Classic OLIVE-OIL BREAD DIPPING Seasoning
$ 3.50
This tasty spice blend, full of the flavors of the sunny Mediterranean, is the perfect companion to fresh crusty bread and extra virgin olive oil for an unforgettable bite packed with flavor.
To make a remarkable olive oil seasoning dip, mix 2 tablespoons Classic OLIVE-OIL BREAD DIPPING Seasoning with ½ cup of your favorite extra virgin olive oil. Quick Tip: For best flavor gently heat oil with bread dipper for 30-60 seconds in microwave or on the stove top. You can of course easily adjust this with more or less seasoning to suite the tastes of your friends and family. We like to mix this and let it set for about 30 minutes prior to using as that allows the seasonings to fully marry with the olive oil. Serve hunks of crusty french bread around little ramekins of this signature blend paired with a top notch olive oil and watch it disappear!
For a tasty vinegar and oil salad dressing, mix 2 tablespoons Olive-Oil Dipping Seasoning with 2/3 cup olive oil and 1/4 cup vinegar, let stand for at least 15 minutes.
This blend is quite versatile, and it makes a great marinade, using the dressing recipe from above, for chicken, pork or fish. Classic Olive Oil Dipping Seasoning can also be used as a dry rub for steaks, lamb or pork chops. It's delicious as a seasoning for breading or a topping for macaroni and cheese, or mixing some in with breadcrumbs for meatballs, or into sour cream for a quick potato chip dip or on your breadsticks just before they go in the oven. Also into salads, casserole, bread, pizza dough, pasta. A pinch of this blend is also great sprinkled on baked chicken, french fries, or popcorn.
Ingredients: Hand mixed from Rosemary, dried Lemon peel, Chives, roasted minced Onion, Mediterranean Oregano, Parsley and Himalayan pink sea Salt.
- 100% Natural, No Preservatives or Bulking Agents, No Sugar, Gluten Free Ingredients, Vegan, Non-GMO
Dipping Trio Gift Set
$ 34.00
Treat yourself or someone special! Three dipping blends, a beautiful olive wood dipping dish and matching olive wood spoon. You can also choose to add a small bottle of extra virgin olive oil, so all you need is a nice crusty loaf of bread!
Set includes: Signature blend, Roasted Garlic blend and Tuscan blend.
Not in the mood to dip bread? Try any of these blends on your favorite pasta, potato or veggie dish.
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GREEK Seasoning
$ 3.50
Mediterrean All-Purpose Spice Seasoning
This robust blend is a blank canvas, just screaming for flavor fusion. Greek Spice, or Grecque, is a gentle and tasty, highly aromatic, seasoning blend for Mediterranean luvin’ flavor. It is versatile and easy to use. Greek need only be paired with olive oil.
Taste and Aroma
- Perfect when roasting vegetables of every kind. Drizzle your favorite olive oil over vegetables before sprinkling them with Greek Seasoning, before baking or roasting.
- Adds a light, savory flavor to chicken, fish, lamb, and soups.
- Mix with any fruity olive oil for a simple, delicious poultry marinade or to make a flavorful sauce for spaghetti, veal parmesan, or noodles.
- Or rub some between your hands and sprinkle it on a store-bought pizza to improve its taste.
- Good sprinkled on pork chops and steaks before serving. Add to ground beef for flavorful burgers.
- It’s a tasty blend for homemade shish kebabs or gyros sauce, and wonderful on grilled vegetables.
- Greek Seasoning also makes a flavorful topping on dips like hummus. Or on top of breads and baked goods.
- For a classic gyros sauce, mix 2-3 teaspoons with 1 cup sour cream or plain greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons diced cucumber, and 1 tablespoon minced onion.
- For a nice shish-kebab marinade for lamb, beef, pork or chicken, mix 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning with lukewarm water to rehydrate, then mix with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Cut 1 pound of meat into cubes, cover with marinade, and refrigerate overnight. Skewer, then grill until brown.
- As a marinade, try emulsifying red wine with olive oil, add fresh lemon juice and 1 or 2 tsp. of Greek and marinate in the refrigerator for three hours before cooking.
Saratoga Spicery Greek Seasoning is packed fresh offering quality you can taste. All spices, herbs, and blends are Non-Irradiated, no preservatives, all-natural, no MSG, no GMO, and zero fillers ★ Small Batch Blended ★ Freshness Dated ★ Good up to 1 year after opening, but even better if used within 6 months ★ Hand crafted in U.S.A.
