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Seasonings, Salts & Rubs

Basil salt, rosemary sea salt, and chile verde seasoning offer ways to keep a particular flavor ready to use. These seasonings and rubs provide small additions for building a dish.

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  • Make Any BBQ Rub with the Rub Matrix

    Make Any BBQ Rub with the Rub Matrix

    Here, in easy-to-understand chart form, is how to customize that rub to produce a wide range of flavors and ethnic character. In other words, by subtly varying each…

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  • House Rub

    Ingredients 120g Brown sugar 100g Smoked salt 110g Smoked paprika, or Smoked Chipotle Powder 40g Garlic powder 16g Onion powder 100g Mustard seed 16g Monosodium glutamate, optional Preparation…

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  • Homemade Taco Seasoning

    Homemade Taco Seasoning

    Ingredients 4 Tablespoons chili powder 5 teaspoons cumin 4 teaspoons MSG 4 teaspoons beef bouillon 4 teaspoons corn starch 4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons garlic…

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  • Chinese Five Spice Recipe

    The Chinese Five Spice blend is a staple in Chinese cooking, and is often used in a technique called “flavour potting”, where meat is steeped in a rich…

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  • Ranch Dressing Mix

    Ranch Dressing Mix

    Used as both a mix for a dip and a dressing, this tangy ranch mix is both tasty and versatile. Ingredients 1/3 cup buttermilk blend powder 1/4 cup…

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  • Ten Ways to Use Familiar Herbs and Spices

    A small amount of a familiar herb or spice can refresh an everyday dish. Start lightly, taste where safe, and adjust to the intensity of the product. Ginger,…

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  • Uncle Bubba’s Fry Mix

    6 cups self-rising flour (see Tip) 1 cup self-rising white cornmeal (see Tip) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. This…

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