Recipes

Summer Salad Playbook

We’re keeping the spirit of summer alive with a rainbow of satisfying salads. From full-on entrées to sides that make any meal a feast, these well-spiced salads are sure to steal the show. Whether you crave something fresh and light or bold and hearty, there’s a salad here for every appetite. For especially quick and crowd-pleasing dressings, skip the pre-made bottles and whip up our own using our Nigella Caesar or Ranch Seasoning blends. It’s tart, savory, vegan, and whips up in no time. To make a quick dressing, mix 1/4 cup Nigella Caesar spice with 1/3 cup water and 1 cup vegetable oil. Whisk it all together and you’ve got a creamy, flavor-packed vegan dressing in minutes. For a tangy, creamy, herb-packed dressing perfect for salads, veggies, or dipping just about anything, combine one cup of sour cream or plain Greek yogurt with a tablespoon of Ranch Seasoning, a big squeeze of lemon, a dash of olive oil, and a pinch of salt.    Fajita Steak Salad For a large summer gathering, you want a dish that pleases the crowd with minimal fuss. This fajita steak salad delivers satisfying grill fare without excess effort or mess — and it’s delicious to boot. Hearty but not too heavy, it’s perfect alongside grilled corn or a cold margarita for even more summer goodness. Get the recipe. Mexican Street Corn Salad  This street corn salad captures all the smoky, tangy flavors of classic elote — without the cob. Cuban Spice brings warmth and balance, and the mayo-free recipe is ideal for summer gatherings. Get the recipe. Nigella Watermelon Salad  Sweet, tart, and just a little spicy, this watermelon salad balances juicy fruit with sharp arugula and nutty Nigella Seeds. Quick to toss together and easy to scale, it’s a standout at any summer picnic. Get the recipe. Tadka Carrot and Cauliflower Salad The warm tadka of Brown and Yellow Mustard Seeds, Cumin, Turmeric, Chile, and Asafoetida brings deep flavor and gentle heat to this versatile salad. A squeeze of lime brightens the dish and brings everything together. Get the recipe.

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Ranch Dressing

5 min

Indulge in the creamy richness of our homemade Ranch Dressing, crafted with our signature spice mix bursting with flavors of garlic, onion, black pepper, chives, parsley, dill, and thyme. Our salt-free blend puts you in control, allowing for a perfectly seasoned dressing every time. Plus, with simple substitutions, this versatile recipe easily transforms into a dairy-free delight using vegan alternatives. Enjoy the classic tangy goodness of Ranch Dressing, made at home in minutes!

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Mississippi Pot Roast

15 min

Mississippi Pot Roast is one of the easiest, most flavorful meals I have made in a long time thanks to the combination of Italian Herbs and Ranch Seasoning that make an incredibly delicious broth. Combine that with the tangy brine from the pepperoncinis, and you've got yourself an epic combo that (if possible) is even better as leftovers. Cook it slow in the oven or set it and forget it with 6 hours in the crockpot on medium. Either way, this dish is simple to make and ideal for potlucks. I won't try to tell you how to eat yours, but I LOVED the meat as a sandwich on a hoagie roll. Try it as a sandwich or get creative in your serving style—the sky's the limit here. The original dish is known for its simplicity and bold flavors, and our World Spice version brings those flavors to a whole new level.

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Slow Sloppy Chicken Sandwiches

4 hrs

Ditch the ordinary chicken dish and meet your new lunch obsession: Slow Sloppy Chicken Sandwiches. It's your ticket to instant potluck fame and full belly satisfaction. Forget your everyday chicken breast—dark meat's the dark horse here because it won't get dry after cooking like its lighter counterpart. Unleash a smoky, spicy tornado with Chipotle Chili Powder, kissed by Ranch Seasoning's rebellious twist. Time to get sloppy in style. 🍔🔥

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Buffalo Totchos

In the realm of culinary fusion, which can admittedly be hit or miss, "totchos" are a stroke of pure pub-fare genius. Universally beloved, the combination of tater tots and nachos are proof positive that good things can be made even better. So we thought we'd see just how far we could take it with a couple of beloved spice flavors. Yes, Buffalo Spice on chicken and fresh Ranch dressing for the drizzle and dunk. 

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Ranch Broccoli Salad

Ranch Seasoning is a summer favorite, and whether you like it as a dressing or a dipping sauce best, there is no substitute. In this salad, we chopped the classic crudité and dressed it with an easy DIY ranch dressing with buttermilk and mayonnaise. Bacon bits and crispy onions add an extra layer of flavor to take this salad over the top. A perfect salad to whip up for picnics and cookouts, it is a great summer go-to salad with plenty of hearty veggie crunch. Our Ranch Seasoning is salt and preservative free so you can adjust salt to taste and add as much of this bright and tangy seasoning as you like.

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Flour Tortillas

It's no secret that flour tortillas are champions of versatility! You can top them with anything, fill them with anything, and they work great for snacks or for meals. What's less well known, however, is that they're also incredibly easy to make! Really! And nothing beats a fresh, warm tortilla.When making tortillas at home, use the opportunity to be creative! By using different spices or flours, you can inject a little flair into your recipe, and make your tortillas truly unique! In this recipe, we use Saffron and Butterfly Pea Flower to give our tortillas unique and distinctive colors. You can substitute a portion of the all-purpose flour for other flours, too, for more flavor and texture variety.Recipes such as this one traditionally use lard, but we've found that vegetable oil makes a perfectly suitable substitution. It's easy to double or triple this recipe, and they'll keep in your refrigerator in an airtight container for a couple of weeks. Homemade tortillas are best when fresh, though, and we don't think you'll have any problem finding ways to use them!

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Cauliflower Tortillas

Sorry corn, I love you, but I don't need you anymore. I have a new BFF - and it's name is cauliflower. Please don't be jealous - you'll always have a place in my kitchen, just not when it comes to making tortillas. Cauliflower, the new low-carb darling, does an amazing job at creating flavorful, flexible tortillas good enough for sandwich wraps, tacos, enchiladas - even lasagna, if seasoned properly. And that's the beauty of this recipe - you can flavor these tortillas any way you like, whether it's for Mexican food, Greek gyros, or, and here's the most amazing thing of all: as a stand-in for Caraway Rye Bread. Oh, how I've missed the unmistakable flavor of a fresh slice of rye bread! Well, I'm here to tell you that it's back on the menu, cauliflower style. All it takes is a spoonful of our Ranch seasoning and a some whole caraway seeds, and the transformation is complete. Welcome back, turkey, corned beef, and pastrami sandwiches!

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Crowd Pleasing Party Dips

Perfect for snacking or for parties, spiced yogurt dips are easy to make and keep well in the fridge for up to a week. One container of plain Greek yogurt or sour cream and 2-3 tablespoons of spice are all you need. Our seasoning blends offer a fresh flavor profile you won't find in the average packet. Our favorite is the Cascade Mushroom Mix because it has a strong dose of onion and garlic along with some powdered Worcestershire for a deep umami flavor.

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