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HERBES de PROVENCE
$ 3.50
• Enchanting to smell and bewildering in taste •
Herbes de Provence is a tour of delicate flavors. This classic blend from the South of France for country cooking, also known as Provençal herbs, is floral, flavorful, fruity & fresh.
There are as many mixtures of Herbes de Provence as there are ways to use it. Ours is a purist mixture, with a very unique and delicious flavor from a special combination of hand-blended (mixed together, but not ground) thyme, basil, summer savory, oregano, and rosemary, with a hint of marjoram, that represents the bounty and fragrance of the region. And it makes everything taste heavenly.
Herbes de Provence is used to add the flavor of the French countryside with ease and simplicity instead of using individual herbs. These herbs are commonly used as a dry rub to season grilled and roasted meats and as a seasoning in roasted chicken, baked fish and seafood, as well as in soups, gravies and stews, and vegetable dishes.
❖ How to Enjoy it
→ Use this charming blend/mélange to sprinkle over fresh goat cheese drizzled with Saratoga extra-virgin olive oil, to rub densely over a leg of lamb or pork chops, and to season oven-roasted vegetables of all kinds.
→ Herbes de Provence makes a terrific flavorful addition to omelettes, roasted chicken or turkey, all kind of meats: beef, veal, pork, lamb, & for all kind of fish or sea-food, marinades, sauces, salads, soups, fried vegetables and vegetable stews as well.
→ Apply before grilling or baking to kabobs, and white fish.
→ Add it to a vinaigrette and drizzle it over a fresh green salad to give them a holiday fragrance.
→ Blend it with yogurt and garlic for a flavorful lamb marinade. Add a dash to the filling of a savory tart or quiche, or pizza as well.
→ Combining this lovely herb blend with a top-grade olive oil makes a lovely dipping sauce for fresh bread, and it will always complement your meal well when your entrée also contains Herbes de Provence.
→ Ideal for vegetables, especially eggplant and zucchini, and it holds up well in heartier dishes like braised rabbit or roast chicken.
→ Our special blend of aromatic herbs may also be used in olive oil when cooking all kind of vegetables. Use this blend with any Italian recipe. In fact, use it anytime you want a taste of sunny French Provence.
→ For a quick vinaigrette, mix 1 teaspoon with ¼ cup red wine vinegar and ½ cup olive oil.
❖ Ingredients: thyme, basil, summer savory, oregano, rosemary & marjoram.
Did you know… Marjoram (an herb in the oregano family) was referred to as the “Joy of the Mountains” by the Greeks and celebrated throughout the Mediterranean for its flavor, fragrance and medicinal values. If wild marjoram grew on a grave, it was thought to bring happiness to the departed. Both the Greeks and Romans adorned young couples with a marjoram crown and in ancient Egypt, the herb was offered upon altars to the Egyptian deities.
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- Dietary Restrictions: Salt free, Gluten-Free, No MSG, Non-Dairy, Non-GMO, Kosher, Zero additives.
- Easy to store, minimal foot print.
- Premium quality.
- Hand-crafted in USA
KICKIN' CAJUN Seasoning
$ 3.50
Why we love this blend?
Kickin' Cajun delivers the smokey warmth that typifies the ideal N’awlins cajun taste. One mouthful, and you’ll think you’re on Bourbon Street in N’awlins!
“Cajun” refers to the rustic cuisine of rural Louisiana that was developed by displaced French Canadians during their expulsion from British rule in the 1750's. Cajun food is characterized by simple French & Mediterranean style, one pot style dishes. Kickin' Cajun is the perfect blend of zesty, spicy, savory flavors that are sure to kick any dish up a delicious notch. It's more versatile than you'd think.
❖ Taste and Aroma Profile
This delicious blend has a bit of mild spiciness with just a bit of temperate heat that delights the palate, balanced with the aromatics of fragrant coriander, onion and garlic and the tastes of hearty oregano, sweet paprika and floral thyme. Saratoga Spicery Kickin' Cajun unveils all of the intensity of Cayenne pepper, whose characteristic zing envelops the taste buds in an explosion of flavors and tantalizing notes.
❖ How to Enjoy it
- This seasoning is so tasty and versatile that whether you do a lot of Cajun style cooking —gumbo or jambalaya— or not, you'll find many ways to enjoy it. It's the kind of spice blend that you can use on all kind of things that are not necessarily straight-ahead Cajun dishes.
- Use it as a dry rub (or moisten with olive oil) on fish, chicken, prawns or steaks.
- Adds a spicy zip to fresh crawfish, pork, kabobs, and burgers. In a pinch, Cajun seasoning adds a lot of flavor when you need it.
