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Perk up everything from salad to pasta, vegetables and eggs with a twist of freshly Ground Black Pepper.
Scrambled Eggs with Black Pepper
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Add savory spices and herbs to breakfast burritos. Beat 4 eggs, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon Oregano Leaves and 1/4 teaspoon each Garlic Powder and Ground Black Pepper. Sauté 1 cup chopped vegetables in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil in nonstick skillet. Add egg mixture; scramble. Stir in 1 cup shredded reduced fat cheese. Spoon into 4 whole wheat tortillas.
Breakfast Burritos
For Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, stir 3/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder and 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper into 4 cups hot cooked mashed potatoes.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
To liven up your cantaloupe or honeydew melon, drizzle with honey and sprinkle lightly with Ground Black Pepper.
Perk up your favorite canned soup with black pepper. Stir 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper into 2 cups soup.
For a savory dip for veggies, mix 1 container (8 ounces each) light cream cheese and reduced fat sour cream, 1 teaspoon each Coarse Ground Black Pepper and Rosemary Leaves, crushed, until well blended.
For Creamy Pepper Dressing, mix 1/4 cup each reduced fat mayonnaise and reduced fat sour cream, 2 tablespoons milk, 2 teaspoons cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon Coarse Ground Black Pepper and 1/4 teaspoon each Garlic Powder and Onion Powder until well blended.
Try Black Pepper with strawberries. Mix 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar in large bowl until sugar is dissolved. Add 2 pints strawberries, halved; toss to coat. Let stand 5 minutes. To serve, spoon 1/4 of the strawberry mixture over each of 4 angel food cake slices. Sprinkle each serving with 1/4 teaspoon Coarse Ground Black Pepper.
For a quick chili, brown 1 pound ground beef or turkey in large skillet. Stir in 2 tablespoons Chili Powder, 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin, 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes and 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed. Simmer 10 minutes.
Chili
Add a sprinkle of Chili Powder to your leftover hummus to give it new life. Serve with pita or tortilla chips.
Classic Hummus
Add a flavor twist to the traditional favorite, deviled eggs, by adding a pinch of Chili Powder to the yolk mixture. Or use Chili Powder in place of Paprika to garnish the prepared deviled eggs.
Spice up your scrambled eggs in the morning. Sauté 2 tablespoons each diced onion and bell pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder in 1 tablespoon butter. Add 4 eggs, beaten, to the skillet and scramble. Sprinkle with shredded low fat cheese.
Rub pork or beef with this easy Southwestern-inspired spice rub. Mix 1 tablespoon Chili Powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons each Ground Cumin, Garlic Powder and Oregano, 3/4 teaspoon Sea Salt and 1/4 teaspoon each Ground Black Pepper and Ground Cinnamon. Rub on 2 pounds pork tenderloins or flank steak before grilling or roasting.
For a robust marinade, mix 2 tablespoons each lemon juice and olive oil, 2 teaspoons Chili Powder, 1/2 teaspoon each Ground Cumin, Garlic Powder and Oregano Leaves, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Use as a marinade for shrimp, chicken or pork. Or use as a dressing for black bean, pasta or rice salad.
For Southwestern Corn Muffins, stir 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained, and 1 teaspoon Chili Powder into your corn muffin batter.
Start your day off right with a fruit smoothie. Place 1 small ripe banana, sliced, 1 cup frozen strawberries or blueberries, 1 container (6 ounces) vanilla Greek-style yogurt, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 tablespoon honey and 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon in blender. Blend on high speed until smooth.
Perk up your morning coffee with Ground Cinnamon. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon over ground coffee before brewing.
Cinnamon Coffee
For lightly sweetened, cinnamon-spiced yogurt, mix 1 container (6 ounces) plain or vanilla Greek-style yogurt, 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey, 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger.
Cinnamon Yogurt
For a fun For a fun way to add more fruit to your diet make a parfait by layering the spiced yogurt above with granola and your favorite fruit such as fresh berries, sliced bannanas or sliced apples
Cinnamon Oatmeal
Instead of sugary jams and jellies, make this flavorful spread for your morning toast. Mix 1 package (8 ounces) Neufchâtel cheese (1/3 less fat than cream cheese), softened, 2 tablespoons honey and 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon until well blended. For Honey Walnut Cinnamon Cream Cheese, add 1/4 cup chopped walnuts.
