13 Monday Sep 2021
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annatto seeds, coriander, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt
I recently made Arroz Con Pollo (Latin Chicken & Rice) and the recipe called for Sazon Seasoning.
Sazón, which means seasoning in Spanish, is a staple in Latin cooking. When added to soups, stews, and rice dishes it brings a beautiful yellow color.
Sure, I could have gone to my local market headed down the International Foods isle and found the familiar yellow and orange box of Sazon packets.
13 Monday Sep 2021
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Make a batch of Homemade Adobo Seasoning Blend to have on hand.
This all-purpose blend is a delicious way to season meats, vegetables, soups and stews. You’ll find this spice blend is a key ingredient in many Latin, Mexican, and Caribbean recipes.
You’ve likely seen it on the grocery store shelves in the Latin/Mexican section.
12 Sunday Sep 2021
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Achiote Oil begins with annatto seeds which come from the achiote tree. The tree bears spiky pod-like fruit that contains these bright red seeds.
The annatto seeds can be ground into a powder, made into a paste or used to infuse oil.
Because of its gorgeous crimson color, annatto seeds can be used as a food coloring or dye with color ranging from yellow to deep orange.
12 Sunday Sep 2021
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This Simple Sofrito Recipe consists of peppers, onions, garlic, culantro leaves, olive oil and salt.
Sofrito is a flavor base of herbs and aromatics used in Latin cooking, much like a French mirepoix or the Cajun holy trinity. While there are many versions of Sofrito, this recipe most resembles one found in Puerto Rican cooking also known as recaito.
12 Thursday Aug 2021
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You’ll want this Super Simple White Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe in your salad dressing rotation!
It’s slightly sweet with the perfect tangy love and will make your baby greens dance.
And it takes all of 3 minutes to make.
What are you waiting for?
28 Wednesday Jul 2021
Posted in herbs, oils & spices, love to cook, spice exploration
It’s so easy and affordable to make your own Garlic & Herb Seasoning Blend at home.
Chances are you already have most every ingredient on hand in your spice cabinet. And while this blend has quite a few, you can certainly omit or include your favorites.
25 Sunday Apr 2021
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, gluten free, herbs, oils & spices, love to cook, salads
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asparagus, avocado, baby red potatoes, Boston Bibb lettuce, chimichurri sauce, flat iron steak, mushrooms, red onion, tomatoes
Steak & Potato Dinner Salad with Chimichurri Sauce here we come!!
When we unofficially declared April as Salad Month, I’m not sure my husband was 100% on board.
Don’t get me wrong he loves salad and makes amazing salads with great ingredients (one of the many reasons I love him).
He also loves a steak and potatoes.
This salad is a tribute to him. The salad loving, steak worshiping man of my dreams.
23 Friday Apr 2021
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beets, chickpeas, cucumber, feta cheese, garlic, lemon, lettuce, olive oil, olives, oregano, red onion, tomatoes
I love this Mediterranean Chopped Salad because you can make a giant bowl and eat on it for days!
Or in our case you can make it two days in a row because it’s that good!!
We’re definitely on a salad kick right now and I’m loving it.
And my body is pretty stoked too!
21 Wednesday Apr 2021
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avocado oil, garlic, ginger, honey, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce
Making homemade vinaigrettes are so quick and easy and this Asian Vinaigrette is no exception.
It can transform a simple green salad and is the star of the show in our Asian Chicken Salad.
20 Tuesday Apr 2021
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Here are my 5 Favorite Quick & Easy Chicken Marinades that work great with chicken breasts, chicken thighs or drumsticks, whole roaster chickens. They work great with pork, salmon or shrimp too.
Are you looking for new flavor inspiration for chicken?
