Chef AJ UWL Spice Blends
$11.25
Red 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. Available in large jar (~5/8 cup) only. 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.
Black 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. Available in large jar (~ 5/8 cup) only. Hand blended in small batches: cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and chiles.
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Italian Herbs
$9.25 – $25.00Our classic herb blend highlights the bold flavors reminiscent of the smells & tastes in simple Italian restaurants. Though many believe that Italian seasoning is an American invention, it is available all over the world except, of course, in Italy! Use this well-balanced herb blend on pizzas, pasta, proteins and any time you want to add classic Italian flavor. May be used in recipes calling for Italian Seasoning.
Hand blended in small batches with: sage, basil, oregano, marjoram, thyme, and rosemary.
French Vinaigrette
$10.00 – $27.00Traditional French meals are completed by serving a simple salad course, frequently just lettuce or frisee leaves moistened by a very light vinaigrette. Our French Vinaigrette Dressing is authentically based on shallots, milled mustard seed, and French herbs. After mixing (directions below), pour some dressing into the bottom of your salad bowl before adding the dry lettuce. Toss and enjoy. Also makes a wonderful marinade for asparagus, broccoli, or green beans. Bon appetit!
Traditional French dressing or vegetable marinade directions: Mix 2T Blend with 2T water, let stand 5 minutes to rehydrate. Whisk in ½ cup olive oil & 1/4 to 1/3 cup vinegar (typically sherry vinegar, wine vinegar, or our personal favorite, champagne vinegar).
Hand blended in small batches: shallots, sea salt, mustard, black pepper, and tarragon.
Quick Tips:
- Toss some French Vinaigrette Spice Blend on white fish before grilling or pan-frying.
Cumin
$8.50 – $24.30Native to the Mediterranean and South Asia, Cumin is also a signature flavor for Central American and European cuisines. As a symbol of love and fidelity during the Middle Ages, wedding guests carried Cumin in their pockets, and wives of soldiers added it to baked bread for their husbands. Our Cumin is hand harvested, and has a high percentage of essential oils, delivering more powerful aromatics, and a slightly astringent, citrusy quality.
Ancho Chile Pepper
$5.50 – $11.50The Ancho Chile is the dried version of the Poblano Pepper and the most popular dried chile in Mexican cooking. The sweetest of dried peppers, with deep, rich berry flavors, mild bitterness, and mild to medium hotness, Ancho is frequently used as the base flavor of sauce and spice mixes like dry rubs or mole. We stem and partially seed our Anchos by hand before milling to provide the strongest Chile flavors without being overpowered by excessive heat. Try replacing paprika with Ancho Chile Powder in any recipe to bring a fuller, earthier Chile flavor and beckoning for you to take another bite.
Madras Curry
$10.25 – $27.70Originally from Chennai, India this spicy sweet curry was intended for vegetarian dishes, but also complements proteins. “Madras” is the 17th century name of Chennai, adopted by British cooks to name this popular curry powder. Cook with vegetables, coconut milk or yogurt to make a traditional curry sauce.
Hand blended in small batches with: coriander, pepper, cumin, mustard, turmeric, cardamom, Chiles, curry leaves, and cloves.
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Sandra Fisher (verified owner) –
I make Chef AJ black bean child and red lentil child, these spices are absolutely awesome. My husband has made comment each time I use them how good the food tastes.
Jill Saibel –
I mix this with my pizza sauce. Wonderful!
Maureen Kehoe –
Can’t wait to try Chef AJ’s recipes with these spices after just viewing Chef AJ make her tostado rice recipe on Youtube. It took her about 5 minutes to make it!!!
Lupita Cabral (verified owner) –
I love Chef AJ and her spices! 😊 I use the spice blends on everything. My husband and dad always give good reviews. Thank you for making my plant based food taste terrific. 💗