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DIY BBQ Rub March 14 2016
Calling all pitmasters! It’s time to rub your meat with a blend of spices that will take your slow cooking to the next level. If you’re getting sick of the “standard” BBQ rubs, it’s time to put them down and make your own.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Mix all contents in a large bowl. Apply liberally to pork, beef or chicken approximately 1 hour prior to cooking.
When taste is everything, La Flor is all you need to transform your slow cook into an extraordinary culinary delight. Shop our selection of spices, herbs, and blends on the web - keep it spicy, America!Valentine's Day Teriyaki Rib Eye February 12 2016
It’s Valentine’s Day weekend and LOVE is in the air! What are you cooking up for your significant other this Sunday? For those of you who have already created a menu, we’re sure it will come out great. But for those who need a last minute idea, we’re here to save you - you can thank us later!
This Teriyaki Rib Eye Recipe will surely light up you love’s taste buds and maybe even create that extra spark you’re looking for. Just don’t overcook the steak or you might find yourself in the dog house.
Ingredients:
- Teriyaki Sauce
- Honey
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- La Flor Onion Powder
- La Flor Garlic Powder
- 2 (6 ounce) Beef Rib Eye Steaks
Preparation:
In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp. Teriyaki sauce with 1 ½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Rub approx. 1 tsp. olive oil on each steak and then add teriyaki-worcestershire mixture. Season with onion and garlic powder to taste. Let the steaks marinate for about 2 hours and then fire up the grill. Cook over high heat for approximately 4 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 140° (this will give you a medium-rare steak). Coat steaks with a light layer of honey for the final 2 minutes of grilling.
When taste is everything, La Flor is all you need to add some love to your palate this Valentine’s Day. Shop our selection of spices, herbs, and blends on the web - keep it spicy, America!
Stone Ground Honey Mustard Salmon January 13 2016
Salmon is making a name for itself as a delectable trendy fish these days, and the best part is there are so many ways to prepare it. Today, we’re going to focus on a stone ground honey mustard salmon recipe that will feed about 10 people. So gather your close friends for a dinner party and this recipe is sure to leave their mouths watering and their bellies full.
Ingredients:
- 4-5 lbs of fresh, skinless filet of salmon
- La Flor Garlic Powder
- Stone Ground Mustard
- Dijon Mustard
- Natural Clover Honey
Cooking Instructions
- Rinse fish and pat dry with paper towels.
- Season with La Flor Garlic powder.
- In a small bowl, mix equal parts stone ground mustard and dijon mustard. (You’ll want to make enough to spread over the entire filet.)
- Spread mustard mixture over fish and drizzle with natural clover honey.
- Bake, uncovered in a 450°F oven for about 12-15 minutes or until fish begins to flake when tested with a fork.
Serve fish over your choice of rice or accompany with vegetables for a main dish your guests will love.
When taste is everything, La Flor is all you need to transform your dinner party into an extraordinary culinary delight. Shop our selection of spices, herbs, and blends on the web - keep it spicy, America!Pumpkin Seed Recipes October 14 2015
Whether you're a pumpkin carving Picasso or are simply giving your artistic ability a chance, one thing's for sure - post jack-o-lantern carving leaves us with a mess of pumpkin parts. But rather than tossing them to the side and ultimately to the curb, collect the seeds instead!
The usual salt and pepper recipe certainly isn't the only thing they're good for - here's a list of other ways that you can enjoy your pumpkin’s leftovers this fall:
To begin:
Gather up your seeds in a colander, rinse in cool water, and pat dry. Then line them on a rimmed baking sheet and place them in the oven at 300 degrees. Bake them until they are dry throughout (about 50-60 minutes) and remove from the heat, raising the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
Next:
Transfer your cool seeds to a bowl, choose a flavoring below and then pop them back into the oven for another 10-15 more minutes.
Options:
Maple Mocha - because sweet and salty never tasted so good!
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon of coffee grounds
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
- ½ tablespoon of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of La Flor cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon of La Flor nutmeg
Gingerbread - because it’s not just for winter
- 4 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons of La Flor brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons of La Flor cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon of ginger
- ½ teaspoon of La Flor allspice
- ½ teaspoon of La Flor nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon of La Flor ground cloves
Rosemary Parmesan - for the cheese lovers in the audience
- 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons of La Flor rosemary
- ¼ cup of finely grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon of La Flor garlic powder
- Season with La Flor salt and pepper to taste
Curry-Sriracha - for the spice obsessed!
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon of La Flor curry powder
- ½ teaspoon of La Flor paprika
- Season with La Flor salt and pepper to taste
For more pumpkin seed recipes that you’ll love, check out Real Simple’s list.
When taste is everything, La Flor is all you need to transform your everyday meal into an extraordinary culinary delight. Shop our full selection of spices, herbs, and blends on the web - keep it spicy America!