If you follow Chef AJ, you must know that she loves our Pepperoni and Gingerbread Spice Blends (both WFPB and SOS-free of course!). This page is dedicated to the spices she regularly uses in her recipes ~ our proprietary blends as well as her favorite base spices. Follow her on facebook and youtube to learn more. Get two small free samples of Chef AJ favorites with your order.
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A Trio of Cinnamons Gift Box
$31.50A Trio of Cinnamons!
Anne Davis Cinnamon Rose
Sweet, feminine and all business, like Marysville’s notorious Madame, this blend of Cassia Cinnamon & Rose Petals will surprise and delight with its aromatics and flavor. Use in any dessert that relies on the flavor of Cinnamon.
Ceylon Cinnamon
Ceylon – the true Cinnamon, scientifically speaking – has a mellow, citrusy flavor and a woodsy, floral aroma. more subtle with less bite than Cassia. Hailed for health benefits and considered more precious than gold in ancient Egypt.
Saigon Cinnamon
Our single-source organically grown Saigon Cassia comes direct from the mountains of the Yen Bai region of Vietnam. This Cinnamon really packs a punch, with a sweet, peppery aroma and an intense flavor profile.
Kraft gift box contains these three spices in our gold-top jars with a Local Spicery ribbon.
Apple Pie Spice
$16.00The ultimate expression of an American classic, our Apple Pie Spice features a blend of two different species of Cinnamon, freshly-milled Chinese Ginger, and prized Vanilla Beans. This blend delivers the tangy sweetness and aromatics of a kitchen from a distant past brought forward in memories with the first smell.
A contemporary blend for apple pie, this spice blend is also a smart flavoring added to smoothies or waffle batter, sprinkled on French toast, mixed with barbeque sauces, or added to recipes with cinnamon or nutmeg.
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Bada Bing Bouillon Oooh-Mommy Umami
$10.00 – $27.00As featured in Forks over Knives Fall 2021 issue.
Umami Bouillon (broth powder) with no added salt! Add 1 Tablespoon to 1 Cup boiling water for a quick, nourishing umami flavored broth. Hand blended in small batches with veggies, herbs and spices: carrot, onion, tomato, bell pepper, Chiles, porcini, mustard, parsley, cumin, and thyme.
Video demonstration: CLICK HERE
Recommended Recipes:
Bayou BBQ
$10.25 – $27.65Traditional barbeque seasoning with no added salt. Freshly milled mild-to-moderate chiles blended with strong-flavored spices to compensate for the lack of salt.
This blend will quickly become one of your favorites!
Hand blended in small batches with: Chiles, smoked paprika, tomato, date sugar, garlic, cumin, mustard, and celery.
Chef AJ Black Bean Soup Spice (UWL Recipe)
$10.00 – $27.00Black Bean Soup
Chef AJ’s UWL Recipe
An SOS-free blend developed for Chef AJ’s Black Bean Soup recipe (replace all spices in recipe with 2T plus 2t seasoning). A flavorful general seasoning for soups, veggies, legumes and starches.
Hand blended in small batches: cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and chiles.
Chef AJ Red Lentil Chili Spice (UWL Recipe)
$10.00Red Lentil Chili Seasoning
Chef AJ’s UWL Recipe
An SOS-free blend developed for Chef AJ’s Red Lentil Chili (replace all spices in Chef AJ’s recipe with 5T seasoning). A great all-around chili blend for soups, veggies, legumes and starches.
Hand blended in small batches: parsley, oregano, our Guajillo Chili Powder bend (chiles, garlic, cumin, Ceylon cinnamon, coriander, smoked paprika, black pepper, oregano), smoked paprika, and chiles.
Chef AJ’s Black Bean Soup/Red Lentil Chili Gift Box
$22.00Chef AJ – Ultimate Weight Loss Spice Blends
Recipes included.
— Chef AJ’s Black Bean Soup —
An SOS-free blend developed for Chef AJ’s Black Bean Soup recipe (replace all spices in recipe with 2T plus 2t seasoning). A flavorful general seasoning for soups, veggies, legumes, and starches.
— Chef AJ’s Red Lentil Chili —
An SOS-free blend developed for Chef AJ’s Red Lentil Chili recipe (replace all spices in recipe with 5T seasoning). A great all-around chili blend for soups, veggies, legumes, and starches.
Lovely striped Kraft gift box contains two unique spice blends, the above message, and recipes tied with a Local Spicery bow
Cinnamon ~ Saigon Cassia
$10.00 – $27.00Saigon Cinnamon (aka Vietnamese Cinnamon) is the strongest and sweetest species of Cinnamon available. Ours is freshly milled from organically grown bark to get the most intense flavor possible. Holds up to Vietnamese Pho and full-flavor meats; makes a great addition to yogurt; or ratchet up your baking with this powerful, nearly hot cinnamon flavor.
Watch Chef AJ making decadent desserts with our Saigon Cinnamon: LINK
Quick Tips:
- Add 1-2 tsp Saigon Cinnamon to 1 cup Straus Family Organic yogurt.
Dill Seed
$7.25 – $19.60In Old Norse, the word dill means “to lull” – it was mixed with water to help babies sleep. Egyptians believed burying dill with their dead would protect them in the afterlife against hunger.
Although Dill has a unique and powerful flavor, it pairs well with a wide variety of foods including poultry, fish, salads, sauces, dips, starches, and vegetables.
Gingerbread Spice
$10.25 – $27.70Originally baked in German monasteries in the 14th century to aid digestion, gingerbread quickly spread throughout Europe. An International tradition, and an American classic, this blend of sweet, aromatic spices, is driven by the lemony, sweet flavor of freshly milled ginger root. Use to flavor gingerbread or in cookies, cakes, pies, or smoothies to deliver this unmistakable classic flavor.
Hand blended in small batches with: ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and cardamom.
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Jalapeño Chile Pepper
$8.50 – $23.00Traditionally cultivated in Veracruz, Mexico, this Chile Pepper has also become a favorite of the Southwestern United States. Not too hot and not too mild, it is delicate in its dried form and should be added to foods for finishing.
Just before serving, add to Southwestern dishes, guacamole, corn bread, salad dressings, eggs, potatoes and vegetables for a little kick. It will lose its flavor and heat if added too early in the cooking process.
Morita Chipotle Chile Pepper
$9.00 – $26.00The Chipotle Chile is the dried form of a mature red Jalapeño Pepper. The Morita variety, by far the most common sold in the U.S., is smaller than the “True” Chipotle, and retains its dark, raisin-like appearance.
Add to Southwest and Central American dishes where the combination of smoky and hot flavors are desired.