Spice up muffin mix with Cinnamon. Prepare muffin mix as directed on package. Add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon and 1/3 cup dried fruit such as raisins and cranberries or chopped walnuts or pecans.
Cinnamon and apple is a natural flavor combination. A sliced apple tossed with 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon in a resealable plastic bag makes a great snack. Plus the cinnamon coating helps keep the apple slices from turning brown.
Keep Cinnamon Sugar on hand to use as a topping for quick breads, cobblers, muffins or cookies just before they go into the oven. Mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon.
Give lunchbox sandwiches an unexpected flavor boost. Add a sprinkle of Ground Cinnamon to peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Also tastes great on peanut butter and banana sandwiches!
Perk up jarred applesauce by stirring 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves into 2 cups applesauce.
Applesauce
Chai is spiced black tea beverage popular in coffeehouses. To prepare, simmer 4 cups water, 1 Cinnamon Stick, broken up, and 1 teaspoon Whole Cloves for 10 minutes. Add 1 cup milk and 1/2 cup sugar. Return to simmer. Add 8 black tea bags; cover. Remove from heat. Let steep 8 minutes. Strain before serving.
For a fragrant fall beverage, simmer 1 bottle (64 ounces) apple juice, 2 tablespoons honey, 4 Cinnamon Sticks, 1 teaspoon Whole Cloves and 1/2 lemon, sliced, in large saucepot for 30 minutes. Strain. Serve warm or chilled.
Make scented jasmine rice by adding 4 Whole Cloves to the water or stock used to prepare 4 servings of rice.
Roast fall vegetables with spiced maple syrup. Mix 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves with 1/4 cup maple syrup. Drizzle over 2 pounds acorn or butternut squash, halved and seeded, or toss with cubed sweet potatoes. Roast in preheated 400°F oven 50 to 60 minutes or until tender.
Stud a ham or pork roast with Whole Cloves before roasting.
Perk up soups, such as lentil, black bean and butternut squash, with Ground Cumin.
Butternut squash soup
Add zip to dips, such as hummus, black bean dip or salsa, with Ground Cumin.
Spice up low fat plain or Greek-style yogurt to add color and a flavor twist to your black bean soup. Start with 1 tablespoon yogurt for each serving of soup. Stir in a pinch of Ground Cumin and swirl into soup.
Add additional Southwestern flavor to chili, tacos, quesadillas or burritos with Ground Cumin.
Ignite a burst of flavor in pork with a spice rub. Mix 1 tablespoon Chili Powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons each Ground Cumin, Garlic Powder and Oregano Leaves, 3/4 teaspoon Sea Salt, and 1/4 teaspoon each Ground Black Pepper and Ground Cinnamon. Rub onto pork tenderloins. Grill or roast until desired doneness.
Add a taste of Morocco to couscous by adding Ground Cumin to water or broth used to prepare couscous. Use 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin for a 10-ounce package of couscous. Stir in chopped green onions, shredded carrots, chopped apricots or toasted pine nuts, if desired.
For a versatile Cumin Vinaigrette, mix 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin, 1/2 teaspoon each Garlic Powder and salt, and 1/8 teaspoon Ground Red Pepper. Use to dress black bean and corn salad, chickpea and rice salad or salad greens.
Serve dips or spreads with homemade baked pita chips. Mix 1/4 cup olive oil with 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin and 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt. Lightly brush pita bread with oil mixture. Cut into wedges. Bake in preheated 400°F oven 10 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp.
Serve this restaurant-style dipping oil with crusty bread. Mix 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1/8 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper and Sea Salt to taste in small shallow dish.
Italian Bread Dipping Oil
Add pizzazz to steamed vegetables, baked potatoes, pasta or rice with a pinch of Garlic Powder.
Sprinkle sautéed vegetables with Garlic Powder, Oregano Leaves, salt and Ground Black Pepper to taste.
