Epicure Alternatives: Find Your New Favourite Spice Blends at From Lex’s Pantry
Alexandra ClarkEpicure is Gone—Now What?
Like many of you, I was saddened to hear about Epicure closing its doors. As someone who grew up in the Canadian food scene and has spent decades crafting spice blends, I understand how much we rely on those familiar flavours in our kitchens. I've put together some suggestions to cover your bases and hope you find some new favorites here!
At From Lex's Pantry, we pour our heart, soul, and a boatload of spices into every small-batch blend. You might find something you love just as much (or even more)! While we don’t promise identical replacements for Epicure’s blends, we have fantastic options to replace many of your favorites. All of our blends are gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, and preservative-free.
Epicure vs. From Lex’s Pantry: Your New Go-To Blends
Here’s a handy guide to help you find an alternative to your Epicure staples:
| Epicure Blend | From Lex’s Pantry Alternative |
|---|---|
| Asian Stir Fry Seasoning | Bulgogi Marinade or Korean BBQ |
| Barbecue Rub | Memphis Zero Heat Chicken Rub, Montreal Red Chicken Rub, Pulled Pork Rub, Rib Rub, Texas Brisket Rub or Wing Rub |
| Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry Seasoning | Bulgogi Marinade or Korean BBQ |
| BBQ Chicken Rub | Montreal Red Chicken Rub or Wing Rub |
| Butter Chicken Seasoning | Butter Masala |
| Cinnamon Sugar Blend | Apple Pie Spice+Sugar, Hot Cross Bun Spice+Sugar (seasonal) or Speculaas Spice+Sugar (seasonal) |
| Chili Flakes & Garlic Topper | Spicy Guac or Shakshuka or Chili Salt |
| Enchilada Seasoning | Taco Spice or Wing Rub |
| Everything Bagel Seasoning / Everything Bagel Whole Food Topper | Everything Everywhere |
| Fajita Spice Mix | Fajita or Fajita Xtra Garlic |
| Garlicky Dill Topper | Dirty Dill |
|
Greek Seasoning |
Danforth Greek |
| Guacamole Dip Mix | Spicy Guacamole Spice Blend (available in mild) |
| Italian Herb Blend | Preston Italian |
| Meatloaf Seasoning | Bay Burger Blend |
| Montreal Chicken Rub | Montreal Red Chicken Rub |
| Montreal Steak Spice | Montreal Steak Spice |
| Poke Bowl Topper Blend | Korean BBQ or Everything Everywhere |
| Poultry Seasoning | Memphis Zero, Montreal Red, or Wing Rub |
| Pumpkin Pie Spice | Pumpkin Spice+Sugar |
| Seafood Seasoning Blend | Dirty Dill or Montreal Red or Memphis Zero |
| Sesame Ginger | Bulgogi Marinade or Korean BBQ |
| Shepherd’s Pie Seasoning | Memphis Zero |
| SPG Seasoning | Memphis Zero |
| Steak Rub | Montreal Steak Spice, Texas Brisket or Bricklayer Steak Spice (Argentinian-inspired) |
| Souvlaki | Danforth Greek |
| Taco Seasoning | Taco Spice |
| Vegetable Dip Mix | Danforth Greek, Dirty Dill, or Montreal Red |
Try a Variety? Go for a Sample Pack!
Not sure where to start? Our Sample Packs offer a collection of our best selling spices. Try our Best Sellers Sample Pack, Chicken Best Sellers Sample Pack, Barbecue Sample Pack, or our Spice+Sugar Sample Pack to help you explore new flavours.
What’s Different About Our Blends?
Our spice blends are:
- Handcrafted in small batches
- Gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, and nut-free
- Free from additives and preservatives
- Developed and perfected by a professional food critic and judge, Lex.
We don’t try to copy Epicure, or anyone—we’ve been doing our own thing for decades. Our blends were created for real flavour, real food, and real cooks who want high-quality, small-batch seasonings without preservatives, additives, or fillers.
If you’re making the switch, try our blends as they are first—you might just find your new favourite.
We know the closure of Epicure is disappointing, especially if you relied on specific blends for your everyday cooking. If you don't see your go-to Epicure seasoning on the list above, please don't hesitate to reach out. If we don't make it, perhaps we know someone who does. We're passionate about helping our customers find their perfect flavour match and can offer personalized recommendations based on your taste preferences and cooking style.
21 comments
Hi L,
we have some blends that could be comparable to the Epicure Brushchetta. Based on my research, their product has garlic, basil, tomato and parsley. We don’t have tomato in any of our blends but you could check out our Pizza spice which is great with tomatoes fresh or cooked, and our Preston Italian (which is salt & sugar free) to see if they would suite your needs.
Thanks for asking
Lex – From Lex’s Pantry
Do you have a comparable product to Epicure Brushchetta
Hi Maryse,
That ground beef trick is clever — crispy edges and juicy centres are exactly what a great burger needs! While I don’t offer a veggie burger blend per se, my Bay Burger Blend is a fan favourite for both veggie and beef burgers. It delivers those crispy edges, juicy centres, and plenty of flavour.
I don’t do “dupes” — everything in the Pantry is an original recipe I’ve developed and refined over decades of cooking. If you’re curious about other blends that shine in burgers (plant-based or otherwise), just say the word. I’m always happy to share ideas — and I just posted a breakdown of our blends matched with different burger patties (beef, seafood, veggie, even breakfast!) over on Instagram: @FromLexsPantry.
If you give Bay Burger a try in your mix, I’d love to hear how it stacks up to your favourites!
Thanks for asking,
Lex – From Lex’s Pantry
Hi! Any dupe for the veggie burger mix? I love it mixed with ground beef, makes it extra crispy yet Juicy!
Hi Pat,
as far as I can tell, we don’t have a 3 Onion Dip Mix equivalent.
Though I’ve had a LOT of requests for one. (Including from my niece who has pushed me to find a solution for her faster!)
I have been playing with an onion/french onion/ roasted onion blend for about 3 years because people have been asking for one, even before the Epicure closure.
Once I get it right, I’ll let people know. Though since I’ve never tried the Epicure products, I don’t know how close it will be to the product you are looking for.
Thanks for asking
Lex – From Lex’s Pantry