Rooster sauce and cheddar go boom! Great party dips keep things simple…and fast. In our books, add “spicy” too and we’ve got a real winner in the making. This Sriracha cheese sauce is fast to whip up with plenty of Rooster sauce flair. Add more, too, for extra heat and garlicky undertones or you can […]
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Simple Southern charm… Want a simple dipping sauce that still charms the pants off your guests? This kickin’ Cajun dipping sauce is all that. It takes only five minutes to pull together, but it’s chock full of Southern charm and a decent kick to boot. There are multiple heat sources here. Cajun seasoning typically contains […]
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Earthy and a little sweet… Here’s the simple truth: Any homemade taco seasoning is going to be much healthier than those store-bought packets. Those packets contain preservatives, anti-caking agents, and other non-spice ingredients to prolong their shelf-life. So if you’re looking for a typical homemade taco spice mix, take a look at our traditional recipe […]
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A healthy, yet bold meal… Healthy sure doesn’t need to be boring, and chili peppers are always a perfect way to liven things up in our book. Jalapeño pepper meet healthy quinoa and let the games begin. Either black or white quinoa can work here, but black quinoa we believe tastes the best in this […]
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Tropical tang, earthy sweet… Want a tasty party time barbecue sauce? This spicy Hawaiian BBQ sauce hits hits the right notes to make a whole lot of people happy. That delicious tropical tangy sweetness of pineapple meets the earthy sweetness of dark brown sugar. And then there’s the hint of fire. Ground ginger and cayenne […]
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