- Mix with extra virgin olive oil, brush over salmon, then grill.
- Mix with ground turkey breast or 90% lean ground beef, Dijon mustard, and finely chopped red onion for a jazzed up burger.
- Sprinkle over freshly popped popcorn. As with popcorn, Cajun seasoning adds a great extra bit of zip to a vehicle of butter and salt like croutons. You can also use it in the breadcrumbs on top of a pasta bake or casserole. Just stir in a bit along with the salt and oil, and toast the croutons up.
- Mix with Greek yogurt as a dip for veggies or baked potato topper. If you want a way to add some extra oomph to storebought creamy dips like ranch or blue cheese, a good way is to stir in Kickin' Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Combine with crabmeat and cream cheese for surprisingly delectable party food.
- Add to soups, vegetable, lentils or sprinkle over baked potatoes, gratins or grilled tomatoes.
- If you're making a Bloody Mary or a Michelada, try rimming the glass with Kickin' Cajun and salt for a fun twist on the familiar cocktail.
- You can use Kickin' Cajun as a blackening or all-purpose seasoning: Use about 1 tsp. per pound of meat.
- In addition, use as a sprinkle to liven up vegetables, rice and bean dishes, tofu, pasta, or salads.
- We also find it is great on all kinds of potatoes (baked, roasted, fries, etc), especially baked sweet potato fries.
- It's terrific scrambled into eggs for a spicy breakfast.
- It's delicious stirred into everything from hummus, queso, spinach artichoke dip, even guacamole.
- Make the best stovetop Mac and Cheese, just stirring an extra tablespoon or two of Kickin' Cajun.
- Mix it into a marinade, or rub it right on dry or with a little extra virgin olive oil, and it’s ready to go! It’s an easy way to spice up – literally – an ordinary vegetable or side dish!
- Make spiced cashews to serve with drinks. In a bowl mix one pound raw unsalted cashews, 1 egg white, half a cup sugar and 3 tablespoons Kickin' Cajun mix. Mix all together and then pour onto a baking tray. Bake in medium over until brown. Cool and then separate mixture — add a little sea salt to taste, (great also with almonds!).
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For a great fajita marinade, mix together 1 tablespoon Kickin' Cajun seasoning, 2/3 cup vegetable oil and 1/3 cup lime juice or vinegar. Let your chicken, pork, flank or round steak marinate in the fridge overnight, then toss it in a hot cast-iron skillet and cook quickly until done. Serve with bell pepper, onion slices, flour tortillas and sour cream and guacamole for a tasty, easy meal.
❖ Ingredients
We’ve combined a link with the old world herbs & spices of Greek oregano, delicate thyme and cumin with the new world spices of Hungarian paprika, fragrant coriander, cayenne pepper, bold Tellicherry black pepper, dehydrated organic garlic powder, minced onion, and pristine Himalayan pink crystal sea salt (Gourmet food grade), resulting in a perfectly balanced blend-with-a-kick. Our Kickin' Cajun is skillfully blended in small batches to ensure freshness.
❖ Recipe: Apricot Glazed Bacon Wrapped Cajun Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients:
- 1½ pound Pork tenderloin
- 1 Tablespoon Kickin' Cajun seasoning
- 2 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 6 strips bacon
- 3 Tablespoons apricot preserves
- 1 Tablespoon grainy Dijon mustard
Directions:
- Rub the pork tenderloin with the mixture of the Kickin' Cajun seasoning and brown sugar and wrap it up in the bacon.
- Heat an oven safe skillet over medium heat, add the bacon wrapped pork tenderloin and cook until it is browned on all sides, about 10-15 minutes.
- Transfer the pan to a preheated 400°F/200°C oven, roast until the pork reaches 140°F/60°C, about 10-15 minutes, brushing on the mixture of the apricot preserves and mustard near the end before setting aside it to rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
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Dietary Restrictions: Gluten-Free, No MSG, Non-Dairy, Non-GMO, Kosher, Zero additives.
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Easy to store, minimal foot print.
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Oregano imported from Greece. Rosemary and Thyme from Spain. Nutmeg and Tellicherry Black Pepper imported from Western India and Himalayan Pink sea salt from Punjab region of Pakistan. Organic Garlic from California.
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LEMON-PEPPER Seasoning
$ 3.50
A tango of zest and savory❣
One of the great, classic blends —sweet, spicy & lemony— for all taste buds.
A perennial favorite with seafood, our Lemon-Pepper seasoning celebrates the fruits of the ocean with fantastic complementary flavors. It will add wonderful flavor to any meal.
