Sweet Pickle Relish
For all of the different things I love to cook, the humble hot dog is still one of my favorite meals. And a good sweet relish is a key ingredient for a good hot dog. This is a good recipe to use for cucumbers that …
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Roast Gravy
This is my basic recipe for gravy when I have cooked a roast. Anytime you have pan drippings, you can make this gravy. The meat and seasonings may change, but the basic recipe remains the same.
Strawberry/Rhubarb Topping
This is another way we found to use the rhubarb in our garden. This tastes great as a topping (warmed or chilled) on vanilla ice cream, on angel food cake, or spongecake, or on shortcakes.
Seasoned Salt & Pepper
That famous widely used seasoning that everyone loves to use for grilling and other recipes. This is the recipe for the seasoned salt. You can then mix it 2:1 or 3:1 with ground black pepper to have both in a single shaker for burgers, eggs, …
Savory Beef and Game Rub
This is one I actually put together after trying several others from the ‘net. It’s a pungent blend that goes well with beef and game. This is very light on the salt, so you can dry brine your meat before using this. It works great …
Garlic Butter
This simple condiment makes the best garlic bread. You can also use this as a compound butter to garnish a steak for an extra touch of class and flavor.
Drying Herbs
Herbs are easy to grow in your garden, or even in pots on your deck or patio. They often produce far more than you can use, so you can take the extra and dry it down. Drying your own herbs reduces waste, but it also …
Montreal Steak Seasoning
This potent seasoning blend originally comes from the blends used to make kosher deli meats. It stands up well to the full taste of beef steaks. The coarse texture of the seasoning also makes for an interesting presentation. This recipe is in parts, so your …
Cavender’s Seasoning
Nothing to mix here, this is the one seasoning that I am loyal to just as is. It is full of flavor, but yet it is more subtle than the other seasonings I make. I like it especially on pork, chicken, and fish, but I …