Recipes with G&G Spice Blends

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

  Having a good assortment of spice blends on hand can make whipping up dinner infinitely easier! Try cooking with our G&G signature spice blends to give your next meal a little extra pizzazz. Here are a some recipes and ideas to get you started!

The Real Dill

G&G’s Southern Spice Blend

Recipe: Creamy Lemon Dill Chicken

Serves 2

You'll need:

• 3/4 cup orzo
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 chicken breasts (about 12 oz total)
• 1/3 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 Tbsp The Real Dill spice blend
• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

• Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil, then add orzo and cook until al dente, about 7–10 minutes
• Heat oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat
• Season chicken with salt & pepper
• Sear chicken over medium heat until browned on both sides, about 4–5 min, or until 165ºF
• Remove chicken from pan
• To the same pan, add broth and cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes
• Whisk in cream & The Real Dill spice blend and cook another 1–2 min, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, then remove from heat
• Slice chicken and serve with sauce & orzo

A couple more ideas...

Make a simple Dill Potato Salad! Mix cubed boiled potatoes with mayonnaise, fresh parsley, The Real Dill spice blend, and a squeeze of lemon. This one is definitely a crowd-pleaser. Or, try a new twist on garlic bread! Slice a baguette in half lengthwise, spread with butter and minced garlic, then top with The Real Dill Spice blend and bake at 350ºF for 10 minutes.

Mint to Be

G&G’s Moroccan Spice Blend

Recipe: Lamb Kebabs

Serves 2

You'll need:

• Wooden skewers 
• 1 lb lamb, cubed
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp Mint to Be spice blend
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 Tbsp mint, chopped
• 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
• 2 Tbsp parsley, chopped
• Salt & pepper
• 2 pitas

Instructions:

• Filled a rimmed baking sheet with water and place wooden skewers in to soak (this will keep them from catching fire while cooking)
• Toss lamb with oil, Mint to Be spice blend, garlic & HALF of lemon zest
• Preheat grill 
• Thread lamb cubes onto skewers
• Make herbed yogurt by mixing yogurt, mint, cilantro, parsley, remaining lemon zest, and salt & pepper to taste
• Grill 8–10 min or until desired doneness
• Serve with herbed yogurt & pita

A couple more ideas...

Top your hummus with Mint-to-Be-spiced oil! Whether you make your own hummus or get it from the store, any hummus is immediately elevated by topping it with a mixture of olive oil & our Mint to Be spice blend. Roasting root veggies with oil, salt, pepper, and Mint to Be is a great side dish any roasted or grilled meat.

Sage Advice

G&G’s Tuscan Spice Blend

Recipe: Chicken Burgers

Serves 2

You'll need:

• 8 oz ground chicken (or turkey if you prefer!)
• 1 Tbsp Sage Advice spice blend
• 1 red onion
• 2 slices havarti cheese
• 2 hamburger buns
• 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 2–4 leaves lettuce
• Salt & pepper
• Olive oil

Instructions:

• Mix ground chicken with Sage Advice spice blend, salt & pepper and form into 2 patties
• Cut red onion into thick slices and brush with oil
• Add red onion slices to grill and let cook for 5–7 min on each side
• Grill burgers for about 5–7 minutes on first side, flip, let cook for 3–5 minutes, then add a slice of havarti to each burger and finish cooking for 2 minutes
• Assemble burgers with mayonnaise, tomato slices, lettuce & charred red onion

A couple more ideas...

Toss buttered pasta with Sage Advice and grilled or sautéed mushrooms for a quick and satisfying meal, or kick your next white bean soup up a notch by adding Sage Advice into the mix. All you need to do is sauté diced onions, carrots, celery & minced garlic in oil in a large pot, add the spice blend, salt & pepper, then pour in vegetable broth & white beans and simmer for about 20 minutes. 