- This classic combination of lemon and black pepper is especially delicious on fish, shrimp and other seafood. Lemon-Pepper gives chicken and fish a subtle flavor boost, just enough to bring out their natural aromas and distinctive taste.
- However, our Lemon-Pepper is very versatile and can be used as a spice rub for grilled meats (particularly poultry) or a zesty topping for pasta or salad.
- Best spice possible for scrambled eggs and omelettes, and crispy lemon-pepper wings with crunchy fries.
- A must for salmon, catfish, flounder, or pecan-crusted grouper (red snapper as well, or any firm-fleshed fish).
- Great for turkey or duck breast, hamburgers, pork roast, chops or cutlets and all cuts of veal (especially stuffed, baked veal breast).
- Use it to sautée vegetables or mix with marinades, sauces, and dressings.
- Add it to butter for an easy flavored butter to add in pasta dishes and sauces.
- Flavor a stir-fry, try it with fruit or ice cream!
- There are so many ways to enjoy it....
- The distinctive scent gets much better when you cook with it.
Ingredients
Non-Irradiated ★ Small Batch Blended
Freshness Dated ★ Best if used within 1 year of opening
Post Script
- Try this fantastic snack idea → spray some pita bread with a fruity Saratoga extra-virgin olive oil, sprinkle over the Lemon-Pepper seasoning and bake in a moderate oven for 8-10 mins. Cut the pita bread into slices. Great to eat on their own or with dips.
- Substitute Lemon-Pepper Seasoning for black pepper anywhere you want a bold, zesty flavor.
- Mix 1 to 2 Tbsp. Lemon-Pepper Seasoning into 1 cup sour cream or yogurt for a tangy dip.
- For mouthwatering chicken, let your bird pieces soak in a mixture of 1 cup buttermilk to 2 Tbsp. Lemon-Pepper Seasoning for a couple of hours before cooking.
- For a bright vinaigrette, whisk 2 tsp. Lemon-Pepper Seasoning with 2 Tbsp. Saratoga balsamic-vinegar and ⅓ cup varietal Saratoga Olive Oil of choice.
- For a citrus-inspired marinade, mix 1 to 2 Tbsp. Lemon-Pepper Seasoning with ¼ cup each orange juice, apple cider vinegar/balsamic, and Saratoga Extra-Virgin Olive Oil.
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Gluten-Free, No MSG, Non-Dairy, Non-GMO, Kosher, Zero additives.
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Easy to store, minimal foot print.
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Tellicherry Black Pepper imported from Western India, Himalayan Pink Salt from Punjab region of Pakistan. Lemon peel, minced white Onion, organic Garlic and Citric acid from California.
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Premium quality.
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MIDNIGHT RED Seasoning
$ 3.50
IF you are searching for a tasty authentic blend that excites your palate and infuse a fabulous flavor for your recipe, you have come to the right place. Our smoky, warm and bright Midnight Red seasoning —some might say that belongs south of the border— is the choice for you! It's one of our customer faves and has endless possibilities.
- Our Midnight Red seasoning is very versatile and can be used in a variety of ways:
- We love to rub it into chicken, pork, fish (baked or broiled), shrimp, lamb, turkey or beef, veggies (especially corn) and french fries.
- Use it to season your burger.
- Sprinkle it on your sandwich or black beans to add that delicious flavor.
- Mix with any fruity Saratoga olive oil for a simple, delicious poultry marinade or to make a flavorful sauce for veal parmesan.
- Sprinkle it on your salad to add a zesty seasoned taste to every bite.
- Rub some between your hands and sprinkle it on a store-bought pizza to improve its taste
- As a marinade, try emulsifying a dark Balsamic vinegar with olive oil, add fresh lemon juice and 1 or 2 tsp. of Midnight Red and marinate in the refrigerator for three hours before cooking.
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❖ Healthy and Natural
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A great option for following Paleo, Mediterranean or similar diets.
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Small Batch Hand-Blended ★ Non-GMO ★ Gluten-free ★ Soy-free ★ MSG Free ★ 100% Vegan & Vegetarian ★ Paleo and Keto diet compliant ★ Non-Dairy ★ Preservative-free ★ Additives-free ★ Non-ETO ★ Non-Irradiated ★ No Sugar ★ No Fillers, free of animal bi-products ★ Easy to store, minimal foot print. ★ No Artificial Intelligence ★ No artificial colors or flavors ★ No Robots (we pack your order by hand) ★ No BS ★ Premium quality — Hand-crafted in U.S.A.
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It's simple → No Short-cuts, just 100% commitment to quality and authentic ingredients.
