Recipes

Adobo Blend

1 tablespoon oregano 2 teaspoons Butter Buds® Sprinkles 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon salt

Combine all ingredients. Store spice blend in a glass or plastic container with a tight-fitting lid.

How to Use It

Adobo Lime Chicken Squeeze juice of 1 lime over 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of spice blend on both sides of chicken; gently rub into surface. Cover and marinate for several hours. Grill or sauté in skillet.

Marinated Mexican Beef Combine 1 ½ tablespoons of spice blend with 1 cup tomato juice. Pour over 1 pound flank steak, skirt steak or thinly sliced top round in zipper-seal bag; seal bag tightly and marinate for several hours in the refrigerator. Grill or broil medium-rare to medium.

Adobo Salsa Combine 2 cups chopped tomato, 2 tablespoons each minced fresh cilantro and onion, 2 to 3 teaspoons of spice blend, ¼ teaspoon each salt and hot pepper sauce. Mix well and serve with tortilla chips.

BBQ Rub

2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper ¼ cup paprika

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well; use as a dry rub on beef, chicken, lamb or pork.

Cajun Blackening Spice

5 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground oregano 1 teaspoon ground thyme 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon ground white pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Combine and store in an airtight container.

Chef's Salt

1 pound salt 1/8 cup garlic powder 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon white pepper ½ cup paprika

Mix well. Use as needed for your favorite recipes.

Chicken-Flavored Rice Mix

4 cups uncooked long-grain rice 4 tablespoons instant chicken bouillon 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons dried tarragon 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes ¼ teaspoon white pepper

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir until evenly distributed. Put about 1 ⅓ cup of mix into 3 1-pint airtight containers. Store in a cool, dry place.

To Use:

1 ⅓ cup chicken-flavored mix 2 cups cold water 1 tablespoon water

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat and cook 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Makes 4-6 servings.

Dill Lemon Rice Mix

4 cups uncooked long-grain rice 5 teaspoons dried grated lemon peel 4 teaspoons dill weed or dill seed 2 teaspoons dried minced chives 2 teaspoons salt 8 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir until evenly distributed. Put about 1 ⅓ cup of mix into 3 1-pint airtight containers. Store in a cool, dry place.

How to Use It

1 ⅓ cup chicken-flavored mix 2 cups cold water 1 tablespoon water

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat and cook 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Makes 4-6 servings.

Garlic-Herb Seasoning

2 tablespoons marjoram 2 tablespoons oregano 2 tablespoons rosemary 2 tablespoons basil 2 tablespoons parsley flakes 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon thyme 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon black pepper

In a screw-top jar, combine all ingredients. Cover tightly and shake until well blended.

Yield: ¾ cup

Greek Seasoning Blend

2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Combine all ingredients; store in an airtight container.

Lemon Pepper Seasoning Mix

1 cup ground black pepper ⅓ cup dried lemon peel 3 tablespoons coriander seeds ¼ cup dried minced onion ¼ cup dried thyme leaves

Stir all the ingredients together and store in airtight jars.

Montreal Steak Seasoning

4 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon dehydrated onion ½ tablespoon dehydrated garlic ½ tablespoon crushed red pepper ½ tablespoon dried thyme ½ tablespoon dried rosemary ½ tablespoon dried fennel

Mix together and store in a shaker. Shake or rub 1 tablespoon seasoning onto 1-pound steaks, pork chops, and hamburgers before grilling or broiling.

Poultry Seasoning

2 tablespoons parsley flakes 1 tablespoon oregano 1 tablespoon marjoram 1 tablespoon thyme 1 tablespoon rosemary 1 tablespoon celery leaves 1 tablespoon ginger 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon sage

Mix well and sprinkle on chicken.

Spiced-Cranberry Cider Mix

½ cup dried cranberries 12 cinnamon sticks ½ teaspoon crushed whole cloves 2 tablespoons whole allspice

In a small bowl, stir the cranberries and spices together. Store in an airtight container.

How to Use It

Spiced-Cranberry (Serves 12 to 14)

2 quarts apple cider 1 quart water 1 package Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix 2 oranges, sliced

In a large saucepan, combine the cider, water, and Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix. Heat through but do not boil. Add most of the orange slices. Serve warm, garnished with the remaining orange slices.

Vanilla Powder

¼ cup confectioners' sugar 1 vanilla bean

For an intense flavor, grind the bean and blend with the sugar in a small coffee grinder.

The flavor increases with time, and will exude into foods when baked. The bean can be used for other purposes as well.

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