25 Sunday Aug 2019
Posted in Condiments, Gluten Free, Herbs, Seasoning, Vegetarian
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This is one of those wonderful seasoning blends that you’ll use on all sorts of things. Herb Salt makes pretty much everything taste better, particularly potatoes. But, don’t limit yourself. Try it on everything…you might want to spare that cheesecake, but if it’s savory…. Continue reading
07 Thursday Jun 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Seasoning, Vegetarian Option
With summer practically upon us, the taste buds turn to grilling. And jerk chicken and jerk pork are perfect summer fare. Loaded with flavor, with just the right amount of spicy heat. It consists of a dry rub like this one and a wet “rub” or marinade. But, that’s tomorrow’s post. Jerk needs to be made ahead, so it’s sitting in the fridge just waiting for you…and your taste buds. Continue reading
05 Saturday May 2018
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Yes, I know you can purchase taco seasoning, but this is incredibly simple to prepare and way more economical. Sometimes taco seasoning can be too salty for our taste. But, making your own allows you to control the amount of added salt and you can guarantee that it’s gluten-free! Continue reading
05 Friday Aug 2016
Posted in Gluten Free, Grain, Make Ahead, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Seasoning
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I had a soft-shelled crab sandwich for breakfast. Isn’t that a terrific way to begin the day? It was truly delicious; I’m still thinking about it. I think I’ve mentioned this coating before, but I don’t think I’ve posted it for you. So here it is—the perfect “dredge”. Continue reading
03 Wednesday Dec 2014
Posted in Gluten Free, Seasoning, Spices
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Chicken, cinnamon, cocoa powder, dry rubs, gluten free, Lamb, Mexican oregano, mole, pork, smoked paprika, Venison
In my last posting, I mentioned using cinnamon in a savory manner. So here we are….
In centuries past, like a lot of spices, cinnamon was traded by the Arabs (remember the infamous spice route?). The Moors were in the Iberian peninsula for over 700 years, bringing with them many flavors and products previously unknown to that part of the world, cinnamon being one of them. Continue reading