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Every batch is handcrafted with lots of attention and spice-induced watering eyes in Saratoga Springs, NY.
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We make Spice blends as if our own kids and friends eat them — because they do!!
❖ And When Your Order Arrives...
If you’re not totally happy, get in touch and we’ll fix the problem for free. If you’re still not smiling ear-to-ear, you’ll get your money back.
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ROASTED GARLIC & Herbs Dip Seasoning
$ 3.50
This mouthwatering smoky garlic dip mix is delicious with potato chips, pretzels and vegetables. It also makes a wonderful, creamy salad dressing.
Use to season breadsticks, focaccia, mushroom stuffings or stir fries. Toss in with green salads or side salads (like chicken, potato or tofu), add to casseroles, meat gravies, soups or stews. Use with a little olive oil to create a wet rub for chicken, fish, seafood. Shake on buttered or steamed vegetables (especially green beans and potatoes). You will also find it a great way to spice up your burgers, salads, pizza and pasta as well. This blend is easy to love!
To make a quick salad dressing mix 2 tablespoons of Roasted Garlic seasoning with 2/3 cups of olive oil and 1/3 cup of either red wine or balsamic vinegar.
The flavor profile of our extra-flavorful Roasted Garlic & Herbs seasoning is a delightful balance of red bell pepper and roasted garlic flakes with the delightful undertones provided by rosemary, thyme, sun-dried tomato, savory, oregano, and Himalayan sea salt. Specially made for cooks to inspire extraordinary menus and deliver consistent recipes.
RUSTIC Rub
$ 3.50
Pucker up!
Rustic Rub is a subtle, aromatic Mediterranean fusion blend, unlike any product on market shelves today. We crafted this medley to evoke the herbal flavors found throughout the Mediterranean restaurants and bistros. Rustic is going to liven up your taste buds and could easily become one of your favorite blends.
- If you want to add something a little extra to a rack of tender lamb or a flavorful leg of lamb, you can rub some of Rustic on the meat, to your taste.
- This delicate blend passes its delectable full-bodied flavor into fish and seafood, and stands up wonderfully to strong flavored or gamey meats.
- Add to scrambled eggs, or on roasted, steamed or sautéed vegetables for an explosion of flavor.
- Rub a leg of lamb with fresh extra-virgin olive oil. Slather it with Rustic Rub all over lamb that you've studded with fresh garlic, and roast or grill it, and you have the taste of the Mediterranean right there on your plate.
- If you're making lamburgers, whisk some Rustic into your mayo and slather it over a toasted bun.
- Rustic is also an excellent marinade for pork, and turkey. Mix Rustic with extra-virgin olive and marinate the meat for ten minutes before cooking; the flavor permeates quickly.
- For pasta dishes, add a little olive oil and sprinkle with Rustic.
- Whisk some Rustic with Greek yogurt and use it as a spiced yogurt marinade for pork chops, or lamb skewers.
- Our Rustic Rub has an exquisite flavor. Remember though that it is a very delicate blend and will not hold up to a long or high heat cooking process as that would essentially cook off all of the great subtleties. For those processes, try adding it toward the end of the cooking time so the flavor will shine.
- Rustic Rub goes on pretty anything and everything.
- To convert into a paste, mix equal parts Rustic, olive oil and water. To make a thinner paste to use in a basting method for grilling, add a bit more of the liquids.
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Dietary Restrictions: Gluten-Free, No MSG, Non-Dairy, Non-GMO, Zero additives.
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Rosemary and Thyme imported from Italy and Spain. Paprika from Hungary. Tellicherry Black Pepper imported from Western India and Himalayan Pink sea salt from Punjab region of Pakistan. Fennel and lemon peel from California. Organic coriander from Oregon.
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SARATOGA STEAK & CHOP®
$ 3.50
A lot of people will tell you that a great steak needs no more flavor than a kiss of flame and a pinch of salt.
The truth is that for any steak, whether a great cut or an inexpensive chunk of beef, the right seasoning is key to getting something spectacular. Based on the same idea, Saratoga Steak & Chop® was born.
Zesty, flavorful and complex, our blend is specifically formulated to work perfectly on beef & pork chop, to enhance but not overpower the flavor, and take the kind of intense heat that a steak needs. It has a robust flavor explosion designed for the bolder tastes of steaks and burgers.
We —and some of our friends— have discovered that Saratoga Steak & Chop's charms aren't limited to red meat. Far from it — from enlivening roast potatoes, to spicing up veggies on the BBQ, to making your simple side salad sing, our all natural, small-batch, makes this spice blend an indispensable partner in the kitchen. Don't forget to try it on salmon, pork chops, chicken, hash browns, tater tots, and even French fries. Use it on broccoli, mushrooms, and other grilled or roasted vegetables.
