From Our Kitchen to Yours...
Level up your home cooking with our new chef-crafted spice blends. These blends are uniquely crafted by MVM chefs Angie, Laura, Patricio, and Marilyn and produced locally in partnership with Big Axe Spice.
Free of salt, sugar, and gluten, these spice blends are friendly for any diet and flexible enough to use in just about anything! From meats and marinades to dips and desserts, the possibilities are endless.
Each purchase supports our mission to transform donated food into nutritious meals for those in need in Dayton.
The Root of Love
Chef Angie's spice blend is specifically crafted for root vegetables, though it can double as a multi-purpose savory spice.
Ingredients: garlic, smoked paprika, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, dill, oregano.
Try it with: roasted root vegetables, shrimp, or rice.
Give Back Garlic Blast
Chef Laura's garlic blend is a flavor explosion that will elevate any savory dish.
Ingredients: garlic, onion, lemon peel powder, smoked paprika, parsley, guajillo pepper powder.
Try it with: burgers and ribs on the grill, garlic bread, roasted vegetables
Feel Good Fusion
Chef Patricio's spice blend celebrates the best of Latin and Italian flavors, perfect for adding flair to meats, marinades, dressings, and more.
Ingredients: garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, oregano, thyme, basil, parsley.
Try it with: a bit of lime juice and olive oil to create a salad dressing, with beans, or in a marinade.
Spice of Life
Chef Marilyn's spice blend is a baker's best friend! This blend is perfect for fruit pies, cobblers, cakes, cookies, and quick breads.
Ingredients: cinnamon, orange peel powder, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, vanilla powder.
Try it in: banana or zucchini bread.