This collection is curated by the Esselstyn Family, whose mission is to heal through whole food, plant-based nutrition. It features the Esselstyns' favorite spices for flavor and health. This collection ships for free within the US.
The Esselstyn Family Collection includes 6 full-sized jars of spices packed in a beautiful box. Why these 6 spices? Well, let's kick it over to Jane to share how they came up with this selection:
Royal Cinnamon: "Who knew how fresh and sweet cinnamon could taste?! It makes our Banana Bread Oatmeal."
Smoked Pimentón Paprika: "Showcases the marriage of red pepper and fire with lingering flavor."
Purple Stripe Garlic: "Tastes clove-fresh!"
Sun-Dried Tomato Powder: "Our secret for tomato-based dishes like chilis and pasta sauce, and even atop our cheese-less pizza."
Wild Mountain Cumin: "Makes us wild for slow-cooked beans or a quick snack of hummus."
New Harvest Turmeric: "Bright and potent, it feels like it decreases inflammation by just smelling or looking at it!"
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6-spice set:
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Our rich, sweet Smoked Pimentón Paprika comes from a protected region in Western Spain, where sweet red peppers have been grown and smoked for centuries. Fresh peppers are slowly dried over oak coals, which imbue them with a rich, smoky flavor that imparts a savory depth and gorgeous color.Ingredients:
Pimentón de la vera DOP (Capsicum annuum)
=- Sprinkle over popcorn for a savory, smoky bite
- Mix with salt, ground cumin and coriander for a meat seasoning or dry rub
- Add to your favorite classic Spanish paella recipe
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Our Royal Cinnamon is an heirloom variety not widely harvested or exported, and it exemplifies the intense sweetness and spiciness for which Vietnamese cinnamon is prized. Use it in place of Saigon or other cinnamons in pastries and baked goods, or sprinkle into rich, savory meat or tomato-based dishes.Ingredients:
Royal cinnamon, ground (Cinnamomum loureiroi)
- Beautiful in baked goods, spice cookies and desserts
- Sprinkle over yogurt and oatmeal, and add to smoothies
- Brew with your favorite coffee or tea
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Our Purple Stripe Garlic powder adds depth and complexity to everything it touches. The powder can be used in place of fresh garlic, or as an upgrade to standard garlic powder. Add it to tomato sauces, stews, salad dressings or simply sprinkle it onto stir-fries or pizza.Ingredients:
Garlic, ground (Allium sativum)
=- Add to onion, carrots and celery as a flavor base for sauces, stews, braises or beans
- Toss into meat and veggie rubs, stir fries and salad dressings
- Sprinkle over reheated pizza
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Our Sun-Dried Tomato Powder adds a bump of rich, umami flavor to any dish. Sauté the powder with aromatics like onions or garlic, use as a garnish on roasted vegetables or add to rubs for grilled meats.Ingredients:
Sun-dried tomato, ground (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.)
=- Coat veggies in olive oil and toss, add to meat rubs and stews
- Sauté with onions, garlic or mirepoix (cut onions, celery and carrots)
- Sprinkle over sliced tomatoes (trust us), focaccias and pizzas
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Our Wild Mountain Cumin has a savory, penetrating aroma and bright, umami flavor evocative of grilled meats and sweet caramelized onions. The tiny, oblong seeds are hand-picked by foragers in the Hindu Kush mountains of Afghanistan. The seeds are smaller and softer than the cumin you may be used to, and they do not need to be ground before use.Ingredients:
Whole wild cumin (Bunium persicum)
- Bloom seeds in hot oil or ghee and use as the base for stews, curries or braises
- Grind seeds and mix with other spices like coriander and black pepper for a savory protein rub
- Mix whole seeds into guacamole, vinaigrettes or yogurt-based spreads
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Our exceptionally sweet, floral New Harvest Turmeric is grown organically on a farm in southern India by Dr. Salunkhe, an expert farmer specializing in sustainable agricultural techniques. Its high curcumin content (4%) makes it ideal for both culinary and nutritional uses, and it's perfect for both sweet and savory applications, in curries and other dishes, as well as in turmeric teas and lattes.Ingredients:
Ground turmeric (Curcuma longa)
- Blend into a chicken or vegetable soup
- Mix into sweet or savory doughs for a vibrant color and earthy flavor
- Sprinkle into rice dishes
- Use as a marinade for fish, tofu or other light proteins