Good Chives Only

G&G’s Asian Spice Blend

Recipe: Sesame Noodles

Serves 2

You'll need:

• 8 oz lo mein noodles
• 3 Tbsp sesame oil
• 2 Tbsp Good Chives Only spice blend
• 1/2 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp cilantro, chopped
• 2 tsp mint, chopped
• 2 Tbsp chili crisp

Instructions:

• Bring a pot of salted water to boil, then add noodles and cook until just done, about 8–10 min
• Heat sesame oil in a small sauté pan, then pour over Good Chives Only spice blend in a small heat-proof bowl and add soy sauce, rice wine vinegar & brown sugar to make sesame dressing
• Drain noodles and transfer to a medium bowl, then combine with sesame dressing & herbs and top with chili crisp

A couple more ideas...

Next time you make chicken wings, add Good Chives Only to your rub! It'll add a little something extra to the flavor. Or, mix it in with a simple shrimp & veggie stir fry.

Ciao, Tomato!

G&G’s Italian Spice Blend

Recipe: Creamy Italian Pasta

Serves 2

You'll need:

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 Tbsp sliced garlic
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup white wine
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp Ciao, Tomato! spice blend
• 1/2 cup fresh diced tomato
• Your choice of pasta
• 1/3 cup half & half
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan
• Fresh basil for garnish, cut into ribbons or roughly chopped
• Salt & pepper
• Olive oil

Instructions:

• Heat oven to 400
• Toss cherry tomatoes with oil, salt & pepper, the place on a sheet pan and cook in the oven for 10–15 min, until browning and starting to caramelize
• Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a sauté pan over medium, then add garlic, onion, red pepper flakes, paprika and salt & pepper to taste
• Cook for about 5 min, until starting to brown, then deglaze the pan with white wine and add chicken broth, Ciao, Tomato! spice blend, and diced tomato
• Turn heat up to med-high and bring to a simmer
• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for pasta, then cook according to package instructions, saving 1/2 cup pasta water when draining
• Take cherry tomatoes out of oven and add to sauce, then remove sauce from heat and slowly stir in half & half
• Add cooked pasta to the sauce, adding reserved pasta water 1 Tbsp at a time if needed to get sauce to desired consistency, then stir in most of parmesan
• Serve and top with basil and remaining parmesan

A couple more ideas...

Make a dipping sauce for focaccia or crusty bread by mixing Ciao, Tomato! into warmed olive oil with grated parmesan and pine nuts. Or, use it as a seasoning when you roast a whole chicken for an added punch of flavor.

Ancho Lime Ob-Zest

G&G’s Southwest Spice Blend

Recipe: Blackened Fish Tacos

Serves 2

You'll need:

• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced 
• 2 Tbsp green onion, sliced
• 8–10 oz white fish (like cod, mahi, or haddock)
• 1 Tbsp butter 
• 3 tsp Ancho Lime Ob-Zest spice blend
• 1 lime
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 4 flour tortillas
• Salt & pepper
• Olive oil

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 400°
• Toss cilantro with jalapeño, green onion, 1 tsp olive oil, salt & pepper to taste
• Melt butter in an ovenproof sauté pan over med-high
• Brush fish with 1 Tbsp oil then rub with Ancho Lime Ob-Zest spice blend, then add to hot pan, skin side down, and cook 2-3 min
• Flip then transfer pan to oven and bake 8–12 min, until opaque and flaky
• Zest whole lime and juice half of lime, keeping separate
• Combine greek yogurt, lime zest & lime juice
• Warm tortillas in microwave, covered with a wet paper towel for 30–45 seconds, then assemble tacos with fish, cream, and cilantro-jalapeño mixture

A couple more ideas...

Blister shishito peppers, then serve with a homemade aioli of mayo, lime juice, Ancho Lime Ob-Zest, grated garlic & salt. For an unexpected pop of flavor, season your next bowl of popcorn with Ancho Lime Ob-Zest, flaky salt, and a squeeze of lime!