Too often when we think of Kansas City, it’s all about the ribs but those in the City know not to stop there. You’ll find KC barbecue using a wide variety of meats and here’s a little rub that will still be great with ribs (or pork shoulder) but I think really shines with beef. I’m calling it Kansas City Beef Rub, but stay tuned – my next recipe is going to use it.
Poor Man’s Burnt Ends with Sweet Potato & Corn
Anytime we’re reaching deep into the recesses of our spice cupboards the question is likely to come up, “Are my Spices & Herbs still good?” So whether it’s a holiday and you’re reaching for that poultry seasoning you just *know* is there or today’s environment when many are home and cooking, the answer is: It depends! Let’s find out.
A few years back I picked up a name brand Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning, and we just loved it! It gave everything we put it on that kinda over the top intense taste that’s really pretty crave-able. Sometimes that’s so satisfying. But there were a few things I didn’t like so much, so in true frugal fashion, I decided it was time to mix up my own Homemade Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning.
Homemade Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning
The early 1980’s. Oh my gosh, I had the time of my life. Young, single, making some pretty good money, I couldn’t have been happier traipsing around downtown Denver in dresses (with shoulder pads – now that style went overboard!) and high heels. I was lucky I had a job that was pretty well protected from the recession. And I was lucky that my friends and I ventured into a little basement restaurant that served up jazzy blues and just about anything you could want that was blackened. I fell in love! And nobody knew more about that New Orlean’s style of cooking than Paul Prudhomme, so here’s the famous Paul Prudhomme’s Blackened Seasoning Spice.
Paul Prudhomme’s Blackened Seasoning Spice
There’s a spice mix I’ve seen mentioned more and more in magazines and online. Za’atar. And while it might be new to a lot of people in the US, it’s not new at all. Za’atar is even mentioned in the Bible and refers both to the herb and the spice mix. And Za’atar is used in all kinds of cooking throughout the Middle East, the Mediterranean and other areas. And now, maybe it will be used in your kitchen and mine, with this homemade Za’atar spice.
Homemade Za’atar Spice