Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Lebanese Baharat

 


  • 1 tablespoon Allspice
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg

https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/how-to-make-7-spice/

needed to make 
https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/beef-kafta/

https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/lebanese-hummus-ground-beef/

What about Peanut Butter Hummus instead of Tahini?

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Bavarian Dijon Mushroom Gravy

Why use condensed soup gravy when you can scratch it?

4-6 Mushrooms sliced thin
1/2 small onion chopped 
2 slices of chopped Bacon
1 can Chicken Broth 
1/2 C White wine
1 TBS Dijon Mustard
1.5 TBS Pezneys Bavarian Seasoning
4 TBS Butter
2 TBS Flour
1 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp pepper
1 clove fresh garlic, diced, sliced, crushed, minced 

DIRECTIONS 

Powder the onions and mushrooms with flour
Over low to medium heat melt the butter - your burners are different, don't burn it.
saute the bacon, onions and mushrooms add the garlic after the onions are translucent
Add spices
Add flour, 1 TBS at a time and whisk so that it cooks creating a golden roux.
Add some broth, some wine, NOT All of it.
Add Dijon, broth, wine, whisk, repeat until it reaches the consistency and flavor you desire. 

    - individual viscosity preferences do vary.


Totally scalable


 

  




Saturday, September 26, 2020

Green Bean Casserole

2 cans (10 1/2 ounces each) Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup 
1 cup (can) milk
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 cups cooked cut green beans = 3 LBS = 9 cups
2 2/3 cups French's® French Fried Onions



  • Stir the soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, beans and 1 1/3 cups onions in a 3-quart casserole.
  • Bake at 350°F. for 25 minutes or until the bean mixture is hot and bubbling.  Stir the bean mixture.  Sprinkle with the remaining onions.
  • Bake for 5 minutes or until the onions are golden brown.

Thursday, September 24, 2020

Fajita vs. Taco

 https://www.penzeys.com/online-catalog/fajita-seasoning/c-24/p-387/pd-s

Adobe (salt free)

Hand-mixed from: garlic, onion, black pepper, Mexican oregano, cumin and cayenne red pepper.

Fajita 

Hand-mixed from: salt, black pepper, paprika, Turkish oregano, cayenne pepper, garlic, celery, Mexican oregano, basil, nutmeg, cumin, marjoram, thyme and rosemary.

Taco

Hand-mixed from: paprika, salt, onions, lactose, dextrose, corn flour, (corn, lime) tomato powder, cumin, garlic, oregano, black pepper, cocoa powder and allspice.

Chicken Taco

Hand-mixed from: kosher salt, garlic, Ancho chili pepper, onion, Spanish-style paprika, cumin, cilantro, Tellicherry black pepper, Mexican oregano and jalapeƱo powder. 

Bold Taco

Hand-mixed from: kosher salt, onion, Spanish-style paprika, lactose, yellow corn flour (corn, lime), dextrose, tomato powder, crushed red pepper, garlic, cumin, Mexican oregano, cilantro, Tellicherry Special Extra Bold black pepper and natural cocoa.

Rojo Taco

Ingredients: Achiote (corn oil, Annatto), lime juice, water, spices (Chili Pepper, salt, granulated garlic, cumin, Mexican oregano, Ceylon cinnamon, cilantro), vinegar, brown sugar, gum acacia, xanthan gum.


Andrew Zimmern Mexican Fiesta
Chili Peppers (Ancho, Guajillo, Chipotle), Dehydrated Vegetables (Garlic, Onion), Spices, Salt, Lime Juice Crystals, Annatto Seed, Rice Concentrate (to prevent caking).




Saturday, September 5, 2020

Bourbon Marinade

 

  • 1/4 cup Bourbon whiskey
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Lea & Perrins® Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar                <<<< my missing ingredient
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
https://www.certifiedangusbeef.com/recipes/recipedetail.aspx?id=288

Thursday, August 13, 2020

Mel's Flank Steak

1.5 LBS Steak


 1/2 C Soy

1 LG Clove Garlic minced

1 tsp ground ginger

2 TBS Brown Sugar

2 TBS Lemon Juice

2 TBS Salad Oil

2 TBS Minced Onion

1/4 tsp pepper

marinade 6 - 12 hours



Friday, December 22, 2017

Herbs and Spices Mix a Lot


What is in those jars?

