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The Life of Spice

These local brands will help you punch up the flavor—and they have recipes to prove it.

Is there such a thing as too much flavor? Maybe. But if you’re a fan of bold and intense meals, you’re in the right place. These companies are ready to deliver all that herby-spicy goodness.

LuBelz Rubs (instagram.com/lubelzrubs) has been helping people enjoy healthier, easier, and more flavorful food since 2022. The rubs Lulu makes are designed to work with meats, seafood, veggies, and even cheeses, all without fillers. That way, the herbs and spices can transform ordinary food into restaurant-quality, and turn cooks into chefs.

Meanwhile, Le Sauce & Co. (lesaucecompany.com) has made it its mission to provide gourmet gravies and pasta sauces that elevate simple meals into tasty, remarkable experiences. Since 2019, Kyle and Lori have seen themselves as “enablers of deliciousness,” making joy accessible in a matter of minutes through a delightful, gourmet meal experience.

Now… on to the recipes!


Coffee Spice Baby Back Ribs    

Ingredients
1 rack baby back ribs
6-8 tablespoons of LuBelz Coffee Spice Rub
Your favorite BBQ sauce

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 275º. 
  2. Prepare the ribs by removing the silver skin from the back of the rack.
  3. Coat the ribs liberally on both sides with the spice rub, and then wrap them in foil.
  4. Bake for 2 hours and 15 minutes. 
  5. After that time, remove the ribs from the oven and unwrap them from the foil.
  6. Brush the top of the ribs with BBQ sauce, then broil until it begins to caramelize.
  7. Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes.
  8. Cut the ribs, serve, and savor the flavor!

Simple Weeknight Tomato Basil & Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients
6 ounces of your favorite fresh or dry pasta 
1 pouch Le Sauce & Co. Tomato Basil gourmet pasta sauce
8 ounces frozen shrimp 
Pinch of salt and pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Directions

  1. Defrost frozen shrimp in a bowl of water.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil.
  3. Add the pasta to the boiling water and let it cook for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Season the shrimp with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  5. Heat oil in a saucepan on medium heat. Then add shrimp, cooking for 2 minutes on each side.
  6. Pour the tomato basil pasta sauce over the shrimp.
  7. Gently add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing it in the tomato basil sauce until it is well-coated.
  8. Plate the pasta and shrimp. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese as desired. Buon appetito!