The Spice Blend that Works on Practically Everything

If your weekly dinner menu needs something new in the rotation, meet our Kebab spice blend.

Kebab is a traditional Turkish blend traditionally used for meat, but we've found it works on almost everything. A savory mix of cured black and red chilis, garlic, cumin and allspice, it has a warm depth with a gentle kick. We've used it in burgers, salad dressings, sauces, and obviously kebabs. This easy build-a-kebab-bowl recipe is as flexible as you need.

The heart of the bowl is three flavor-packed elements: spiced beef seasoned generously with the Kebab blend, crispy roasted chickpeas, and a creamy yogurt sauce that ties everything together. They’re simple components, but the combination is really good.

It’s also as flexible as you need. Not feeling ground beef? Use chicken or tofu. No feta in the fridge? Skip it. Want something lighter than rice? Swap in lentils or greens. The concept adapts endlessly — the Kebab blend does all the work.

Here's how our team actually uses Kebab day to day, so you can get the most out of your jar:

• Radhika tosses it into a cucumber, tomato and feta salad with fresh mint

• Ethan stirs it into tomato sauce for an instant flavor boost

• Susan mixes it into canned tuna or sardines for a quick sandwich or salad topping that doesn't taste like a sad desk lunch

A few more ideas to get you started:

• Substitute it into these Sheet Pan Kebabs with Pomegranate Molasses Tahini Sauce

• Mix into burger meat with parsley and feta for a Turkish-inspired twist on burger night

• Whisk with olive oil and lemon for a marinade the next time you're grilling chicken​