When sprinkled on a steak pre- or post-grilling, the taste of Saratoga Steak & Chop is comparable to a deli favorite: pastrami. One of our personal favorite is actually when it's paired with fish — big tuna, swordfish, or mahi-mahi steaks left overnight in a simple marinade of extra-virgin olive oil and our Saratoga Steak & Chop, then seared quickly on the grill outside or in a cast iron pan on the stove top.
The best method to use our blend for seasoning a steak is, first, bring your steak to room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes. Then, pat the meat dry with a paper towel and apply the spice rub generously (lightly or more to your taste) immediately before cooking (what the meat holds is the amount needed). Let the steak sit with the rub on at room temperature for 20/30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to absorb and the meat to rise in temperature. You don't want it more than 30 mins. on in advance as the salt will draw water out of the meat. This well-rounded rub will provide a nice crust while bringing out the natural flavors of the meat.
To use Saratoga Steak & Chop in a marinade, add ½ teaspoon of the mix to ¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup water, and 2 tablespoons vinegar. Marinate the steak for 15 minutes or more in a plastic bag in the refrigerator before grilling. Be sure that you dispose of the marinade that has been in contact with the raw meat. Make fresh marinade if you wish to use it as a baste or sauce.
Ingredients: This robust seasoning features Hungarian Paprika, Tellicherry black Pepper, Garlic, Onion, roasted red Bell Pepper, black Mustard seed, Coriander, hot Pepper flakes, Rosemary, Thyme, Cardamom seeds, Dill seeds, and Himalayan pink sea Salt.
TUSCAN Dip Seasoning
$ 3.50
Delicious for a unique and luxurious treat!
Serve your Tuscan Dip oil with hot Italian bread or warm baguette. Or drizzle over fresh mozzarella and tomato slices for a healthy snack.
❖ What's inside?
A hand blended classic combination of sweet Oregano, crushed Red Pepper, fragrant Rosemary, delicate Marjoram, Parsley, and ancient Himalayan pink crystal sea Salt (Gourmet food grade). We crush the Rosemary before mixing so you won't experience any prickly needles.
Z' H U G • The ancient Spice of Yemen
$ 5.95
❖ What is Z'HUG, you may be wondering?
Native to Yemen — Z'hug is the epic flavor-packed spice revolution you didn’t know you needed. It's an intense flavor enhancer as much as a flavor on their own.
Often referred to as the Yemeni parmesan, Z'hug (Yemeni Arabic: سَحاوِق — Sometimes spell it zhoug, skhug, s'chug, z'hoog, sahawiq) adds an unparalleled wonderful complexity of flavor to dinner centerpieces that will blow your mind. Adding Z'hug to a dish makes a big impact on its flavor.
In Yemen, the Middle East and North Africa, Z'hug is an essentially savory simple sauce, something like a cross between a pesto and a salsa verde, but hotter than either and with an intricate flavor profile. Z'hug’s versatility makes it more and more popular around the world, and not just in Middle Eastern restaurants and homes. It has recently become popular in the United States.
Our product is a dry recreation of the traditional sauce, featuring a meticulously crafted blend of a variety of premium authentic spices. It has many incredibly devoted fans!
❖ What Does Z'hug Taste Like?
Fragrant, intensely savory, spicy, subtle earthy notes, smokey, slightly citrus finish, with a great depth of flavor and bouquet, and enough heat to satisfy chile fans, but not so much that it overwhelms the other flavors and spices. The exotically delicious combination is sheer genius.
It's a regal spice that adds majesty to dishes, an excellent mystery blend that contributes a whole palette of flavors without dominating an end result. Everything is dialed in — the scent, the color, the texture, the flavor.
❖ How do You enjoy Z'hug? → So many ways!
- Z'hug complements almost any dish and adds an undeniable punch of flavor to salads to fish, sandwiches, soups, pastas, and pizzas.
- This spirited seasoning can also be used as a dry rub for meat, in marinades, sprinkled on veggies and beans, and to add heat to any dish that could use a little kick.
- Dollop into soup and stews just before serving or mixed through rice or quinoa for a quick shortcut to flavor.
- It is especially great in couscous or quinoa, as well as with dips such as hummus and baba ganoush.
- Add it to apple chips or dried fruit. Or sprinkle on French fries.
