This peppery brown sugar steak rub has the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors and delivers juicy oven-seared steaks. It's made with brown sugar, smoked paprika, black pepper, cumin, salt, onion powder and garlic powder. My ingredient notes: How to make it: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below! More […]
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Frozen Hamburger Seasoning Recipe
This frozen hamburger seasoning has great flavor from smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper and garlic and onion powder. Sprinkle it directly onto the frozen patties, then grill or cook in the oven or on the stovetop. Seasoning ingredients and notes: Note that this seasoning is quite spicy! If you want less heat, […]
Ground Turkey Seasoning Recipe
Take ground turkey from bland to spectacular with this easy ground turkey seasoning recipe. You'll need smoked paprika, cumin, sage, salt, onion and garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste. Ingredients and notes: How to make it: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below! How to use it: You can use […]
Brown Sugar Marinade for Pork Chops
This easy brown sugar marinade makes juicy and delicious pork chops full of sweet, tangy and savory flavors. Orange juice and rice vinegar balance the sweetness of the brown sugar and soy sauce, thyme, and black pepper add umami. Add the chops (boneless or bone-in) to the marinade in the morning and cook in the […]
Tartar Sauce with Sour Cream (without mayo)
This tartar sauce with sour cream is creamy, tart but not sour, and full of fresh dill flavor. A little bit of cinnamon and clove add great depth of flavor to this sauce and turn it into something special. Recipe ingredients and notes: How to make it: Finely chop the dill and the pickles, then […]
Broccoli Cauliflower Ground Beef Casserole
This broccoli cauliflower ground beef casserole has it all: flavorful beef, three different vegetables, a creamy, spicy sauce and a crispy, melty, cheesy topping. The recipe was inspired by the flavors of this cream cheese ground beef dip that is spiced with smoked hot paprika and Louisiana hot sauce. Ingredient notes: How to make it: […]
Bacon and Chorizo Pasta Sauce
This creamy tomato, bacon and chorizo pasta sauce is the perfect comfort food for a weeknight dinner. It's got meat, vegetables and a delicious smoky and spicy flavor from bacon, chorizo and chipotle powder. Recipe ingredients and notes: Note that this pasta sauce is made with Mexican chorizo, which is raw, seasoned ground meat that […]
Sweet Chili Aioli
This quick and easy sweet chili aioli sauce has a wonderful, mild sweet and sour chili flavor. It makes a delicious dipping sauce for anything from chicken nuggets to cilantro lime meatballs to stuffed bacon-wrapped shrimp. You need mayonnaise, garlic, sweet chili sauce and rice vinegar to make it. Reader comment: "This is a great […]
Ancho Aioli
This ancho aioli sauce has the deep, earthy flavor that is unique to ancho chili along with a little bit of tartness from rice vinegar. It's delicious with shrimp, fries or on grilled meat and burgers. Recipe ingredients and notes: I made this aioli with rice vinegar instead of lemon juice (the more common acidic […]
Dipping Sauce for Andouille Sausage
This dipping sauce for Andouille sausage is a little spicy, a little sweet and full of delicious cajun flavors. It adds the perfect balance to smoky, spicy, grilled or broiled Andouille sausage. You need smoked hot paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and maple syrup to make it. Reader comment: "Absolutely delicious […]
Apple Cider Chicken Marinade
This apple cider chicken marinade makes delicious sweet and savory chicken breast. Its dominant flavor comes from apple cider and maple syrup and the sweetness is balanced by adobo sauce and Dijon mustard. Marinade ingredients and notes: More sweet and savory marinade recipes:
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Cream Cheese
These bacon-wrapped shrimp have a delicious cream cheese stuffing that's flavored with scallion, hot sauce, onion powder and garlic powder. A little bit of sour cream helps lighten the cream cheese and keeps the filling from becoming too heavy and dense. Recipe ingredients and notes: How to precook bacon for wrapping shrimp: Because the bacon […]
Ginger Sriracha Aioli
This spicy ginger Sriracha aioli makes a delicious dipping sauce for anything from shrimp to French fries. Recipe ingredients and notes: Traditional aioli is an emulsion of just olive oil and garlic. Nowadays, however, the term aioli includes flavored garlic mayonnaise sauces, such as the one in this recipe. How to make it: How to […]
Buffalo Chicken Gnocchi
This easy Buffalo chicken gnocchi dish is super simple to make and tastes delicious! It's buttery, creamy, tangy and spicy from all the traditional Buffalo chicken ingredients, including butter, garlic and hot sauce. Recipe ingredients and notes: Buffalo chicken (from Buffalo, New York) is chicken tossed in vinegar-based hot sauce with melted butter and sometimes […]
