipes.
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Ranch Seasoning
Homemade ranch seasoning made with buttermilk powder, parsley, onion, garlic, dill, chives, salt, and pepper. A convenient dry blend for ranch dressing, dips, and seasoning.
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Ras el Hanout
A fragrant homemade ras el hanout blend with cumin, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, coriander, peppers, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves. This Moroccan and North African spice mix brings warm, complex flavor…
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Rib Dry Rub
The family's favorite dry rub for ribs
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Taco Seasoning
A simple homemade taco seasoning blend with paprika, cumin, onion, garlic, oregano, and cayenne. Keep it on hand for an easy way to add warm, savory spice to taco fillings and other dishes.
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Taco Seasoning
A smoky homemade taco seasoning made with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic, onion, oregano, and red pepper flakes. The balanced spice blend is ready for tacos and other Mexican-inspired…
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Za'atar
Middle Eastern Spice Mixture
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Sauces & Gravies

BigMac Sauce
A creamy burger sauce made with mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, grated onion, Dijon, paprika, garlic, and white wine vinegar. Sweet, tangy, and savory flavors come together in this homemade Big…
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Burger King Zesty Sauce
A creamy horseradish dipping sauce with mustard and cayenne.
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Chick-fil-A Sauce
A creamy, smoky-sweet honey mustard and barbecue dipping sauce.
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Cilantro Chutney
Fresh Indian cilantro chutney with ginger, green chile, lemon, cumin, chaat masala, and yogurt.
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Coconut Chutney
Traditional South Indian coconut chutney with green chile and ginger, finished with a mustard-seed, urad-dal, chile, and curry-leaf tempering.
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Culver's Cheese Sauce
A smooth cheddar and American cheese sauce.
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Homemade Fermented Ketchup
A naturally fermented homemade ketchup made with tomato paste, raw vinegar, maple syrup or honey, and active ferment brine or whey.
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In-N-Out Spread
A sweet and tangy burger spread with pickle relish.
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KFC-Like Gravy
Even better than the restaurant's gravy!
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Marinara Sauce
A straightforward marinara sauce made with whole peeled tomatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Simmering the simple ingredients creates a versatile tomato sauce for pasta…
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Mushroom Cream Sauce
A rich mushroom cream sauce with golden sautéed mushrooms, garlic, wine, broth, Parmesan, thyme, and heavy cream. The sauce simmers until thick and creamy, making it a savory accompaniment for pasta…
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Pepperoni Roll Sauce
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Raising Cane's Sauce
A creamy, tangy, peppery copycat dipping sauce.
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Romesco Sauce
A smoky, nutty romesco sauce made with roasted red peppers, toasted hazelnuts, garlic, bread, sherry vinegar, honey, and smoked paprika. The ingredients are blended with olive oil into a rich…
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Taco Bell Baja Sauce
A creamy, smoky chipotle-lime sauce.
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Tahini Sauce
Great tahini sauce recipe with lemon juice, fresh garlic and parsley! Serve it on falafel pitas or chicken shawarma; or to drizzle on things like roasted cauliflower.
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Tzatziki Sauce
Creamy Greek Tztaziki Sauce. A versitle Greek yogurt and cucumber sauce to serve along with veggies and pita, spread on sandwiches, or add it next to grilled fish, meat or poultry!
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Wendy's Ghost Pepper Ranch
A creamy ranch sauce with smoky ghost-pepper heat.
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Yann's Hot Dog Chili Sauce
a WV favorite
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Dressings & Vinaigrettes

Apple Cider Mustard Salad Dressing
Apple Cider Vinegar and Dijon Mustard Salad Dressing
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Balsamic Vinaigrette
Slightly sweet, tangy balsamic vinaigrette is the best salad dressing around.
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Ranch Dressing
Creamy homemade ranch dressing made with buttermilk, mayonnaise, yogurt, and homemade ranch seasoning. It comes together quickly for a cool, tangy dressing or dip.
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Mustards, Mayonnaise & Compound Butter

Beer Mustard
A punchy, flavorful beer mustard made with malt beer and honey, ideal with hearty roast meats and cheese boards.
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Beer-Caraway Mustard
A robust homemade mustard made from mustard seed, beer, apple cider vinegar, caraway, onion, and turmeric. Toasted caraway adds an earthy, aromatic note to the tangy beer mustard.
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Beer-Thyme Mustard
Tangy and packed full of flavor, this homemade mustard recipe blends the flavors of beer, thyme and onion with whole-grain mustard for a flavorful zip and zing to any sandwich, burger or recipe.
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Chive Blossom Butter
A savoury compound butter with fresh chive blossoms and chopped chives, capturing the fresh oniony flavour of spring.
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Mint Mayonnaise
A bright herb mayonnaise flavored with fresh mint, dill, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and paprika. This creamy condiment pairs especially well with grilled meats, sandwiches, and vegetables.
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Extracts & Marinades

Chicken Grill Marinade
A balanced chicken marinade made with olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon, herbs, and spices. It combines savory, tangy, sweet, and aromatic flavors for grilled…
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Homemade Vanilla Extract
Let the vanilla beans infuse the vodka for as little as 8 weeks, but for optimal flavor, wait at least 6-12 months before using.
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