Flavor Kit
While we weren't able to cook for you at FoodOvation, we're excited to share fresh-ground, chef-crafted flavor with you.
Menu Concepts
Blackened Shrimp on Corn Cakes
Crispy sweet corn cakes topped with Spiceology Black Magic-seared shrimp, remoulade, pickled red onion, cotija, cilantro, and a drizzle of smoky chile butter. This is a visually striking, flavor-layered starter that rewards the shareable, "order everything" dining occasion TCF is built on. This dish aligns with the Smoke & Char dining trend via Black Magic's deep, toasted spice profile.
Greek Freak Gnocchi
Pillowy ricotta gnocchi pan-finished in brown butter with crackling sage and a hit of Spiceology Greek Freak — a Mediterranean blend of herbs, citrus, and warm spice that cuts through the richness and makes the dish sing. Simple enough to execute on a busy line, distinctive enough to anchor a pasta section. Speaks directly to the Mediterranean-forward dining trend and the growing operator appetite for housemade pasta that reads as premium without the labor of traditional dough.
Garlic Junkie Rib Steak Sandwich
Thin-sliced rib steak hit hard with Spiceology Garlic Junkie — a bold, savory blend built on roasted garlic — then seared and stacked on a toasted torta with seared ham, roasted red pepper, green tomato, queso fresco, chiffonade romaine, and a sunny-side egg. A garlic-forward mayo ties every layer together. This is the kind of stacked, over-the-top sandwich that thrives on social media and keeps guests coming back — squarely in line with the viral "loaded sandwich" trend driving LTO excitement across fast casual and full-service menus alike.
Smoky Honey Habanero Smash Burger
A smashed beef patty glazed with Spiceology's Smoky Honey Habanero seasoning, stacked on a soft brioche bun with Smoky Honey Habanero–glazed bacon and a Smoky Honey Habanero–infused mayo. This build delivers layered swicy heat with smoky depth, creating bold flavor payoff while relying on a familiar smash-burger execution.
Korean BBQ Tacos
Classic or Loaded Tiny Tacos tossed in a sticky Spiceology Korean BBQ glaze — layered with sweet-savory soy, toasted sesame, and garlicky heat — then finished with sesame-lime crema, shredded slaw, and pickled jalapeño, with an optional gochujang-style drizzle for an extra swicy kick. Korean flavors are a top-trending profile for Gen Z and Millennial guests and this dish delivers umami, sesame heat, and pickled brightness all in one bite-sized format.
Maple Bourbon Marinated Peach Toast
Toasted sourdough baguette spread with whipped goat cheese and layered with prosciutto, fresh greens, lemon zest, and peaches marinated in Spiceology Derek Wolf Maple Bourbon blend — a warm, smoky-sweet seasoning that draws out the fruit's natural sugars and adds bourbon depth without a drop of liquid. Versatile enough to anchor a brunch menu, dress up a charcuterie board, or riff into a cocktail garnish. Hits the sweet-savory flavor layering trend that's defining upscale casual brunch — and the marinated peaches batch beautifully, keeping execution fast without sacrificing the made-from-scratch feel.
Really Ranch White Cheddar Mac & Cheese
A three-cheese béchamel — Colby, sharp white cheddar, and parmesan — loaded into shell pasta and broiled until the top is golden and crackling. Spiceology Salt-Free Really Ranch brings herbaceous, tangy, umami-forward depth that cuts through the richness and makes this mac taste like something far more complex than it is. Batch-friendly, broil-to-order friendly, and deeply craveable — this hits the nostalgia-meets-elevated-comfort trend that's keeping mac & cheese a permanent fixture on menus from fast casual to full-service.
The Blends
A single blend can power an LTO, streamline prep, trim your SKU count, and turn an everyday plate into a signature hit.