MANITOU

Zahtar, or "Za'atar," is a centuries-old spice blend that is traditional throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Bright, tart sumac and nutty sesame seeds accent the earthy, herbal flavors of thyme and oregano, making it a multi-dimensional seasoning with a variety of applications. Virtually every country in the region has its own Zahtar variant, either emphasizing a specific ingredient or adding additional ones, and family Zahtar recipes are often closely guarded secrets and points of pride. In Jordan, Zahtar tends to contain more sumac, while in Lebanon it sometimes contains dried orange zest. Israeli Zahtar often includes dried dill. Our blend, however, combines the most popular ingredients that are frequently found in Zahtar blends.

While the word "piri" comes from an African word for chile, piri-piri chicken is a specialty of Portuguese cuisine. This is most likely the result of Portuguese colonists in east Africa that adopted the local method of preparing piri-piri chicken as their own.

Gochugaru is an Asian ingredient made from red chile peppers that are dried and ground into coarse flakes. It is one of the most popular ingredients in Korean cooking, with a sweet, sharp taste and moderate heat.

An essential condiment in Argentinean cuisine, chimichurri is traditionally served as a topping and sauce for grilled meat. A brightly flavored combination of finely chopped herbs and aromatic seasonings, our Chimichurri Blend is a shortcut to creating authentic Argentinean-style chimichurri in minutes. Simply whisk with water and olive oil and use as a traditional steak topping, sauce, or marinade.

A classic blend of spicy cayenne pepper, smoked paprika and a medley of herbs and spices, our Nashville Hot Chicken Seasoning was crafted to recreate the deep flavors of Nashville’s signature hot chicken.  Although cayenne pepper is the principal ingredient in hot chicken, the key to delicious hot chicken is balancing the fiery heat of the cayenne with a blend of savory and sweet flavors. While cayenne is certainly the star of our Nashville Hot Chicken Seasoning, a medley of herbs and spices gives this blend a well-rounded flavor. Nashville-style hot chicken can be made in a variety of ways, including pressure frying, deep-frying and pan-frying. It is almost always marinated in buttermilk to keep the chicken moist, and its spicy seasoning mixture is usually made into a paste. The main variation in the preparation of hot chicken is when the spicy seasoning is added. Whether it is added to the chicken before or after breading and frying varies from kitchen to kitchen, but traditionally the chicken is pan-fried in the spicy seasoning or basted with it right after frying.  

Our Organic Heritage Medley is a hearty combination of white rice, lentils, and millet, seasoned with a savory blend of kibbled mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and aromatic herbs and spices. 

Baharat, which translates to “spice” in Arabic, refers to a traditional blend of fragrant spices used in Middle Eastern and North African cuisine. Often regarded as a sort of all-purpose seasoning, its warming, slightly smoky flavor is used to season a wide variety of dishes, pairing especially well with grilled and roasted meats like lamb. Using a unique combination of classic spices, our culinary team handcrafted our Baharat Spice Blend to capture the warm, signature flavor of subtly sweet yet smoky baharat, including cumin, coriander, cardamom, paprika, and black peppercorns. Use Baharat Spice Blend as a rub for meats or as a unique flavor enhancer for dips, spreads, sauces, soups, and roasted vegetables.