- Toss a couple pinches of Z'hug over a fresh salad of red quinoa, wild arugula, scallions, crumbled Feta cheese and a lime vinaigrette, for an unexpected (but delicious) touch of heat.
- We've used Z'hug as a dipping sauce for pita bread or roast potatoes, and as a bruschetta and pizza topping (with burrata and wilted greens).
- It's also fantastic stirred into a bowl of green lentils with garlic sausage or beluga lentils with grilled octopus (that last one is amazing).
- A spoonful enlivens a bowl of vegetable or bean soup; it can transform a simple pasta or grain dish.
- We haven’t tried Z'hug as pizza crust yet but I suspect that it would make a delightful breadstick (recipe likely coming soon).
- Z'hug even makes tofu taste good. Use it to marinate shrimp, make a terrific crust (with breadcrumbs or nuts) for salmon or a rack of lamb, or spoon it under the skin of a chicken or Cornish game hen before roasting.
- Try spatchcock a chicken, sprinkle it with sea salt, then sprinkle Z'hug all over. Then squeeze a lemon's worth of juice on it and bag it up. In about two hours throw it in a hot oven.
- Try scrambled eggs wrapped in a tortilla with cheese and Z'hug, topped with sour cream and black pepper.
- Use it as a garnish on top of hummus with pickled things, meat kabobs, and falafels. Zhug is the key to hummus happiness!
- Also makes a great addition to artisan burgers.
- Can be used with yogurt, sour cream or hummus as a flavorful dip for vegetables. Mixed with a little olive oil and some lemon juice makes it a zippy salad dressing.
- Brings Z'hug to the table in hot sauce form! Our Z'hug spice blend can also be used as a paste—a little bit of olive oil, water, vinegar, or wine are instrumental in achieving the right (pesto) consistency. That said, this paste would be a great option if you’re making a marinade or rub for meat, or to create a versatile topping for savory breakfast bowls with tomato, zucchini and chickpea with crumbled bacon, ...it will change your hot sauce experience. When we sample the Z'hug at shows or at the Saratoga Farmer's Market we just add olive oil (50/50 mix) until we have the consistency we want, and we use it sparingly as a garnish for Hummus, or to make a dip appetizer by using Greek yogurt, or feta cheese, or cream cheese, or sour cream.
❖ Fresh Hand Blended Ingredients
- Z'hug is carefully handcrafted on a foundation of Turkish Marash chile pepper • Coriander and Cumin seeds • roasted Garlic • Cardamom • Caraway • Lemon salt • Parsley • Tellicherry black Pepper • and Himalayan pink sea Salt.
- These spices, amazing individually, transport the taste buds entirely in this versatile spice blend.
- This wide variety of diverse spices come from millennia of global trade in the region, including with India and the Middle East. Flavor and spice meet charisma in this delightful balance captured in a bottle, that consumers are sure to love.
❖ Healthy and Natural
- A great option for following Paleo, Mediterranean or similar diets. The incredible taste of fresh Z'hug spices makes it easy to follow any healthy diet!
- Non-GMO • Gluten-free • Soy-free • MSG Free • 100% Vegan & Vegetarian • Paleo and Keto diet compliant • Preservative-free • Additives-free • Non-ETO, Non-Irradiated • No Sugar • No Fillers, free of animal bi-products • No Artificial Intelligence • No artificial colors or flavors • No Robots (we pack your order by hand) • No BS •
- It's simple → No Short-cuts — just 100% commitment to quality and authentic ingredients.
- Every batch is handcrafted with lots of attention and spice-induced watering eyes in Saratoga Springs, NY.
- We make Spice blends as if our own kids and friends eat them — because they do!!
❖ And When Your Order Arrives...
If you’re not totally happy, get in touch and we’ll fix the problem for free. If you’re still not smiling ear-to-ear, you’ll get your money back.
❖ Recipes (coming soon)
❖ Post-script:
Though it may seem like a strange time to celebrate venerable Z'hug when so many in Yemen are suffering, many from hunger, I would argue that there is no better time. For so many Yemenites, their signature Z'hug is a potent reminder of who they really are.
ZA'ATAR • The ancient Spice of Lebanon
$ 3.50
Za'atar .. z'ah-mazing❣
• Breathe in the aroma • Enjoy the crunch of perfectly toasted sesame seeds • Savor the tangy, nutty, and earthy flavor •
❖ What exactly is Za'atar?
Besides a spice blend, a wild herb, a dip, a condiment, and a snacking equivalent of popcorn, it's an ancient cultural icon. Za'atar (pronounced "Zah-tar") is a common traditional versatile everyday spice blend found throughout the Middle East and the Mediterranean.