To make garlic bread, mix 1/4 cup olive oil with 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder. Brush on Italian bread slices (about 1-inch thick). Broil 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.
To make delicious Greek turkey burgers, add 1 teaspoon each Garlic Powder and Oregano Leaves, and Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper to taste to 1 pound ground turkey. Form into patties and grill, broil or pan-fry until cooked through.
For easy homemade vinaigrette, mix 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup balsamic or red wine vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon each Oregano Leaves, Garlic Powder and Sea Salt, and Ground Black Pepper to taste. Serve over salad greens or toss with steamed or grilled vegetables.
For Easy Roasted Potatoes, toss 2 pounds red potatoes, cut into wedges, with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt and 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper; toss to coat well. Bake in preheated 450°F oven 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender and golden brown.
For a fresh pick-me-up, sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger on store-bought fruit cups or homemade fruit salad.
Very Vanilla Fruit Salad
Ginger Hot Tea
For a fun way to add more fruit to your diet make a parfait by layering the spiced yogurt above with granola and your favorite fruit such as fresh berries, sliced bannanas or sliced apples
The softly spiced flavor of Ground Ginger perfectly complements green tea.
Add Asian flair to salmon. Stir 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger into 1/2 cup hoisin sauce. Brush over salmon fillets during the last few minutes of grilling or broiling.
Salmon Oriental
For an easy Peach Ginger Glaze, stir 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons Ground Ginger into 1 cup peach or apricot preserves. Spoon over chicken or pork during the last 10 minutes of roasting.
Herb Pork Roast with Ginger Peach Glaze
Drinks lots of hot liquids when you have a cold. Prepare this brew of 1 cup hot water, 2 wedges squeezed lemon, 1 teaspoon honey and 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger.
Versatile Lemon Ginger Topping makes a number of delicious desserts. Mix 1/2 cup lemon curd, 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger until well blended. Use as a topping for fresh berries or pound cake. Or layer with cake cubes and fruit in a trifle.
Forego the butter and sour cream on baked potato. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil mixed with a sprinkle of Oregano Leaves.
Oregano Olive Oil Potato
For a twist on the typical grilled cheese, prepare sandwich with sliced mozzarella cheese, sliced tomato and 1/4 teaspoon Oregano Leaves.
Oregano Grilled Cheese
For a flavorful omelet, beat 3 eggs and 1/4 teaspoon Oregano Leaves or Rosemary Leaves. Sauté 1/2 cup chopped vegetables in 1 teaspoon hot olive oil in nonstick skillet. Add egg mixture; cook until just set. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat cheese. Fold over. For an Italian Omelet, use vegetables such as red bell pepper, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese. For a Mediterranean Omelet, use spinach and feta cheese.
Add a flavor boost to jarred tomato sauce. Stir 1 teaspoon Oregano Leaves into 2 cups low sodium jarred tomato sauce.
For Greek Vinaigrette Dressing, stir 1/2 teaspoon Oregano Leaves and 1 to 2 tablespoons reduced fat feta cheese into 1/2 cup bottled vinaigrette dressing.
Enhance canned soup with Oregano Leaves. Add Oregano Leaves to canned chicken noodle or lentil soup.
Add zing to jarred chunky salsa. Stir 1/2 teaspoon Oregano Leaves into 1 jar (16 oz.) chunky salsa. Serve with tortilla or pita chips.
Sprinkle sautéed cherry or grape tomatoes with Oregano Leaves, Garlic Powder, salt and pepper to taste.
Sprinkle store-bought or homemade hummus or guacamole with Paprika. Or, add a kick by stirring in 1/4 teaspoon Ground Red Pepper or Crushed Red Pepper.
For an attractive garnish, lightly sprinkle Paprika over deviled eggs, tuna or chicken salad, cottage cheese or dips.
Delicious Deviled Eggs
Serve bread with olive oil like it's done in an Italian restaurant. Mix ¼ cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1/8 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper and sea salt to taste in small shallow dish.
Ground Red Pepper’s heat is a nice addition to basic Italian dressing or even raspberry vinaigrette, where it balances the sweetness of the fruit flavor.
Keep a jar of Crushed Red Pepper at the table. Use to add a touch of heat from everything to pizza to salad, soup, eggs and meat.
