Nothing beats fresh fruit as a cool treat in the summer.  These fruit and spice pairings offer the perfect flavor combo for picnics in the shade, treats beside the pool, or dinner on the patio. Add these fruit and spice combos to your summer recipe rotation and effortlessly impress your guests all season long. Caribbean Citrus Chile Rub + Banana  What's not festive about a blend of lime, lemon, and orange? The chiles in this zesty Caribbean Blend are mild, but heat lovers will still appreciate a bit of zip. We love pairing this island-inspired blend with fresh banana. Perfect f ..read more

Magic is twisting a pepper mill, hearing its familiar crunch, and smelling that fleeting, piney aroma. For many, that alchemy emanates from our premium Tellicherry black peppercorns. These peppercorns are a staple in nearly every kitchen, but the everyday is often more exceptional than it seems.   What Is Black Pepper? Black pepper is a dried fruit that grows on a tropical vine, known scientifically as piper nigrum. This perennial plant is native to the southwestern region of India known as the Malabar coast. Pepper vines grow as tall as 30 feet high, with lush foliage that produces clust ..read more

Back when video rental stores were a thing, the staff movie picks section was always a joy to browse. We’re sharing our own staff picks starting with World’s Fair Barbecue Rub. This savory, sweet, and spicy rub features a coarse texture and a few special ingredients, such as Grains of Paradise and Hawaiian Black Lava Sea Salt. This blend is an obvious choice for any grilled meat, but you’ll soon find yourself using it for grilled or roasted vegetables, hearty stews, sautéed tofu, turkey burgers, and even kale chips. If you have a favorite way to use our World’s Fair Barbecue Rub, leave us a co ..read more

Healthy Game Day Recipes The Super Bowl is a time for gathering with friends, enjoying incredible food, and also enjoying the biggest football game of the year. If you’re sticking to new health goals this New Year, you may feel like you can’t enjoy everything the day has to offer, but here we have compiled a list of our favorite healthy appetizers, from healthy dips to sliders and sandwiches, these recipes will help you enjoy the day to the fullest.  [button]CHINESE FIVE SPICE SLIDERS[/button]   These Chinese Five Spice sliders are great on a bun, but also delicious alone ..read more

Healthy Recipes for the New Year Starting the New Year with healthy foods is a great way to ensure a happy and healthy 2023. The Spice House has a plethora of healthy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack recipes to keep you full and satisfied all year long. Clean eating doesn’t have to be boring, from warm roasted salads to sheet pan recipes, you’ll find everything you need here to set up for success. Healthy Snacks Keeping your New Year’s goals on track is easier when you have a lot of choices for snacks. Here are some of The Spice House’s most popular healthy snack recipes. Focusing on healt ..read more

We've been reminiscing on 2022's exciting new food trends, fun culinary adventures, and the trusted recipes we always turn to. We’re delighted to bring you staple seasonings for the recipes you prepare the most, while offering new flavors to further your cooking experiences. These are our most popular spices, stories, and recipes we shared with you in 2022. If you have any spicy cooking stories that stand out from this year, please tell us about them in the comments below.   Top Five Spices & Blends 1. Lake Shore Drive Shallot & Herb Seasoning To emulate the elegance an ..read more

Espresso is the ultimate coffee pick-me-up. Espresso powder has the same uplifting effect when included in your cooking. It’s made by spray drying real espresso, offering a concentrated kick of flavor that enhances the other flavors in a dish. We’ve been using it in our test kitchen lately and are excited to share our notes with you. If you have a favorite way to use espresso powder, let us know in the comments below. [button]BUY ESPRESSO POWDER[/button]   Chocolate, But More Chocolatey Espresso powder is a springboard for anything chocolate–elevating chocolate’s sweet, roasted, and frui ..read more

Cinnamon Maple Sugar is like magic fairy dust. A blend of sweet Saigon cinnamon and citrusy Ceylon cinnamon paired with real maple sugar make for a blend like none other. We've been putting this sugar into heavy rotation in our kitchen and are delighted to share our notes and recipes with you. If you have a favorite way to use it, let us know in the comments below or email us at spices@thespicehouse.com. [button]BUY CINNAMON MAPLE SUGAR[/button] Popcorn That Really Pops Add a generous pinch of sea salt to a tablespoon of Cinnamon Maple Sugar before dusting it over freshly butter ..read more

Few things are cozier than sipping a mug of perfectly sweet and aromatic chai tea. Our handcrafted mix of chai spices is a special blend of sugar, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, black pepper, and a kiss of vanilla. The blend was originally crafted as a beverage booster, but there are so many more ways to enjoy this flavor in your cooking. We’ve gathered five of our favorite ways to use Chai Spices. If you have a favorite way to use this blend, let us know in the comments below.   Tempting Tea This is an obvious way to use our chai spices, but it must be mentioned! Simply warm two ta ..read more

Chicken salad, egg salad, tuna salad, et cetera. The formula is simple. Take a protein, add some diced celery and onion, before mixing it all in a mayo-based dressing. A teaspoon or two of premium spices bring these timeless recipes into a modern light. Each of these simple sandwich salads are perfect for the summer picnic, meal prep for lunch, road trips, or just an easy dinner win. Here you’ll find our favorite salads to place between slices of bread. If you have a favorite sandwich salad recipe, we’d love to hear about it in the comments below. Greektown Chicken Salad This key to this reci ..read more