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EUROPEAN/MEDITERRANEAN SEASONING BLENDS
GERMAN HERITAGE SEASONING – A blend of Bavarian-style crushed brown mustard, rosemary, garlic, thyme sage, and ground bay leaves; perfect for lamb, veal, pork, poultry (1-2 t. per pound of meat); best for meats that are “slow cooked”/roasted; great for a rub or in a basic marinade ; try a light sprinkle on green beans; create a whole new dimension to sauerkraut by adding a little of this incredible seasonings; can be used to prepare an herbed butter. Member of the “Top 5 Seasonings”; Salt Free Recipe
CENTRAL EUROPEAN SEASONING ((aka "Hungarian Heritage Seasoning") – This all-purpose seasoning is a blend of Hungarian sweet paprika, coarse flake salt, ground celery seed, garlic, sugar, black pepper, onion, ground dill seed, ground fenugreek seed, ground caraway seed, turmeric, scallions, dill weed, powdered bay leaves, cumin, coriander, ginger, cinnamon, fennel, nutmeg, white pepper, basil, chervil, marjoram, parsley, savory, tarragon, thyme, rosemary, cloves and cardamom; can be used on/in just about everything from steaks, hamburgers and meatloaves to sautéed vegetables to potatoes (all preparations) to popcorn! Recipes
POLISH SEASONING (aka"SLAVIC VILLAGE SEASONING") – This blend of salt, black and white pepper, sugar, coriander, garlic, savory, mustard, marjoram, mace, adds a rich depth of flavor to quick cooked foods; simply shake on chicken, steaks, or chops; nice “change of pace” seasoning for pasta; can use 1-2 t. of this seasoning with ground turkey (or other meat of your choice) to make bulk sausage Recipe
RUSSIAN SEASONING – This interesting blend is made from salt, garlic, cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg, marjoram; wonderful seasoning for ground meat (all types), whether it be for burgers, meatloaf, meatballs, or casseroles; try it in your next batch of stew; different seasoning for grilled pork chops Recipe
PARISIAN SEASONING – This delicately flavored blend consists of chervil, parsley, tarragon, thyme and chives; since this blend is so mild, it is best suited for egg dishes and mild fish; Salt Free Recipes
HERBS DE PROVENCE – This traditional French Mediterranean blend consists of all organic herbs: basil, thyme, savory, rosemary, tarragon, lavender, and fennel; this country style blend is well suited for all types of dishes: beef stew, roasts (lamb and pork), chicken, soups, and vegetables (especially zucchini, eggplant and tomatoes); Salt Free
ITALIAN SEASONING – This “kitchen staple” is a blend of oregano, sage, basil , marjoram, savory, rosemary, and thyme; our blend is an adaptation of the more “generic” Italian blends found elsewhere; a mix of herbs that create an “Italian” flair to just about anything; Member of the “Top 5 Seasonings”; Salt Free
SICILIAN SEASONING – This wonderful, multi-purpose seasoning consists of Romano cheese [made from sheep's and cow's milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, disodium phosphate], salt, toasted onion, red bell pepper, tomato, sweet paprika, white onion, pepper, sweet basil, crushed red pepper, thyme, rosemary, cayenne pepper; great on pasta, salads (tossed and pasta), eggplant, etc; mix it 50/50 with bread crumbs for breading fish or chicken; it’s uses are limited only by your imagination! Recipe
GREEK SEASONING – This popular and traditional blend consists of coarse salt, garlic, lemon, black pepper, Greek oregano, marjoram; an essential component for Greek Salad Dressings and Dips; adds traditional seings to kebabs and roasted meats; Member of the “Top 5 Seasonings” Recipes
TURKISH SEASONING – This unique blend is made of flake salt, cumin, garlic, half-sharp paprika, black pepper, ground sumac, Turkish oregano, cilantro; wonderful kebab seasoning; makes a great dip; Member of the “Top 5 Seasonings”
LEBANESE (ZAHTAR) – This traditional Middle Eastern blend consists of ground sumac, thyme leaves, white sesame seeds and just a pinch of sea salt; this is “the” tabletop condiment/seasoning in the Middle East; it is wonderful by itself, or mixed with a little olive oil to drizzle over cucumbers or to brush on pita bread and broil; Member of the “Top 5 Seasonings”
EGYPTIAN SEASONING (Mecalef) – This unique blend is made from black pepper, all spice, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, rosebuds, clove; it is used primarily for chicken and vegetables; Salt Free
MOROCCAN SEASONING – This authentic seasoning blend consists of Kosher flake salt, cumin, coriander, sugar, hot curry powder, ground cardamom, and Chinese cassia cinnamon; use it to lightly season chicken or fish before grilling or baking; unique seasoning for roasted vegetables
MARCO POLO SEASONING – This “one of a kind” seasoning consists of pepper, ginger, and mustard, cinnamon, cardamom, and turmeric, cumin, coriander, salt, and sugar; think of it as Medieval seasonings meet the exotic seasonings of Asia and of the “west”; wonderful as a rub; makes a fabulous yogurt dip (for meat or veggies)
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(Many are suited for vegetarian dishes as well)
CATTLE CALL – This “can’t keep it on the shelves” blend consists of sea salt, garlic, black pepper, onion, spices, red pepper, sugar,cornstarch (anti-caking agent), papain (a natural tenderizer) ; good as a rub, “add in’ seasoning in ground meat, and as a flavor booster in marinades; customers say it makes the best steaks ever (used as a seasoning in a olive oil/wine marinade); Member of the “Top 5 “Meat” Seasonings”
