Berbere is an Ethiopian spice blend that packs a flavorful punch! Blending chilies with spices such as coriander, allspice, cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg, this signature spice will bring a rich, aromatic flavor to any recipe. Whether you use it as a dry rub, marinade, or all-purpose seasoning, berbere is sure to bring a unique and […]
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Spices are one of the easiest ways to add flavor to any dish. But knowing which spices go well with each other can often be difficult for new cooks. Luckily there is a simple solution to that entire issue, spice blends. They’re basic combinations of spices that are known to work well together that
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If you are a fan of pumpkin pie then you’d probably be surprised to learn that the main flavor of the pie isn’t pumpkin. Instead, it gets most of its flavor from a unique blend of spices simply called pumpkin pie spice. And this is nothing new, as we have references to this spice
If you are familiar with Morrocan cuisine then chances are you have heard of Ras el Hanout. It’s an enigmatic spice blend that can be found in many dishes from the country. In fact when you think of the flavors of Morroco more than likely you are thinking about Ras el Hanout. But
Stop me if you’ve heard this all before, but I love pork chops. I have no issue with saying that they are one of my all-time favorite cuts of meat. And honestly, how could any carnivore not enjoy the simple pork chop? They’re a relatively cheap cut of meat that won’t put a dent
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To be honest, I’m sort of new to the whole barbecue thing. I mean, obviously, I ate my fair share of it growing up, but as far as cooking “real” barbecue, well that was virgin territory for most of my life. However, four years ago my father invested in a stand-up smoker, and ever
