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Spices, Rubs & Dressings

Spices & Herbs: A Quick Lesson

Kathleen Flinn · January 14, 2018 · 7 Comments

As this terrific video by Consumer Reports shows, you don't need to spend a lot of money on fancy spices. However, the key element is when spices get old. Ground herbs and spices are more exposed to air, and thus they lose their potency more quickly. Spices vs. Herbs First, its … [Read more...] about Spices & Herbs: A Quick Lesson

Filed Under: Basics, Pantry & Supermarket Tips, Recipes, Spices, Rubs & Dressings

Recipe: Homemade Finishing Butter

Kathleen Flinn · June 7, 2013 · 11 Comments

(Note: This was posted prior to the unfortunate collapse of Paula Deen's culinary empire - KF) Eater National reports that "midst of a weak attempt at rebranding herself as healthy," Food Network star Paula Deen launched a line of "finishing butters" for WalMart. So the woman who … [Read more...] about Recipe: Homemade Finishing Butter

Filed Under: French, Pantry & Supermarket Tips, Spices, Rubs & Dressings Tagged With: Cooking Basics, Pantry Tips, Recipes, Vegetables

How Make Salt-Free Poultry Seasoning

Kathleen Flinn · March 7, 2013 · 2 Comments

Simply combine the ingredients and grind together with a mortar or pestle or a small food grinder. I set aside a coffee grinder for milling whole spices or mixes. If you want to use a coffee grinder that’s been employed for beans, you can clean it by adding in rice and salt and … [Read more...] about How Make Salt-Free Poultry Seasoning

Filed Under: Chicken, Pantry & Supermarket Tips, Recipes, Spices, Rubs & Dressings

How to make Cajun seasoning

Kathleen Flinn · February 8, 2013 · 6 Comments

I generally don't add salt to my seasoning mixes; instead I add it separately when cooking. A recipe that specifies a commercial blend assumes it has salt, so adjust accordingly. Be sure to use garlic powder and onion powder, not the salt form of either. 2 teaspoons cayenne, red … [Read more...] about How to make Cajun seasoning

Filed Under: Pantry & Supermarket Tips, Spices, Rubs & Dressings Tagged With: Pantry staples, Pantry Tips, Spice mixes

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