Recipes

The earthy spice of Vanns Harissa, slight green bitterness of Vanns Celery Seed, and heat of Vanns Aleppo Style Chili Flakes bring some excitement to tender roast chicken, with sumac-marinated red onions adding a pop of brightness.

Make this simple dish on a Sunday and you’ll have a flavorful, juicy protein to toss in your lunch salads or serve as part of your weeknight dinner for days.

Romesco, a classic Spanish sauce of pureed roasted peppers, spices, nuts, and vinegar, goes beautifully with every kind of vegetable, raw and cooked - here it's paired with garlicky green beans cooked low and slow in butter for a beautiful browned flavor.

Warm, fragrant Vanns Nutmeg and Cinnamon combine with the creamy tang of buttermilk to create a classic custard pie.

A fairly simple set of ingredients combines with a blend of Vanns spices to create a complex and hearty dish that your guests might not even realize is vegetarian. A perfectly poached egg on top means this dish can be enjoyed from breakfast to dinner.

This mix of Vanns spices, nuts, and seeds, toasted and coarsely ground, can add flavor and sophistication to a variety of savory dishes.

A lightened up, brightened up version of chicken parm that won't weigh you down, but still gives that same satisfaction of juicy chicken, melty cheese, and savory tomato sauce.

Vanns Fajita Seasoning doesn't need to stay inside of a tortilla - it makes for a great fajita-inspired turkey burger as well!

Vanns Orange Extract adds a delicious hint of citrus to a classic chocolate magic shell.

Vanns Cardamom, Cinnamon, Black Tellicherry Peppercorns, and Vanilla add depth and warmth to sweet, chewy, candied orange peels.

A perfect dish for spring, using seasonal vegetables like fennel and leeks to build a light-but-savory broth for tender and flaky cod, with a touch of richness thanks to a homemade garlic mayonnaise.

Hummus isn't the only bean-based dip that's easy to make at home -- this red-lentil based spread is a vegetarian version of kibbe, a Lebanese dish that takes many forms, but always involves bulgur wheat and a mix of delicious spices.

Vanns Sichuan Peppercorns add a spicy twist to cumin-scented lamb meatballs, counterbalanced with a cooling cucumber salad.

By baking brown rice instead of steaming it on the stove, the risk of over or undercooking disappears - in this version, Vanns Curry Powder and a few simple vegetables add flavor and texture.

A fluffy, crispy, buttery Dutch baby pancake is spiced up with warm Vanns Cardamom and Cinnamom and topped with a sharp, sweet blackberry compote.

Vanns ground cardamom and almond extract add a fragrant twist to classic rice pudding, while cooking the rice in almond milk lightens things up.

A versatile spicy chili oil with more flavor than you'd expect, thanks to the addition of Vanns Star Anise, garlic, scallions, and fresh ginger.

A blend of aromatic spices brings the traditional complex flavors of pho to a vegetarian version.

Spicy, savory Italian sausage, earthy kale, sweet caramelized onions, and creamy potatoes combine with chicken stock and a sprinkling of parmesan and black pepper to create the perfect cold-weather soup.

A warm spice blend and bright lemon zest and juice bring juicy chicken, fluffy basmati rice, and tender broccoli together in this one-pot meal.

Homemade lamb sausage is made easy with the use of Vanns Harissa spice blend.

The warm and hot spices of Vanns Island Jerk blend make a perfect coating for crispy, oven-baked wings.

A lightened-up, spiced-up take on the classic creamed spinach, perfect as an addition to any kind of meal, fully Indian-themed or not.

Creamy chickpeas, earthy swiss chard, and aromatic Vanns Caraway Seeds combine with the sweetness of carrots to create a stunner of a vegetable dish that works equally well as a side or a light main.

Vanns Ground Turmeric adds vibrant color and subtle flavor to poached eggs.

Oven-baked sweet potato fries dusted with a savory seasoning mix pair perfectly with a slightly sweet, smoky aioli.

A lighter take on a taco salad, featuring ground turkey spiced with Vanns Taco Seasoning, and a homemade pico de gallo salsa.

A perfectly spiced cake from writer Laurie Colwin makes for a simple dessert at the end of a meal or a perfect accompaniment to tea or coffee.

A different side to the humble chickpea, crisped up in olive oil and tossed with an addictively savory blend of spices.

A curried twist on the classic Shepherd's Pie, with sweet potatoes taking the place of mashed white potatoes on top.