Spices and Seasonings Posts

Prepare this recipe for Skinny Veggie Soup and store individual 2-cup portions and store in the refrigerator for up to three days. It makes an excellent meal starter since it adds plenty of volume and fiber to your meal to keep you from overindulging at dinner or later in the evening.Ingredients:4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp)1 onion, diced (1 cup)3 celery stalks, diced (1-1/2 cups)1 package (8 oz...

Top Your Corn With This! -- Yes, use these ideas to help you get ready for that special Labor Day picnic or cook-out.Curry in a Hurry Butter:Mix a stick of softened butter with curry powder, roasted ground cumin and salt to taste. Stir in chopped fresh cilantro and a spoonful of minced bottled mango chutney.Pesto Mayo Spread:Blend a dollop of prepared basil pesto and grated Parmesan cheese to tast...

Don't just settle for grilled hamburgers -- try these Stuffed Double Cheeseburgers. They are thick patties stuffed and topped with Cheddar and -- seasoned with chili sauce, garlic and onion for extra zest!Ingredients: 12 slices sharp Cheddar cheese, 9 oz1-1/2 lbs ground beef1/3 cup chili sauce1 Tbsp Montreal steak seasoning2 tsp onion powder6 hamburger bunsLettuce, tomato slices and ketchupColes...

You'll like this recipe for Roasted Cumin & Chickpea Salad -- especially if you're wanting a cool salad on a hot summer day. This pairing of cumin and chickpeas will also provide a nutritional entree for any meal.  Ingredients: 3/4 tsp cumin2 Tbsp lime juice1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil1/2 small red onion, chopped1 celery rib, sliced1 medium tomato, seeded a...

Here are three fast fixes for Great Chili and some more ideas to fix Cornbread "in a snap".Classic Chili:12 oz lean ground beef1 cup diced bell pepper2 Tbsp chili powder2 tsp ground cumin2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with green chiles1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, rinsedChicken Chili Verde:1 lb ground chicken1 cup chopped onion2 tsp minced garlic1 tsp ground cum...

Try this healthy Mexican-inspired recipe for Salmon Tacos. This recipe embraces the bold Mexican flavors we adore but leaves behind the fat, sodium and calories we don't. Ingredients: 1 lb skinless salmon fillet 1 Tbsp Slat-Free Mexican Seasoning Blend (below)1 cup shredded cabbage or lettuce1  diced avocado½ cup diced tomatoes½ cup sliced onion½ cup chopped cilantro2 Tbsp fresh lim...

For centuries, herbs have been used to enhance cooking and make meals more enjoyable. The best way to ensure a supply of organic herbs is to start your own organic herb garden. Tips for growing organic herbs can be found in a recent blog: http://www.healthierorganics.com/blog/2010/01/04/growing-organic-herbs.html that can be found online at www.healthierorganics.com.The writer explains that some p...

Use the slow cooker to make Mexican Chicken Tostadas -- another delicious way to fix to chicken with a Mexican twist. Ingredients: 1 large jalapeño chili, finely chopped10 cloves garlic, finely chopped2 tablespoons Mexican chili powder2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil2 tablespoons lime juice2 teaspoons salt2 packages (1¼ pounds each) boneless skinless chicken thighs1 package (4.8 ounce...

Ingredients:2 cups water1 medium cabbage, shredded1 Tbsp. butter1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour4 Tbsp. milk½ tsp. ground nutmeg or more according to taste (freshly grated nutmeg is best)salt to tasteDirections:1. Heat the water in a pan. Add the shredded cabbage. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 4 minutes or until the cabbage is cooked. Strain the cabbage and reserve the water.2. Melt the butter i...

Ingredients:1 pound processed cheese, cubed1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, undrained1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, undrained1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced* (optional)1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained1 envelope taco seasoning*Jalapeño peppers can sting and irritate t...