Mix up your own spiced salt by mixing 2 tablespoons Sea Salt, 2 teaspoons Paprika, ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin and a pinch of Ground Red Pepper. Sprinkle over grilled or roasted meat, fish and poultry.
Dress up ready-to-bake rolls. Just before baking frozen dinner rolls or ready-to-bake rolls, brush tops with olive oil then sprinkle with crushed Rosemary Leaves and Sea Salt before baking.
Rosemary Baked Rolls
For a delicious accompaniment to roasted meats, try Rosemary Roasted Potatoes. Toss 4 medium baking potatoes, cut into wedges, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons crushed Rosemary Leaves and 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt in large bowl until well coated. Spread potatoes in single layer on foil-lined shallow baking pan. Bake in preheated 425°F oven 35 to 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Add ¼ teaspoon each crushed Rosemary Leaves and Garlic Salt to hot cooked peas or green beans.
Herbed Green Beans
Stir 1/2 teaspoon each crushed Rosemary Leaves and Garlic Powder and ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper into 4 cups hot cooked mashed potatoes.
Garlic Rosemary Mashed Potatoes
A hearty vegetable omelet is an easy dish to make for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Sprinkle vegetables such as asparagus, spinach or tomatoes with crushed Rosemary Leaves. Use as a filling for omelet.
Perk up store-bought chicken salad with crushed Rosemary Leaves. Serve as a sandwich filling or on a bed of greens.
Wake up your taste buds with Herbed Scrambled Eggs. Beat 1/8 teaspoon Thyme Leaves into 2 eggs before scrambling.
Thyme Herbed Scrambled Egg
Sprinkle Thyme Leaves on steamed or sautéed asparagus along with a twist of freshly Ground Black Pepper and a dash of Sea Salt.
Herbed Asparagus
Herbed Butter is a quick way to add flavor to vegetables, potatoes and pasta. Mix 1 stick softened butter, 1/2 teaspoon Parsley Flakes, 1/4 teaspoon Tarragon Leaves and 1/8 teaspoon Thyme Leaves until well blended. Also tastes great on freshly baked rolls.
Savory Herb Butter
Dress up seafood or tuna salad by adding Thyme Leaves. Serve as a sandwich filling or on a bed of greens.
Spring Thyme Salmon
Thyme brings out the flavor of mushrooms. Sauté 1 pound sliced mushrooms in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Thyme Leaves.
Dress up your favorite vinaigrette with 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Thyme Leaves. Try using raspberry or other berry-flavored vinegar instead of your usual vinegar.
Add hearty flavor to soup. Stir ¼ teaspoon Thyme Leaves into chicken, beef or vegetable soups.
Add flavor and color to steamed rice or couscous with a sprinkle of Turmeric or Curry Powder. For extra flavor and texture, try adding toasted sliced almonds, shredded carrots, peas and/or raisins.
For a new twist to chicken salad, add a dash of Curry Powder along with nuts, fruit, or chopped apples.
Chicken Salad
For an out of the ordinary side dish, that is lightly spiced and sweet, try Curried Pilaf.
Mix ½ teaspoon of Curry Powder in 8 ounces of plain yogurt to use as a great spread on turkey and vegetable pita sandwich.
For a deliciously different dip, try Curried Chutney Dip. Mix 1 cup reduced fat sour cream, 1/4 cup fruit chutney, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon Curry Powder and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice until well blended. Serve as a dip with pita wedges.
Turn tomato soup from dull to delicious. Add ½ teaspoon Curry Powder to 2 cups tomato soup. Sprinkle with chopped cashews.
Lightly dust hot popcorn or snack mixes with Curry Powder for a new taste sensation.
Macaroni and cheese is humdrum no more. Stir 1/2 teaspoon Curry Powder into 2 cups prepared macaroni and cheese
Use Turmeric in place of the more expensive saffron in rice dishes such as paella or risotto, or in seafood dishes such as bouillabaisse.
Stir Turmeric into 1 tablespoon low fat plain or Greek style yogurt. Swirl mixture into a serving of lentil or split pea soup to add a color and flavor boost.
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