Realistic Vegan Cooking
Blends of herbs and spices to wake up your taste buds and add flare to your dishes.
This simple homemade Greek seasoning recipe makes a small amount, about 4 tablespoons of spice blend. But, I like to cut the recipe in half and make around 2 tablespoons of greek seasoning, since I don’t use it often and can make it quickly if needed. I first discovered Greek seasoning in the old non-vegan […]
This winter, use chai latte spice mix to make a warm, satisfying drink you’ll want every night. Add a little bit of richness to a hot chai tea with the addition of almond milk or coconut milk and maple syrup. You can adjust the amount of chai spice mix, plant based milk and maple syrup […]
What are the differences between Cajun and Creole spice mixes and their cultures? Cajuns are French colonists from the Acadia region of Canada who immigrated to Louisiana after the British conquest of Canada in the 1700s. Creole describes the descendants of the Cajuns, and of the Spanish and Africans, who were born in Louisiana to […]
There are many variations of this homemade ranch dressing mix on the interwebs, but this is a tried and true recipe I’ve had for a long time. I’m not sure where it came from, but both Mr. Key Lime and I really like the flavors. I use this mix to make a vegan ranch dressing […]
I use these 3 Pumpkin Pie Spice Mixes all the time. It’s amazing how many holiday recipes call for it. You likely have on hand all the spices in the mix – why not make your own? The mixes consist of five main spices, with cardamom and mace as two additional, optional spices. I provide […]
Yes, this is *that* Everything Bagel Seasoning recipe. It’s easily found all over the internet, but I’m posting it here because I use it on my Jalapeno and Everything Pretzels. I use this seasoning on my toast. It’s also great on any cooked vegetables, but especially potatoes. We keep a jar of this in my […]