Herbs/Spices
Make Your Own Smoked Salt
I was standing in the grocery store the other day, sniffing jars of smoked sea salts. They all smelled very good, but I couldn’t get past their prices.
“Why,” I thought to myself, “are these sea salts SOOO expensive?”
Of course, if I didn’t have a recipe already at home telling me how to do it [...]
How to Eat Road Kill Grill Seasonings
With a name like Road Kill Grill Seasonings ALONE, I had to try it!
Road Kill Grill Seasonings is a mixed grill dry rub with a mild kick. Last night, I fired up the grill, invited some neighbors over and we had ourselves a taste testing.
We voted it to be OUTSTANDING for Blackened Tilapia [...]
Italian Marinade Blend
This blend of spices makes the best grilled chicken you’ve ever eaten!
This recipe was born from not having a bottle of Italian salad dressing on hand. I was looking for a quick marinade for my chicken fillets and was clean out!
I served it to my friends and the kiddos and EVERYONE grooved on the [...]
Keeping Cilantro Fresh
Here’s a quick and easy way to keep cilantro fresh until you need it.
First, cut off the dried ends of the stems and discard. Soak cilantro in cool water for 5-10 minutes. Drain the water off and discard old/damaged leaves. Then, give it a couple spins in the salad spinner to remove [...]
Toasting Black Peppercorns
Right up front, toasting and grinding your own black pepper is worth the effort. It’s super easy and it’s fun, in a food explorer’s sort of way. I KNOW you know what I’m saying.
Now, I’ll be completely honest here. Sometimes I buy & try things I think I need in my [...]
