HERBAL ESSENCE

This Gourmet Herb Blend  is great to use to kick up various dishes such as meatballs, cheese straws, and salsas, but also makes a fantastic rub for meat and poultry before grilling.

HERBAL ESSENCE
2Tbs sweet paprika
2Tbs garlic granules
2Tbs salt
1Tbs pepper
1Tbs onion
1Tbs oregano
1Tbs thyme
1Tbs cayenne pepper

 

Today is National Pretzel Day, so here are a couple recipes for pretzel dip - one using this blend as well as one that uses horseradish, the “Herb of the Year:”

Herbed Pretzel Dip: Combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1Tbs Gourmet Herbal Essence, 2tsp prepared brown mustard and 2-3tsp milk for the desired consistency. Refrigerate overnight.

Horseradish Pretzel Dip: Combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1Tbs Honey Horseradish Mustard. Refrigerate overnight.

HONEY-HORSERADISH MUSTARD
Combine 2c white wine, 1c chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic and 2Tbs honey in saucepan and simmer 5 minutes. Strain into 4c measuring cup and cool slightly. Place 4oz dry mustard, 2Tbs prepared horseradish, 1Tbs olive oil and 1 ½ tsp salt in saucepan and slowly wisk in wine-onion mixture until smooth. Heat until thickened, about 15 mins. Remove from heat, cool and spoon into sterilized jars. Refrigerate a day to blend flavors - keeps 1 month.

"So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do,
do it all for the glory of God"
I Corinthians 10:31