It's vibrant and aromatic, yet toasty and savory; and adds instant flavor and oomph straight out of the jar. Za'atar is one of our flavor-boosting pantry secrets. Its versatility is astounding, not to mention delicious. Sprinkle over roasted vegetables, whisk into salad dressings, add to marinades and sauces, or even use as a fun, unique garnish for deviled eggs. Try it on hummus, baba-ganoush, cucumber yogurt sauce or roasted pepper feta dip.
The blend is diverse in its applications because it balances the earthiness of French Thyme—which lend woodsy accents, the nuttiness of slow-toasted Sesame Seed, and the tartness of Sumac Berry, who provides an acidic lift, a superb substitute for lemon juice. We recommend using our Za’atar on meats and vegetables, but don't underestimate its ability to become a tasty addition to flatbread, when mixed with olive oil.
We blend hand-rubbed and then freshly ground French Thyme, add toasted white and black Sesame Seed, pungent Sumac Berry, Turkish Oregano, Indian Coriander, and delicate Egyptian Marjoram. A slight pinch of Himalayan Sea Salt seals together all the flavors, producing an earthy blend with strong tart and nutty notes.
❖ Simple ideas with Za'atar
—Za'atar is most frequently used as a table condiment, dusted on food on its own, or stirred into some olive oil as a dip for soft, plush flatbreads. That spread is often applied to the bread before baking, which lends incredible depth of flavor to the herbs and sesame seeds.
—drizzle goat cheese or feta with olive oil & sprinkle Za'atar on top.
—make a vinaigrette with olive oil, balsamic, and Za'atar, allow to infuse for at least 30 minutes. Use on salads or veggies.
—grind Za'atar in a spice grinder and fold it into aioli.
—sprinkle over sliced ripe tomatoes and cucumbers; garnish with lemon basil.
—sprinkle on fried eggs or deviled eggs. Or mix with goat cheese and fill an omelet.
—mix into savory yogurt for a simple treat that will have you transported to the Mediterranean in no time.
—sprinkled on pizza or in shakshuka. Use in a dressing for a carrot salad with raisins.
—sprinkle on vegetables, salads, meatballs or kebabs. Or combine with breadcrumbs for your breaded chicken or pork cutlets.
—dunk some bread (such as pita) in flavorful olive oil and then dip the oil soaked bread in the Za'atar. Have a side of olives, finish with thick rich arabic coffee or mint tea.
—sprinkle Za'atar over plain yogurt and drizzle with olive oil, and you've got a terrific dip.
—tossed with olive oil and carrots and kale and then roasted. Or toss with cauliflower, chickpeas and tomatos, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and bake.
—Za'atar also makes a superb dry rub for roast chicken or lamb, as well as on firm or starchy vegetables like cauliflower or potatoes.
—add some Za'atar to your next batch of lemon cookies—lemon, thyme, and sesame are a trio on par with tomato, basil, and mozzarella, perfect in sweet and savory foods.
—some people eat Za'atar as-is, out of hand, and it's strangely addicting. When paired with popcorn, even more so. To get the most out of Our Za'atar, we fry it in olive oil with other aromatics to gain depth of flavor, and then add some more at the end to keep its herbal notes intact.
—You'll be hard-pressed to meet a savory food that doesn't benefit from some Za'atar love.
— For a quick marinade, mix a quarter cup of extra virgin olive oil with a couple teaspoons of Za'atar, the zest of a lemon and a hearty pinch of salt. Use with chicken, beef, lamb, fish and seafood or vegetables (we are particularly smitten with slices of eggplant marinated and then grilled until lightly charred and tender).
❖ Healthy and Natural
- A great option for following Paleo, Mediterranean or similar diets. The incredible taste of fresh Za'atar spices makes it easy to follow any healthy diet!
- Non-GMO • Gluten-free • Soy-free • MSG Free • 100% Vegan & Vegetarian • Paleo and Keto diet compliant • Preservative-free • Additives-free • Non-ETO, Non-Irradiated • No Sugar • No Fillers, free of animal bi-products • No Artificial Intelligence • No artificial colors or flavors • No Robots (we pack your order by hand) • No BS •
- It's simple → No Short-cuts — just 100% commitment to quality and authentic ingredients.
- Every batch is handcrafted with lots of attention and spice-induced watering eyes in Saratoga Springs, NY.
- We make Spice blends as if our own kids and friends eat them — because they do!!
❖ And When Your Order Arrives...
If you’re not totally happy, get in touch and we’ll fix the problem for free. If you’re still not smiling ear-to-ear, you’ll get your money back.
