{"title":"Weeknight Favorites","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDependable pantry picks for getting a good dinner on the table without making it complicated. Savory mixes, seasonings, and staples designed for busy nights and everyday meals.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"golden-cornbread-mix","title":"Golden Cornbread Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedium-grind cornmeal gives it a hearty texture, while rice flour, oat flour, tapioca starch, and a small amount of xanthan gum help create a tender, reliable crumb. Brown sugar and maple sugar bring gentle sweetness without turning it into cake, while just a touch of garlic and onion gives the mix a more savory, dinner-table character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBake it in a cast iron skillet, square pan, muffin tin, or loaf pan. Serve it with butter and honey, alongside chili or barbecue, or use leftovers for cornbread stuffing, breakfast strata, or skillet croutons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crooked River Provisions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55486314807587,"sku":"CBRD-MIX-GLDN","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/5008\/8995\/files\/Cornbread_03.jpg?v=1787153778"},{"product_id":"classic-taco-seasoning","title":"Classic Taco Seasoning","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Taco Seasoning Mix is a bold, savory pantry staple made for quick weeknight tacos, burrito bowls, nachos, quesadillas, and skillet meals. Chili powder and cumin create the classic taco-seasoning base, while garlic, onion, paprika, oregano, black pepper, ancho chili, cayenne, and a tiny touch of cinnamon add depth and warmth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crooked River Provisions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55487061197091,"sku":"SEAS-MIX-TACO","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/5008\/8995\/files\/Taco_01.jpg?v=1787173011"},{"product_id":"homestyle-chili-seasoning","title":"Homestyle Chili Seasoning","description":"\u003cp\u003eHomestyle Chili Seasoning Mix is built for cozy, slow-simmered chili with deep flavor and just enough smoky heat. American chili powder creates the familiar classic base, while smoked paprika and chipotle add warmth and a subtle campfire-like depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarlic, onion, cumin, oregano, mustard, celery seed, black pepper, maple sugar, cocoa, cinnamon, and nutritional yeast give the blend a fuller, more layered finish than a standard grocery-store packet. The cocoa and cinnamon are intentionally subtle—they do not make the chili sweet or dessert-like, but help round out the spice and bring richness to tomato-based sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse one packet with 1 lb of ground beef, turkey, chicken, pork, beans, lentils, mushrooms, or plant-based crumbles. It is designed for weeknight chili, game-day chili, chili mac, baked potato topping, chili dogs, nachos, stuffed peppers, and freezer-friendly meal prep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crooked River Provisions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55487067488547,"sku":"SEAS-MIX-CHILI","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/5008\/8995\/files\/Chili_03.jpg?v=1787173275"},{"product_id":"smoky-chorizo-seasoning","title":"Smoky Chorizo Seasoning","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Chorizo Seasoning mix is built around ancho chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic, onion, oregano, and warm spices for a bold, savory blend inspired by classic chorizo-style flavor. It is smoky, earthy, gently spicy, and rounded with just enough maple sugar to balance the chili and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse one packet with 1 lb of ground pork, beef, turkey, chicken, beans, lentils, tofu, mushrooms, or potatoes. Add a splash of vinegar while cooking for a more traditional chorizo-style tang, or keep it simple with water or broth for an easy weeknight filling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works beautifully for tacos, breakfast hash, burrito bowls, nachos, eggs, stuffed peppers, soups, and skillet meals. Compared with the standard Taco Seasoning Mix, this blend is deeper, smokier, warmer, and more chili-forward.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crooked River Provisions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55487073419555,"sku":"SEAS-MIX-CHRZ","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/5008\/8995\/files\/Chorizo_01.jpg?v=1787173565"},{"product_id":"sloppy-joe-seasoning","title":"Sloppy Joe Seasoning","description":"\u003cp\u003eSloppy Joe Seasoning is a sweet and savory seasoning mix made for quick homemade sloppy joes without relying on a canned sauce. Brown sugar and maple sugar bring the familiar sweetness, while onion, garlic, paprika, mustard, chili powder, celery seed, and black pepper build a classic sandwich-sauce flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pouch seasons 1 lb of ground meat. Just brown the meat, stir in the seasoning, tomato paste, and water, then simmer until thick and saucy. The tomato paste method makes a rich, concentrated sloppy joe filling with a deeper flavor and better texture. For a lighter version, use tomato sauce instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it with ground beef, turkey, pork, chicken, lentils, or plant-based ground. Serve on toasted buns, baked potatoes, rice bowls, fries, cornbread, or as a filling for sliders and stuffed peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crooked River Provisions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55487079711011,"sku":"SEAS-MIX-SJOE","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/5008\/8995\/files\/Sloppy_Joe_02_Preparation_7c927e69-0e3b-4854-ab9e-1d17c27eca41.jpg?v=1787192892"},{"product_id":"savory-vegetable-broth-base","title":"Savory Vegetable Broth Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eSavory Vegetable Broth Base is a concentrated pantry staple designed to make everyday cooking easier. Shiitake mushroom powder, nutritional yeast, onion, garlic, celery seed, herbs, and warm spices create a deep, savory broth with a gentle golden color and layered vegetable-forward flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStir it into hot water for a quick cup of broth, or use it wherever a recipe calls for vegetable broth or stock. It is especially useful for soups, beans, rice, pasta, sauces, gravies, casseroles, skillet meals, and roasted vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend is intentionally concentrated, so you can use a little for lighter dishes or more for soups, stews, and recipes that need extra depth. One jar makes approximately 24–48 cups of prepared broth, depending on how rich you like it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crooked River Provisions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55487089901859,"sku":"SEAS-BASE-SOUP","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/5008\/8995\/files\/Broth_Base_Finished.jpg?v=1787174118"},{"product_id":"savory-cream-sauce-base","title":"Savory Cream Sauce Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eSavory Cream Base is a versatile pantry shortcut for the kinds of meals that start with a creamy sauce. Built with milk powder, cornstarch, nutritional yeast, garlic, onion, mustard, white pepper, smoked paprika, and warm herbs, it creates a rich béchamel-style foundation without having to begin from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it to make stovetop cheese sauce for macaroni and cheese, vegetables, baked potatoes, nachos, and pasta bakes. It also works beautifully as a starting point for creamy soups, pot pie fillings, casseroles, skillet meals, and simple pan sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach jar contains enough mix for four full sauce batches, making about eight cups of prepared sauce total. Scoop out only what you need, then keep the rest on hand for the next comforting dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crooked River Provisions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55487095308579,"sku":"SEAS-BASE-CREAM","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/5008\/8995\/files\/Cream_Sauce_Finished.jpg?v=1787174404"}],"url":"https:\/\/crookedriverprovisions.com\/collections\/weeknight-favorites.oembed","provider":"Crooked River Provisions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}