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Sunday, March 2, 2014

Trader Joes Harvest Grains Blend

This blend includes Israeli style couscous, Orzo, Baby Garbanzo beans and Red quinoa. It’s bright, crunchy and colorful – what’s not to love! Its hearty, healthy and absolutely delicious. The texture and taste is slightly nutty and complements any main dish, especially with some fresh chopped parsley. You can also mix it with shrimp or scallops for a tasty and simple meal. Its ready in about 15 minutes. I stuffed Thanksgiving Turkey with it.

Ingredients:
1 pack Harvest grains blend
3 1/2 cups water
2 tbs BTB Better than bouillon paste
2 handfuls small carrots
1 med onion
1 red bell pepper
1 oz butter
Oil to saute the veggies

Optional:

1/2 cup dried chopped cranberries, apricots or raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts ( almonds, pecans etc.)
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Boil water add BTB, stir.

Add the blend to the boiling water. Boil covered for 10 min.

Slice and saute carrots in oil for a few min.

Add minced onions saute for a few more min and add minced bell pepper. Saute for a few more min.

Add butter and vegetables. Mix well.

Enjoy!!!

Monday, February 10, 2014

SANDRAS BLACKENED SEASONING BLEND II

This is a fantastic blend to use as a rub
for seasoning beef steaks or roasts, including
on many types of seafood and shellfish before
baking, grilling or roasting...

Yields: (Appx. 3 tablespoons)

1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons kosher salt

In a small bowl, add all the ingredients, and mix well.

Store any unused portion in an airtight container.

Friday, January 24, 2014

Ras El Hanout Spice Blend Recipe

There are many different ways of making a traditional Ras El Hanout Moroccan spice blend.

Here I make my version of Ras El Hanout using a mixture of fennel, clove, cayenne peper, black pepper, cumin, coriander, ginger, paprika, cardamon, turmeric and cinnamon.

You can use this spice blend recipe for marinating and cooking chicken or vegetables.

See my Moroccan chicken recipe here that uses my Ras El Hanout recipe.

Ingredients for Jeenas Ras El Hanout Recipe
1/2 tsp Fennel Seeds
1 Clove
1 + 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
1 + 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
1/8 tsp Black Pepper Powder
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp Ginger Powder
1/4 tsp Cardamon Powder
1/2 tsp Cinnamon Powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric

note...If you want a more mild spice blend use 1/2 -1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper instead of one teaspoon.

How to make Ras El Hanout Spice Blend Jeena Style

Place all ingredients into an electric grinder and blend into a powder. You can use a pestle and mortar it will take a lot longer to grind than the electric grinder.

See my Moroccan Chicken Recipe