Bouquet Garni

a robust and flavorful mix for baked chicken or fish, pork, or pot roast. Just crumble between your fingers and sprinkle 1/2 tsp. per pound on fish or chicken breasts before baking, or rub onto the surface of roasts before cooking.
Hand-mixed from: savory, rosemary, thyme, Turkish oregano, basil, dill weed, marjoram, sage and tarragon.

Herbes De Provence
Salt Free
Herbes de Provence combines sweet French herbs and flowery lavender with Italian herbs and fennel. Excellent for roasting chicken or Cornish hens, beef or pork tenderloin, rub on 1/2 -1 tsp. per pound.

Hand-mixed from: rosemary, cracked fennel, thyme, savory, basil, French tarragon, dill weed, Turkish oregano, lavender, chervil and marjoram.

Fines Herbes
Salt Free
A light, sweet blend great for baked chicken or fish, soup, salads and sauteed vegetables.
Hand-mixed from: chervil, minced parsley flakes, chopped chives and French tarragon.

Parisien Bonnes Herbes

Salt Free
A fragrant all-purpose herbal blend from one of the cooking capitals of the world.
Hand-mixed from: chives, dill weed, French basil, French tarragon, chervil and white pepper.

Tuscan Sunset

Salt Free
Salt-free Italian-style seasoning. Perfect for veggies and pasta, salads, tomato sauce, chicken and fish. The rich sweet flavor of basil and oregano with the added zest of garlic, bell pepper and black pepper. Round it off with a touch of fennel, and who needs salt? Perfect for every vegetable, from asparagus to zucchini. We especially love it sprinkled on fresh tomatoes, corn on the cob, snap peas and green beans. Also makes a great salad dressing for green salads and hearty veggies on the grill, and use it to marinate fish fillets, lean pork, and boneless/skinless chicken as well!
Hand-mixed from: basil, oregano, red bell pepper, garlic, thyme, fennel, black pepper and anise. To make oil & vinegar salad dressing: Cover 1 TB. Tuscan Sunset Seasoning with 1 TB. water, let stand a few minutes. Add 1/3 cup olive oil and 1/4 cup balsami

Italian Herb Mix

Salt Free
One of the best flavor combinations around. All the sweet, flavorful herbs used in Italy--perfect for pizza and spaghetti sauce. Try Italian Herb on oven roasted potatoes--crumble on 1 tsp. Italian Herb per pound with a bit of olive oil, garlic, and salt. Roast at 350� for an hour, tossing every 15 minutes. Italian salad dressing: mix 2 tsp. with 1/3 cup vinegar and 1/2-/3 cup oil. Add garlic, pepper, salt, and sugar to taste.
Hand-mixed from: oregano, basil, marjoram, thyme and rosemary.

Mural Of Flavor

Salt Free
Inspired by the rich and mouth-watering flavors of the western Mediterranean, Mural of Flavor is wonderfully versatile. Try it on chicken, fish, pork and beef. Add it to soups, rice and potatoes. Shake it over sliced tomatoes, corn, popcorn and scrambled eggs.
Hand-mixed from: spices, shallots, onion, garlic, lemon peel, citric acid, chives and orange peel.

Bavarian Style Seasoning

Salt Free
 this seasoning is wonderful for the grill-one of our quick favorites is to rub boneless pork chops or turkey cutlets with a bit of vegetable oil, then sprinkle with 1-2 tsp. Bavarian Seasoning per pound. Also great on turkey breast, rub on 1-2 tsp. per lb. For added zest, sprinkle with lemon juice or salt.
Hand-mixed from: crushed brown mustard, rosemary, garlic, thyme, bay leaf and sage.
https://www.penzeys.com/online-catalog/bouquet-garni/c-24/p-31/pd-s