PORK SEASONING – This blend of seasonings consists of coarse black pepper, garlic , salt, onion powder, white pepper, ginger, hickory smoke powder and papain (a natural tenderizer); it can be used as a “shake on” seasoning, as a rub, or as the seasoning in a marinade
BUTCHER’S RUB – This all purpose rub is blended from Tellicherry black pepper, garlic, Kosher flake salt, sugar, red bell peppers, shallots, parsley; it is a great grilling rub, as well as a seasoning for all types of dishes: meat, eggs, vegetables, … even salad dressings; with Tellicherry pepper, shallots and garlic, you can’t go wrong; Member of the “Top 5 “Meat” Seasonings”
BOHEMIAN FOREST RUB - This European style rub is blended from a mixture of crushed brown mustard, garlic, rosemary, black pepper, Mediterranean thyme, savory, parsley, lavender and sage. It is an ideal seasoning for all types of poultry and pork. Try making an "European Style Turkey" Use 1-2 t. of Bohemian Forest per pound of "meat". A newcomer to Member of the "Top 5 "Meat" Seasonings"
CITRUS-HERB FISH SEASONING – This wonderful blend consists of grapefruit peel, lemon peel, lime peel, orange peel, thyme, savory, marjoram, basil, black pepper, citric acid, salt; depending on the fish/seafood, it can be used as a ”shake on” seasoning, or as a rub; also great when added to cracker or bread crumbs; works well with chicken also. Member of the “Top 5 “Meat” Seasonings” Recipe
RIB and CHICKEN RUB (aka "George Peake Seasoning) – This “not just for ribs rub” is blended from flake salt, sugar, black pepper, paprika, ground Grenadian nutmeg, sage, cayenne and red pepper; great for ribs and chicken; note: a few good customers have added this seasoning to a little brown sugar, then used it for their ribs
RIB PARBOIL SPICES – This blend comes pre-measured in food grade muslin bags. The blend consists of a complex mixture of yellow and brown Canadian mustard seeds, Jamaican allspice, cracked China cassia, cracked Turkish bay leaves, dill seed, Zanzibar cloves, cracked China ginger, Tellicherry peppercorns, star anise, Moroccan coriander, juniper berries, West Indies mace, cardamom and medium hot crushed red peppers; you need to try these once, … your ribs will be so full of flavor, and the meat will fall of the bones; simply use 1 muslin bag for a large stockpot (should hold up to 3 slabs), parboil, then bake or grill as usual ( use a rub or sauce, most customers use a rub when the ribs have been parboiled); Salt Free
CRAB, SHRIMP, & LOBSTER SPICES – For your convenience this blend comes pre-measured in a food grade muslin bag. This flavorful blend is mixed from yellow and brown mustard seed, allspice, coriander, Ceylon cloves, cracked bay leaves, cracked ginger, Tellicherry peppercorns, chili pepper, dill seed and caraway seed; use this traditional blend for steaming/boiling crab, shrimp, lobster or fish; when making fish/seafood stock, simply drop in one muslin bag of seasonings to add great flavor and dimension to your stock; note: since crab, shrimp and lobster have short cooking times, it is best to simmer the water with the seasoning bag added for 20 minutes prior to adding the shellfish; Salt Free
LATINO (adobo-style) SEASONING/RUB – This Hispanic adobo style blend consists of coarse Kosher flake salt, garlic & onion powders, Mexican oregano, Tellicherry black pepper, hot red pepper flakes; as a rub, use 1 t. per pound of chicken, pork, steak or fish; takes salsas and guacamole “up a notch”; Member of the “Top 5 “Meat” Seasonings" Recipe
VINDALOO SEASONING – This blend consisting of black pepper, coriander, cilantro, turmeric, cumin, red chili, ginger, garlic, mustard seed yellow, cardamom, cinnamon, fenugreek, cloves, citric acid, and tomato powder has a rich, unique history; This Indian curry seasoning was brought to Goa by the Portuguese (Goa is a small state on the Malabar Coast of India); the four and a half centuries of Portuguese rule left a lasting impression: the Catholics use this seasoning with pork, the Hindus and the Muslims use this seasoning with lamb, chicken or duck; recipe upon request; this seasoning is one of the hottest curries; Salt Free; Recipe
RAS el HANOUT – This Moroccan blend consisting of cloves, allspice, black pepper, mace, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, rosebuds, cumin, white pepper, coriander, nutmeg, saffron, bay leaves and paprika has quite the reputation!; it traditionally means it represents the best spice blend of the shop (note it contains saffron!) and it definitely is one of the best of our shop; today this blend is frequently known as a “Mediterranean curry”, a delicious one, although not hot like most people associate with curries; pairs well with lamb, game, chicken. Fish, tanginess, couscous and Middle Eastern vegetable dishes; when asked how to describe this unique seasoning people say it’s spicy, … yet has a floral fragrance, … yet it is robust, … yet subtle!, … try it and let us know what you think!; Salt Free Recipe
MOROCCAN MEATBALL SEASONING – This blend of seasonings consist of white pepper, ginger, allspice, mace, ,nutmeg, rosebuds, and cinnamon; recipe available upon request; Salt Free
Over 20 new seasonings have just been added to our inventory. Please check back to see our complete listing. Salad Dressing Mixes will be added soon. Recipes for Peppercorn Dressing Mix on Library page.
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