Tell Me How You Use Some of These Spices

[amcclanaghan]

I used the Asian Seasoning last night

1 lb pork/chicken in skillet, cooked through with seasoning
add 1 1/4 cup water, veggies and 1/4 soy sauce bring to boil, add 2 cups minute rice. YUMMMY and done in about 30 minutes (season to taste)...

 

[jenniferknapp]

I used the crushed peppercorn and garlic rub last night on my steak, and the flavor was great, but I don't like "chunks" of seasoning on my food....next time I will probably grind it up before I use it...

 

[ChefTS]

Love the Seasonings!Love all of the great ideas!

Here are mine:

Southwest Seasoning I use as I would taco seasoning packets, just add additional cumin (I LOVE cumin!), parsely flakes, and pressed garlic. I also add some to my refried beans (or black beans) for extra flavor, or sprinkle inside quesadillas. Yum!

Also, I sprinkle it all over chicken breasts or tenderloins and grill or bake. I've also covered a steak with it and grilled it in the grill pan. Then used the steak in burritos. It was fabulous. That steak (or chicken) would also be good in a Santa Fe type salad with lettuce, corn, black beans, jack cheese, tomatoes, and a mexican-type dressing.

Asian Seasoning Just used this for the first time on Monday, in my stir fry. I added the seasoning to my marinade and it was delish.

Italian Seasoning Same as everyone else! Great in any pasta, meatloaf, etc. I also sprinkle it on my chicken when I make it on my grill pan. Delish and great leftovers for salads!

Dill seasoning Use it in cream cheese spreads (same as in the clubhouse chicken squares) nice as a veggie "dip", and my favorite is to make up the recipe for dip on the package, and then use some/most of that in my mashed potatoes instead of milk and butter! Everyone gobbles up the potatoes when I do that.

Jerk Seasoning I love this! I use it all the time. It is great brushed onto chicken tenderloins or chicken breasts and then grilled up in the grill pan--great for a quick dinner!

Can you tell that I LOVE my grill pan, and that my family loves chicken?!

I am looking forward to trying the rubs as well, and the new BBQ seasoning. I love using seasonings and fresh herbs in my cooking, and I love the quality of the PC seasonings.

I'm just full of LOVE today!

 

[bbauman07]

the rosemary is great on pot roast

 

[spoiledchef]

Tracey -- tell me...do you just grill your meats in the grill pan? Or -- do you sear, then finish in the oven? I've used mine for chicken and hamburgers. I also just used it for pork tenderloin (seared it, and then baked in the oven). I'd love to hear how you use yours. TIA

 

[ChefTS]

Sherrie,I'm (usually) all about getting things done quickly and in as few steps as possible. So, I never sear and finish in the oven when I'm using the grill pan. When I get my grill pan out, I am usually going for a quick meal. Hence the use of chicken tenderloins--they're done in just a couple of minutes and taste wonderful and are healthy. I also notice that with chicken especially, it is very easy for me to over-bake it and dry it out. (I tend to get sidetracked and lose track of time.) So I like just doing it on the stove top because the chicken is still always juicy. Same for steak, I prefer grilling to broiling because I feel like I have better control over the amount of doneness (we like medium). Hope I answered your question. I love all of the ideas and feedback we get on these forums!

 

[janetupnorth]

Someone should put all of these in a file so we can use them! (Not volunteering - currently too busy - sorry)

 

[spoiledchef]

Janet -- I was hoping to do that, and I do plan on it. Just give me until Monday. I'll work on it today and tomorrow, and hopefully, I'll have it up by Monday. Thanks.

 

[bridgetbakes]

Jamaican Jerk RubWe LOVE the Jamaican Jerk RUb in my house! Brush some oil on some pork chops and smother with the rub and throw in the oven...YUMMY!

 

[janetupnorth]

Janet -- I was hoping to do that, and I do plan on it. Just give me until Monday. I'll work on it today and tomorrow, and hopefully, I'll have it up by Monday. Thanks.

You're the best... Oh wait, Harriet and the compilation of 80 Trifle recipes will be hard to beat! ...jury is still out then - LOL!

 

[spoiledchef]

Okay, here's what I have so far. We have NO uses for the Bell Pepper & Herb Rub????? I don't have it, so I've no clue. Enjoy everyone! If people add, then I'll add to the document and re-attach. Thanks.

 

[bbauman07]

Okay, here's what I have so far. We have NO uses for the Bell Pepper & Herb Rub????? I don't have it, so I've no clue. Enjoy everyone! If people add, then I'll add to the document and re-attach. Thanks.

I use all the rubs, they are great on chicken, steak, pork chops etc. You could even use the rubs for veggies.

 

[pmprdRN2]

Chili Verde Dip

OK, now you have to share that great recipe with the rest of us!!

You can use a variety of tools to demo this recipe if you wish (depending on what items you want to sell for the month). The possibilities are endless -- get creative with it!! Ok, since ya'll asked, here it is:

Chili Verde Dip

16oz can refried BLACK beans
1tsp PLUS 1tbsp Southwestern Seasoning Mix
1 lime
8oz pkg cream cheese, softened
4oz can chopped green chilies, undrained
1 clove garlic, pressed
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 small can black olives, sliced
5oz (1-1/4 cups)grated cheddar cheese
1 tbsp fresh snipped cilantro

Mix the refried beans with 1tsp of Southwest seasoning; spread mixture over the bottom of the Deep Dish Pie Plate. Juice lime to measure 1 tbsp of lime juice. Mix together cream cheese, lime juice, chilies, garlic, and remaining tbsp of Southwest Seasoning until smooth. Chop onion & half of the sliced olives. Add 4 oz grated cheese, onions and chopped olives to cream cheese mixture. Mix together well. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the bean mixture in the pie plate & spread out evenly. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or microwave on HIGH power for 5 to 8 minutes. Once warmed through, top hot dip with remaining 1 oz of cheese, some sliced olives and the snipped cilantro. Serve with warm homemade or store-bought tortilla chips.

I have served this dip at countless parties & gatherings. It is ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS a HIT!!!!! At times I may have been guilty of being a bit more generous with the cheddar cheese than just 5 oz!! Now, toss in a margarita or a couple of Coronas and you have yourself a party!!!! LOL!!!

 

[Chef Diane]

I use mine in anythingMy get used all the time. I use them in anything that calls for spices. I even use mu rubs (old style) as a spice on chicken mostly. These rubs are also good in soups and stew as they are bigger pieces and flavor nicely.

 

[janetupnorth]

Awesome - thanks for the file Sherrie!

 

[legacypc46]

Here's a few more:

Rosemary Mix (favorite):
- coat vegetables (potatoes, onions, mushrooms, squashes) with olive oil and rosemary seasoning, then roast them. Yum!
- make minature phyllo triangles filled with a little bit of goat cheese and the rosemary seasoning....very easy and amazingly good (super elegant)

Garlic Oil: great for making crostini or brushetta (and your kitchen will smell like heaven)

Italian Mix: add it to store bought pizzas

Southwest: great with eggs. I also add it to olive oil and then spread it on tortillas when making southwest tortatinis

Basil Oil: use this instead of olive oil when making Caprese Salad (sliced tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, freash basil, ground pepper and a little ground sea salt)

Citrus Basil Shrimp: lightly coat uncooked shrimp w/basil oil, then the citrus basil rub; skewer and grill. Delicious

 

[JenBlake]

Spices and Seasonings...We use the Bell Pepper and Herb to spice up our canned green beans. Just sprinkle liberally and microwave. YUM.