Appetizers

Nearly every pantry is stocked with black pepper, and for good reason. Earthy and pungent, black pepper enhances the flavour of meat, gives a spicy bite to soups and stews and brings layers of additional flavour to vegetables.

When you’re craving a warm, homemade treat, nothing beats the taste of baked goods fresh from your oven. Try our delicious Zucchini Walnut Loaf, White Chocolate and Raspberry Muffins, Easy Herb Biscuits, Onion Herb Bread, Coconut Banana Bread, Currant Scones, or Smokehouse Maple Corn Bread, and see who turns up for a bite in your kitchen.

Turn up the heat in your kitchen with a dash of crushed red pepper. These vibrant red and yellow flakes deliver an incredibly zesty burst of spice and are the perfect companion to pizza, eggs, pasta sauce and more!

Pungent and strong, savoury garlic adds instant flavour into whatever you’re cooking. A member of the lily family, garlic is native to Central Asia and cousin to leeks, chives, onions and shallots.

Sweet and fragrant basil complements tomato-based dishes including pizza, pasta and marinara sauce. It also pairs well with vegetable, chicken, pork or seafood. Its sweet, minty, anise flavour is spectacular in chicken, fish, pasta, salads, vegetables and tomato dishes.

Perk up the flavour of roasted vegetables, marinades, meat rubs, sauces, and more with the fresh, warm flavour of thyme seasoning. Make a thyme roasted turkey, or combine with rosemary and sage for ideal Thanksgiving flavour.

Sweet and smoky or spicy and sharp, barbeque sauce is a classic grill-side addition to chicken, burgers or ribs. Expertly blended spices and seasonings join the tanginess of tomato and the sweetness of molasses to bring your family the rich barbeque flavour they crave.

The sweet, spicy aroma of cinnamon is like an instant hit of happy. Beloved around the globe for adding toasty warmth to sweet and savoury dishes alike, a sprinkle of cinnamon brightens up anything, from everyday dishes to holiday favourites.

With its fresh, piney flavour, rosemary is fantastic on grilled or roasted poultry, meats, vegetables and potatoes. This aromatic herb also adds a Mediterranean flair to tomato sauces or hearty stews.