Adobo Lime Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Posted by Wine & Spice on 6/16/2017 to South of the Border

This is one of my favorite salsas. So fresh tasting with the lovely slightly roasted/charred flavor of the veggies. I used Adobo Lime in this recipe because is adds such depth to the salsa. This is hand blended with fennel seed, cumin, coriander, black pepper, garlic, Mexican oregano, lime zest, kosher salt, thyme and rosemary. It is one of Milford Spice Company’s all time best sellers. One of my families favorite!

You can vary the peppers you use depending on how spicy you like it. More serranos and jalapeños=more spicy.

You can use this salsa for anything. As a topper for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or just chips. It is fabulous on Huevos Rancheros too!

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Chicken Caprese Salad

Posted by Wine & Spice on 6/15/2017 to Salad

Caprese Salad is one of my favorite summer dishes. Homegrown tomatoes and basil with fresh mozzarella, what is not to love about that!

My tomatoes are not quite ready yet so I made do with vine ripened tomatoes from the grocery store. Fresh mozzarella is a must, the drier aged version is not the same by a long shot. My basil however, is raring to go! I decided to make a salad today using these ingredients and paring with a chicken thigh layered with basil, tomato and mozzarella. Topped with a really great balsamic vinegar, YUM!

I used Buon Appetito to season my chicken. This wonderful salt free blend is a balanced mix of Greek oregano, basil, marjoram, thyme, rosemary and sage. Perfect addition to tomatoes, tomato sauces, fish, poultry, meat, and salad dressings.

A glass of slightly chilled Chianti is a perfect pairing with this dish.

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Brined Grilled Pork Chops

Posted by Wine & Spice on 6/12/2017 to Grilling Guide

Pontiac Trail Pig Powder is one of our family’s favorite spice rubs. It makes any pork dish sing with flavor. Today I decided to brine my chops before grilling, and the result was an amazingly moist and tender pork chop with a ton of flavor!

Pontiac Trail Pig Powder is Memphis-style BBQ rub that is well balanced with sweet and hot components. It caramelizes beautifully. This award-winning rub has a history of first place winners in competition cooking. Ideal for pork chops, pork tenderloin and baby back ribs. Also great on chicken. We love it when used on pork tenderloin in the Crockpot. Just a little touch of heat. Hand blended from brown sugar, Kosher salt, California paprika, marjoram, sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, yellow mustard, grains of paradise, sugar, chili powder, black pepper, rosemary, brown mustard, clove and allspice.a

I served this with Grilled Mixed Veggies with Up North Grilling.

A glass of cold White Shiraz is a perfect pairing with this dish.

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Grilled Mixed Veggies with Up North Grilling

Posted by Wine & Spice on 6/1/2017 to Veggies!

Here is a fabulously simple summer grilled veggie recipe. You can use pretty much any mix of fresh veggies you like. I used a grill basket but this works with any type of mesh grill accessory you may have.

I used Up North Grilling in this dish. This blend is made of of coriander seed, coarse black pepper, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, dill, coarse sea salt, caraway seed, thyme and lemon peel. This blend is fantastic on grilled veggies. Great on Corn on the cob. Wonderful on steak, pork and chicken.