Shrimp and Chorizo Tacos
These delicious shrimp and chorizo tacos have a hearty filling of juicy shrimp and crispy browned Mexican chorizo cooked with smoked paprika. The shrimp not only contribute flavor but also lighten up the filling and keep it from being too meaty. Ingredients and notes: How to cook the filling: See full ingredient amounts and instructions […]
Chicken and Chorizo Fajitas
These chicken and chorizo fajitas are full of bold Mexican flavors and combine crispy browned chorizo with juicy, tender chicken. Recipe ingredients and notes: Chicken and chorizo make a great pairing. The intensely spiced chorizo adds delicious flavor and a crispy texture that provides the perfect contrast to tender chunks of chicken. How to make […]
Pork Belly Rub
This pork belly rub adds just the right amount of seasoning without taking away from the delicious flavor of the meat itself. It's made with smoked paprika, pepper, garlic and onion powder, ground fennel seed, oregano and salt. What does it taste like: This dry rub adds lots of umami and a light smoked paprika […]
Apricot Marinade for Pork Chops
This apricot marinade makes juicy, melt-in-your-mouth tender pork chops full of delicious sweet and savory flavors. The marinade is easily made with apricot preserves, Dijon, rice vinegar, thyme, soy sauce and olive oil. The mustard and the vinegar tenderize the meat and add an intense flavor punch that counters the sweetness of the preserves. How […]
Pineapple Jalapeno Chicken Marinade
This pineapple jalapeno chicken marinade has great flavor from fresh jalapeno, ginger, garlic, soy sauce and pineapple juice. It adds a fresh, tropical, fruity-sweet twist to boneless, skinless chicken breast. The marinade is easily made with pineapple juice frozen concentrate that you can scoop directly out of the can for maximum convenience. Serve the chicken […]
Honey Chili Chicken Marinade (with Sriracha sauce)
This honey chili chicken marinade adds delicious sweet and spicy flavors to boneless, skinless chicken breast. Dried oregano gives the marinade a great herb flavor that balances the sweet and the spicy. Honey not only adds flavor but also helps the chicken get nicely brown on the grill. How to make it: More sweet and […]
French Chicken Marinade
This French chicken marinade yields juicy, tender chicken breasts that are infused with aromatic herbs de Provence flavors. The marinade is easily made with a homemade herbs the Provence blend, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and diced onion. What's in the marinade? Herbs de Provence ingredients: Herbs de Provence is an aromatic blend of […]
Chipotle Lime Seasoning
This spicy chipotle lime seasoning combines the bright citrus flavor of dried lime zest with the smokiness of chipotle powder. Onion powder adds savory umami and salt rounds out the flavors. The seasoning is delicious on grilled or fried shrimp! Seasoning ingredients and notes: You need chipotle powder, onion powder, salt and the zest of […]
Dill Honey Mustard Sauce
This dill honey mustard sauce is made with fresh dill, honey, Dijon mustard, rice vinegar, black pepper, red onion and olive oil. It has a mild sweetness that is balanced by acidity from the vinegar and sharpness from the mustard and the onion. It's similar to a dressing and makes a great condiment for crab […]
Chipotle Pizza Sauce
This chipotle pizza sauce is a delicious variation on traditional tomato pizza sauce. It has all the great flavors of "regular" pizza sauce but with added spiciness, smokiness and a subtle chipotle flavor. You need onion, olive oil, garlic, salt, chipotle powder, dried oregano and crushed tomatoes to make it. Recipe ingredients: How to make […]
Espresso Steak Rub Recipe
This bold espresso steak rub combines rich espresso flavor with smoky and spicy chipotle and ancho chili pepper. The two types of pepper add an earthy flavor that complements the intense espresso and keeps this rub from being one-dimensional. You need instant espresso powder, ancho, chipotle, brown sugar, garlic powder, thyme and salt to make […]
Italian Chicken Seasoning
This Italian chicken seasoning has all the delicious herbs traditionally found in Italian seasoning along with garlic powder, salt and sumac. Sumac adds a little bit of citrusy umami that's great with chicken and provides the perfect contrast to the herbs. Recipe ingredients: More chicken seasonings and rubs:
Bulk Pork Breakfast Sausage Seasoning
This sugar-free bulk pork breakfast sausage seasoning makes delicious sausage patties. It has a great herb flavor from sage, rosemary and oregano and umami from onion and garlic powder, salt and pepper. Recipe ingredients and notes: To make a spicy version of this seasoning, add a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes. How to make […]
Fennel Spice Rub
