Blend

A blend recipe is a mixture of two or more different recipes that are combined to create a new, unique dish. The history of blend recipes is a long and varied one, with many different cultures and cuisines contributing to the creation of these culinary masterpieces.

The earliest blend recipes were probably created by accident, when cooks accidentally mixed two different dishes together. Over time, these accidents became intentional, as cooks began to experiment with different flavor combinations.

One of the most famous blend recipes is the Caesar salad, which was created by Italian-American chef Caesar Cardini in 1924. Cardini originally intended to make a traditional Italian salad, but he ran out of key ingredients and had to improvise. The result was a delicious new salad that quickly became a hit with both locals and tourists.

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Recipes

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Salt-Free Cajun Spice Blend

  • bay leaf
  • black peppercorn
  • chili powder
  • garlic powder
  • thyme
  • cayenne pepper
  • red pepper flake
  • onion powder
  • sweet
  • oregano
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Baharat Blend

  • coriander seed
  • clove
  • black peppercorn
  • nutmeg
  • allspice berry
  • cinnamon
  • cardamom
  • cumin seed
  • bay leaf
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Chai Spice Blend

  • cinnamon
  • cardamom pod seed
  • coriander seed
  • coriander
  • ginger
  • white peppercorn
  • nutmeg
  • vanilla bean
  • cardamom
  • cinnamon
  • ginger
  • star anise
  • clove
  • allspice berry

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
garlic powder
cinnamon
black pepper
cayenne pepper
nutmeg
ginger
onion powder
black peppercorn
thyme
oregano
marjoram
coriander seed
clove
cardamom
garlic
paprika
bay leaf
red pepper flake
allspice berry
coriander
allspice
olive oil
lemon juice
lemon
onion
chili powder
sweet
mustard
celery salt
curry powder
dill weed
cumin seed
sorghum flour
teff flour
arrowroot flour
xanthan gum
tapioca flour
millet flour
amaranth flour
cardamom pod seed
white peppercorn
vanilla bean
star anise
white pepper
mint
lemon zest
parsley
crumbed red chile flake
fennel seed
turbinado sugar
rosemary
garlic salt
cumin
ancho chili powder
butter
royal rice blend
water
pea
power
worcestershire sauce
parmesan cheese
pasta
honey mustard
jalapeño
mayonnaise
lime juice
cilantro
cashew butter
dijon mustard
hot sauce
thai red curry paste
coconut milk
peanut butter
soy sauce
rice vinegar
sesame seed
sumac

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 40%

Rarey Ingredients

  • garlic powder 25%