Spice World: 8 Flavourful New Recipes To Kick Your Fall Cooking Up A Notch

These recipes build off our new collection of DIY spice blends to make perfectly-seasoned fall dinner dishes.

September 22, 2021

(Photo: Erik Putz; Food styling by Ashley Denton; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

Roasted Spiced Carrots With Caramelized Shallots

The sweetness of carrots, married with moroccan-inspired spices elevates this veggie dish to the next level. Get the recipe.

An array of orange, yellow and purple carrots with stems lay on a plate with onion and parsley on top.

(Photo: Erik Putz; Food styling by Ashley Denton; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

Braised Lamb and Apricots on Lemony Couscous

Thick pieces of perfectly seasoned lamb and tender apricots pair beautifully with citrusy couscous. Get the recipe.

A bowl of braised lamb and couscous, with a parsley garnish sits on a blue and white patterned background.

(Photo: Erik Putz; Food styling by Ashley Denton; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

Hearty Gumbo

Try out a creative, cajun-spiced spin on this classic stew. Get the recipe.

A bowl of gumbo with a spoon in it sits against a patterned pink, green and yellow background.

(Photo: Erik Putz; Food styling by Ashley Denton; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

Baked Polenta With Collard Chips

The crunchy collard greens and hearty polenta are perfectly seasoned with a smokey Cajun-inspired spice blend. Get the recipe.

A bowl of baked polenta with a spoon in it, and collard chips on top, sits against a patterned yellow, pink and green background.

(Photo: Erik Putz; Food styling by Ashley Denton; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

Smashed Plantains With Beans and Rice

Golden, crispy plantains are the centre piece of this dish. Try it with hot sauce for the perfect kick. Get the recipe.

A bowl of smashed plantains with rice on the left, beans on the right and parsley garnish sits against a blue, white, green, red, pink, yellow and beige chevron background.

(Photo: Erik Putz; Food styling by Ashley Denton; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

Saucy Jerk Chicken Wings

Drums or flats? You're guaranteed to choose both when it comes to this saucy, crispy plate of jerk seasoned chicken wings. Get the recipe.

A plate of jerk chicken wings, with lime and parsley garnish, sits against a blue, white, green red, pink, yellow and beige chevron background.

(Photo: Erik Putz; Food styling by Ashley Denton; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

Mexican Street Corn Salsa

Fresh tomatoes, zesty lime, sweet corn and so much more—try out this shareable dish for your next dinner party. Get the recipe.

(Photo: Erik Putz; Food styling by Ashley Denton; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

Chicken With Mole Verde

This colourful dish features juicy chicken leg and a spicy sauce made from the perfect blend of green veggies. Get the recipe.

(Photo: Erik Putz; Food styling by Ashley Denton; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

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