December 10, 2022 | Jamie Aragonez

Holiday, Dessert

This Latin American dessert is traditionally cooked and eaten during Las Posadas, an annual celebration that spans the nine days leading up to Christmas. The word Viento is Spanish for wind, and true to their name, these crispy sweet treats feel as light and airy as a butterfl...

January 11, 2022 | Jamie Aragonez

Entrees

As spice merchants, it's not every day we get to try a flavor wholly new. Many of our wares have been circling the globe since the age of discovery and while we never tire of new recipes and combinations, a new singular flavor is rare. Enter Huacatay. Notoriously hard to find ...

December 06, 2021 | Amanda Bevill

Comfort Food, Entrees

Mild and mellow with layers of spice, this go-to chicken chili recipe is sure to please. It's equally delicious whether you're cooking in a Dutch oven in the back country or entertaining friends at home. This version is mild, but packed with flavor from , and . This is our fa...

October 30, 2021 | Jamie Aragonez

Beverages

One of my favorite breakfast drinks is Mexican spiced coffee. This drink is traditionally made in a large clay pot where you simmer warm spices like true cinnamon, cloves and star anise with coffee. It's name translates to ''pot coffee'' because the clay pot adds an earthy fla...

October 18, 2021 | Jamie Aragonez

Entrees

Duck Confit Mole Tacos? Yes, really!! This dish brings together two epic indulgences- duck confit and mole, and the result is a decadent taco that is simply over the top. Both dishes are pretty labor intensive so we figured why not? Go big or get out of the kitchen...this reci...

September 23, 2021 | Jamie Aragonez

Side Dishes, Entrees

Acorn squash is one of my favorites because they can be personal sized and filled with whatever you're craving. This recipe is simple and Chorizo Bomb does all of the work. As the name implies, it is an explosion of flavors with minimal ingredients.  We start off by roasting t...

August 23, 2021 | Jamie Aragonez

Entrees

Few dishes make an entrance quite like fajitas. Their loud sizzle and wafting steam is mouth watering and a crowd favorite. For a quick and easy meal, we seasoned shrimp with some of our . This blend has taco staples like cumin, paprika, onion, garlic and black pepper. Not sur...

July 30, 2021 | Jamie Aragonez

Desserts

Frozen custard is luscious, silky, and decadent. When it melts, its creamy richness cools you off as you enjoy the explosion of chocolate flavor. In this recipe, we used our which not only makes a tasty drinking chocolate but also a seasoned custard with warm spices like true...

May 05, 2021 | Jamie Aragonez

Beverages

Aguas frescas vendors line parks in Mexico with their rainbow of brightly colored beverages. Of them all, horchata is my favorite. A creamy rice and almond blended brew with wisps of mild and exotic flavor from true cinnamon. Refreshing and sweet, horchata cuts the heat from p...

May 04, 2021 | Jamie Aragonez

Entrees

Here's a stunning, fresh new recipe for your next side of salmon. The sticky tamarind glaze is layered with flavor - toasted cumin for nuttiness and Limón-Chile for a touch of heat. This glaze comes together quickly and gets brushed on the salmon both before and after cooking....