Everything Bagel Seasoning is one of the most popular spice blends right now. Originally the blend was used as a topping for the famous New York Everything Bagel, but you now see it everywhere: from avocado toast and eggs to hummus, salads and airfryer potatoes.

Want to know where the spice blend comes from, how it originated and what you can use it for? First read our extensive blog 'What is Everything Bagel Seasoning?'. In this article we show how to make the spice blend yourself and how to easily adjust it to your taste.

Which ingredients do you need?

A classic Everything Bagel Seasoning consists of just a handful of ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons white sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons dried onion granules
• 2 tablespoons dried garlic (granules)
• 1 tablespoon nigella seeds
• 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Mix all the ingredients well and store the spice blend in an airtight jar. Kept in a cool, dry place it will remain flavorful for months.

How do you use Everything

Everything Bagel Seasoning has in a short time grown into one of the most popular seasoning blends in the world. Where the blend was once used exclusively as a topping for the well-known New York bagel, you now see it on avocado toast, eggs, hummus, vegetables, potatoes and even popcorn. The combination of crunchy seeds, aromatic garlic and onion makes almost any dish just a bit more flavorful.

But what exactly is Everything Bagel Seasoning? Where does the spice mix come from and how do you use it? In this guide you will discover everything you need to know.

What is Everything Bagel Seasoning?

Everything Bagel Seasoning is a savory spice blend that was originally developed as a topping for the Everything Bagel. This is a bagel that is generously sprinkled with various seeds and spices before it is baked.

The classic mix consists of:

• sesame seeds
• nigella seeds
• dried onion
• dried garlic
• sea salt

It is precisely the combination of nutty, savory and lightly roasted flavors that makes this

Hamburgers may be the most well-known BBQ dish in the world, but the secret to a truly flavorful burger often isn’t in the meat, but in the spices. With a homemade hamburger spice mix you control the flavor, the heat level, and how much salt you add. Whether you make a classic beef burger, choose chicken, turkey or a vegetarian burger: a good spice mix makes the difference.

In this blog you will discover how to make hamburger spices yourself, which spices are best to use and how to apply the mix for the BBQ, pan and airfryer. We also explain why at Natural Spices we deliberately develop our spice mixes without added salt.

Why make hamburger spices yourself?

In many ready-made hamburger spice mixes, salt is the main ingredient. That of course adds flavor, but it also means you use relatively few herbs and spices.

When you make a spice mix yourself, the emphasis is on the flavorings. You taste the smoked paprika, the garlic, pepper and herbs much more prominently. Moreover, you can determine

More and more people are choosing to make their own salt-free spice mixes. Not only because they want to cook more consciously, but above all because they discover how much flavor herbs and spices have on their own. Whereas many ready-made spice mixes from the supermarket largely consist of salt, a homemade spice mix focuses on pure flavor. Paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic, pepper and dozens of other herbs come together to form a rich base you can vary endlessly.

Whether you want to make a Mexican spice mix, gyros seasoning or an Italian blend, a salt-free spice mix gives you the freedom to decide what goes into your dish. In this guide you will read how to get started, which herbs pair well together and where to find inspiration for popular spice mixes.

Why choose a salt-free spice mix?

Many people think a spice mix is mainly intended to make a dish salty. In reality it is the herbs and spices that provide aroma, depth and character. Salt enhances those flavors, but it does not need to

Making hummus yourself is much easier than many people think. With a few pure ingredients you can put a creamy dip on the table in less than ten minutes that often tastes much better than a ready-made version. Besides, you decide yourself how much garlic, lemon, tahini and spices you use. That way you make hummus exactly the way you like it.

In this guide you will read how to make classic hummus, how to make it extra creamy, which spices go best and how you can vary endlessly.

What is hummus?

Hummus is a traditional Middle Eastern dip that is mainly made from chickpeas, tahini (sesame paste), lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. The dip has been eaten for centuries as part of a mezze, but is now popular worldwide as a bread spread, dip or part of a lunch or barbecue.

Precisely because the base is so simple, the quality of the ingredients and the right spices determine the final taste.

Making hummus yourself

Ingredients

• 400 grams chickpeas (drained)

• 2 tablespoons tahini

• juice of 1 lemon

Leek may not be the most conspicuous vegetable in the kitchen, but it is one of the most versatile. The soft, slightly sweet onion flavor makes leek suitable for everything: from creamy soups and mashed dishes to casseroles, curries and roasted vegetables from the oven or airfryer. With the right herbs you can bring even more flavor out of this everyday vegetable.

In this article you will discover which herbs pair best with leek and which herb blends from Natural Spices can help you with that.

Why leek pairs so well with herbs

When frying or roasting, leek becomes softer and slightly sweeter in flavor. That makes it a great base for both fresh green herbs and warm spices. Which combination works best depends mainly on the dish you are making.

Are you going for a classic casserole or creamy leek soup? Then you choose very different flavors than when you make a spicy curry or traybake.

The tastiest herbs with leek

A few herbs have been favorites for years in combination with leek.

Thyme

Ask someone to name a spicy Mexican pepper and chances are they'll say "jalapeño" first. Yet there are still many misconceptions about this popular chili pepper. Is a red jalapeño spicier than a green one? Is chipotle a different pepper? And how do you use jalapeño granulate in the kitchen?

In this guide you will discover everything about the jalapeño: from its origin and flavor to the differences between the green and red variants. You will also read when to choose fresh jalapeño, when dried granulate is more convenient, and which dishes pair perfectly with this versatile pepper.

What is a jalapeño?

The jalapeño is a medium-hot chili pepper from Mexico and belongs to the species Capsicum annuum. The name refers to the Mexican city of Xalapa (formerly written as Jalapa), where the pepper has been cultivated for centuries.

What makes the jalapeño so popular is the combination of flavor and heat. While some chili peppers mainly add a lot of heat, jalapeño also brings a fresh, slightly

Salmon has been one of the most popular fish varieties for years. Not surprising, since it is versatile, quick to prepare and pairs with surprisingly many vegetables. Whether you choose salmon from the oven, the airfryer or the pan: with the right vegetables you can effortlessly put a healthy and flavorful meal on the table.

In this guide you will discover which vegetables go best with salmon, which herbs enhance the flavor, and find inspiration for a number of delicious recipes.

Why vegetables go so well with salmon

Salmon has a full, creamy flavor thanks to its natural fat content. That makes it a nice match with vegetables that are fresh, slightly sweet or a bit crunchy. Think of green asparagus, broccoli, spinach or zucchini.

Another advantage is that many vegetables have about the same cooking time as salmon. Especially in the oven or airfryer you can therefore prepare almost everything at once. That saves time and washing up.

The tastiest vegetables with salmon

1. Green asparagus

Spareribs that fall off the bone, have a flavorful crust and are beautifully caramelized: it all starts with a good marinade or dry rub. Fortunately you don't have to be a BBQ champion for that. With the right spice mix and a little patience you can make spareribs at home that everyone will come back for.

In this article we explain how to marinate spareribs, what the difference is between a marinade and a dry rub, and share a simple recipe that pairs perfectly with the spices and sauces from Natural Spices.

Want to know more about the difference between a marinade and a dry rub? Also read our blog: Marinade vs. dry rub: what is the difference?

Why marinate spareribs?

A marinade or dry rub not only adds more flavor. During cooking the spices form a delicious crust and the spareribs get their characteristic BBQ taste.

A good spice mix provides:

• more depth of flavor
• a nice caramelized exterior
• a perfect balance between savory, sweet and spicy
• juicy spareribs

The meat itself does not become