Bon Appétit Blends

We teamed up with the home cooking superstars from the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen to bring you six essential kitchen blends that take dishes from meh to OMG-I-need-seconds-right-now.

Chili Crisp Sprinkle is a smoky-sweet twist on Chinese-style chili crisp, and lovers of Indian cuisine will delight in Zingy Cumin Tadka Blend, while fans of Tajín, chamoy and toothsome Mexican tamarind candies will adore Spicy Salty Sour Sprinkle.

Naturally sweet Everything Nice Baking Spice adds warm depth to all of your baked goods, while The Umami Blend combines our collection’s umami powerhouses into one bold, savory spice mélange, and the Spicy & Smoky Grilling Rub tastes like spicy, tangy barbecue on a cloudless afternoon.

All 6 Blends:

• 1. Chili Crisp Sprinkle

  

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  Imagine the palate-warming heat and toasted-allium intensity of chile crisp, turned into a dry seasoning blend for dusting over everything from cooked meats to stir-fried or blanched vegetables. It combines the mellow heat of silk chile, earthy umami from ground crispy shallots, and faint toasty aromas from smoked paprika and star anise. Benne seeds provide extra bite, creating a finishing blast of texture and flavor.

  Heat index: Mild

  

  

  

  

  Salt Free

  4% Sugar

  Ingredients:

  Shallot slices, silk chili, benne seeds, smoked pimentón paprika, panela cane sugar, smoked star anise. Contains: Sesame

  • Serve with rice and vegatables
  • Season popcorn
  • Sprinkle over a bowl of noodle soup

• 2. Spicy Salty Sour Sprinkle

  

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  Built on a bedrock of gently spicy silk chili, this deep red seasoning practically fizzes with warm tartness. The dried cherry notes of sumac temper vibrant hibiscus and sweet-tangy amchur for a versatile spice. Dust on top of ripe fruit and raw vegetables, mixed drinks, roasted nuts, and ice pops for an unexpected burst of peppery brightness.

  Heat index: Mild

  

  

  

  

  11% Salt

  11% Sugar

  Ingredients:

  Silk Chili, Alphonso mango amchur, panela cane sugar, hibiscus, kosher salt, cured sumac 

  • Sprinkle over fruit and raw vegetables 
  • Use to rim a glass on your favorite drink 
  • Mix into roasted nuts 

• 3. Zingy Cumin Tadka Blend

  

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  Frying or "blooming" spices in hot fat unlocks their full flavor. It’s a technique used across South Asian culinary traditions, and tadkas vary by region and the dish. This version balances earthy cumin and citrusy coriander with a triple-threat zing from wild hing, peppercorns, and Cobanero chili flakes. Sizzle 1 Tbsp of this blend in 4 Tbsp hot ghee or oil until it sputters and hisses, then spoon over soups, roasted vegetables, yogurt, cottage cheese or any protein for effortless flavor and pops of texture.

  Heat index: Mild

  

  

  

  

  6% Salt

  Ingredients:

  Coriander, cumin, cardamom, black pepper, black mustard, tomato powder, Cobanero chili flakes, garlic powder, kosher salt, wild hing

  • Sizzle 1 Tbsp of the blend in 4 Tbsp of hot ghee or oil and cook until it sputters and hisses
  • Adds crunch and flavor to soups and stews
  • Stir into yogurt or sour cream for a delicious topping or dip 

• 4. The Umami Blend

  

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  This savory blend combines black mineral salt with layers of umami-rich flavors, like earthy onion and garlic, intense tomato and paprika, and smoky-hot chili and black pepper. It makes everything it touches taste like a better version of itself.

  

  

  

  

  20% Salt

  Ingredients:

  Onion powder, garlic powder, black mineral salt, tomato powder, smoked paprika, silk chili, black pepper, hing.

  • Sprinkle on rice bowls
  • Shower over deviled eggs, popcorn, cooked proteins, salads or vegetables
  • Blend into salad dressings
  • Add to rubs and marinades

• 5. Spicy & Smoky Grilling Rub

  

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  The one-two punch from chipotle and fiery black pepper is balanced by the bright herbal notes from coriander and fennel, and Urfa chili adds fruity depth. It strikes the perfect balance between smoky, savory, and herbal notes rounded out by a medium heat.

  Heat index: Medium

  

  

  

  

  <1% salt

  Ingredients:

  Black Urfa chili, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, chipotle chili flakes, fennel

  • Use as a rub for ribs, chicken, beef, tofu or mushrooms
  • Add a teaspoon of brown sugar per tablespoon of rub for an extra-deep caramel crust
  • Mix with olive oil for a wet rub

• 6. Everything Nice Baking Spice

  

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  A blend of the test kitchen's favorite baking spices: Warm cinnamon and cardamom play well with the citrus overtones of coriander, while star anise and wild mesquite bring a musky, beguiling smokiness.

  

  

  

  

  Salt Free

  Sugar Free

  Ingredients:

  Royal cinnamon, coriander, wild mesquite, smoked star anise, cardamom

  • Use as a 1:1 replacement for ground spices in cakes, pies, cookies or any other dessert
  • Add a sprinkle to a mug of hot chocolate
  • Spice up maple syrup for pouring over pancakes
  • Substitute for ground cinnamon in coffee cake, snickerdoodles, banana bread and apple fritters