Recipes with G&G Spice Blends

Thursday, March 17, 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.