This gourmet fennel spice rub is made with ground fennel seeds, smoked hot paprika, onion powder and salt. The combination of fennel and paprika is delicious and makes this dry rub truly special. It's great on pork chops and vegetables, particularly carrots and potatoes. Ingredients and notes: Note that this dry rub has a prominent […]
Cocoa Chili Rub
This cocoa chili rub is sweet, spicy, smoky and a little bit chocolatey. It's made with cocoa powder, ancho, chipotle, brown sugar, salt and garlic powder and adds unique flavor to grilled or pan-seared steaks. Recipe ingredients and notes: This spice rub is inspired by the flavors of the Mexican sauce mole poblano and has […]
Cinnamon Chili Spice Rub
This cinnamon chili spice rub has great flavor from chili powder (chili peppers, cumin, oregano, garlic, salt), cinnamon and Hungarian paprika. Use it on roasted butternut squash or roasted turkey or chicken breast. Recipe ingredients: The cinnamon flavor in this spice rub is subtle but unmistakable and turns it into something out of the ordinary. […]
Chili Lime Aioli
This flavorful chili lime aioli makes a great condiment for fish, shrimp or pork tacos or any fried seafood. Its dominant flavors come from chili powder and fresh lime juice and zest. Garlic and onion powder add umami and a little bit of honey balances the acidity of the lime juice. 5-Star Reader Review: "This […]
Dry Rub for Pulled Pork in the Oven (no sugar)
This no-sugar pulled pork dry rub adds delicious flavor to oven-roasted pulled pork. It has a bold and complex flavor from Hungarian and smoked paprika, chili powder and black pepper. Ingredients and notes: Spice rubs for slow-roasting recipes need to be very intense because they can lose some of their initial flavor during the long […]
Orange Pepper Seasoning Recipe
This delicious orange pepper seasoning is very peppery and has a nice orange flavor from dried and ground orange zest. Onion and garlic powder add umami and dried rosemary is a background flavor that balances the pepper and the citrus. Ingredients and notes: You need the zest from one large orange for this recipe. How […]
Cod Spice Rub
This cod spice rub has a delicious balance of herb and spice flavors. It's made with dill, coriander, onion and garlic powder, and a little bit of smoked hot paprika. Recipe ingredients: More fish seasoning recipes:
Paprika Ancho Rub
This paprika ancho rub has a rich, bold and delicious flavor from smoked hot paprika, ancho chili powder, oregano, cumin, garlic powder and salt. The rub is great on chicken and I also love it on fried potatoes and potato wedges! More spice rub recipes:
Ahi Tuna Rub
This easy ahi tuna rub adds just the right amount of zing to a delicious, meaty tuna steak. It's made with dry mustard, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and a touch of smoked paprika. What does it taste like: More fish seasoning recipes:
Chimichurri Seasoning Recipe
This spicy chimichurri seasoning has all the delicious flavors of chimichurri sauce packed into a dry rub. It's herby, peppery, lemony and perfect on chicken and steaks. Recipe ingredients and notes: You can either make dried lemon zest yourself or buy dried minced lemon peel from a spice shop for this seasoning. I prefer dried […]
Sriracha Sesame Sauce
This sweet, sour and very spicy Sriracha sesame sauce takes a simple grilled chicken breast to a whole new level. It's easily made on the stovetop with butter, honey, Sriracha, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger and sesame seeds. Recipe ingredients and notes: How to make it: Simply add all ingredients to a saucepan and cook […]
Chipotle BBQ Dry Rub Recipe
This bold chipotle bbq dry rub is spicy, a little smoky, a little sweet and delicious on chicken, beef and pork. It has an intense flavor from chipotle powder, smoked hot paprika, ancho chili, cumin and oregano and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. Garlic and onion powder, salt and ginger balance the flavors. […]
Sweet and Spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce
This sweet and spicy apricot dipping sauce is sweet, sour, fruity and spicy. You need apricot preserves, adobo sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce and onion powder to make it. Recipe ingredients and notes: Use adobo sauce from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. How to make it: How to use it: This dipping […]
Honey Chipotle Mayo
This easy honey chipotle mayo is a fantastic topping for anything from tacos to burrito bowls. It's sweet, spicy, smoky, and full of intense flavors but at the same time not harsh at all. You can easily make it in 5 minutes with pantry ingredients. Reader comment: "Wow, this sauce was fantastic! … I made […]
Mexican Dry Rub for Chicken
This Mexican dry rub for chicken is a little bit spicy and full of the bold and delicious flavors typical of Mexican cuisine. It's excellent on boneless, skinless chicken breast for tacos and fajitas. 5-Star Reader Review: "This was absolutely perfect! I made a street corn chicken and rice bowl. It called for grilled chicken […]