A Dose of PositiviTEA — Spices RSS



OUR FAVORITE HERBS & SPICES MIGHT SURPRISE YOU!

FOODIES ARE LOVING THIS... OBTC FAVORITE SPICES BOX​ Flavorful, Dynamic & Versatile! Our OBTC FAVORITE SPICES BOX has surprising blends that have a wide range of uses and so much flavor! Check out our favorite blends!👇 DANA'S ALL PURPOSE​ Ingredients: sea salt, black pepper, cayenne, garlic, & NM chile  Use on: all purpose seasoning GREAT FOR SEASONING GROUND BEEF TACOS & HOME-MADE TORTILLA CHIPS SERVED WITH GUACAMOLE & SALSA! HIBISCUS RUB​ Ingredients: hibiscus, lemongrass, garlic, basil, lime juice powder, lavender Use on: fish, poultry, greens WE ESPECIALLY LOVE IT ON GRILLED CHICKEN WITH BRUSSEL SPROUTS & WILD RICE! NEW MEXICO ALL-PURPOSE​ Ingredients: fire roasted hatch green chile, red chile, roasted bell peppers, & spices Use on: meats, soups, guacamole, vegetables, eggs, and Mexican dishes GREAT ON...

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THE COOKING OIL YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOU NEEDED!

EXTRA VIRGIN, COLD PRESSED, ORGANIC TEA SEED OIL FOODIES AND HEALTH NUTS CAN AGREE THIS OIL IS JUST THE BEST! HERE IS WHY... It has a high content of unsaturated fatty acids which promotes cardiovascular health, maintains a healthy cholesterol level, and boosts immunity. It is a powerhouse of nutrients! It is rich in Vitamin E, A, and B. It also contains many minerals our bodies need like calcium, iron and phosphorous. It is also anti-inflammatory and antioxidant rich, making it great for disease prevention and anti-aging. Tea seed oil also has the high smoke point of 485°F! For comparison, here are the smoke points of other common oils: Extra virgin olive: 320°F Butter and coconut oil: 350°F Canola oil:...

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JAMAICAN JERK SALMON

| Cook and Prep Time: 30 minutes |Ingredients: 2-3 Salmon steaks 2-3 tbsp OBTC JAMAICAN JERK  ½ cup pineapple juice 2-3 tbsp butter ¼ cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon Sriracha Pineapple Glaze Directions: Add all the ingredients in a saucepan; pineapple juice, butter, brown sugar, and Sriracha.  Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally until thick and syrupy, about 6 to 10 minutes.   Salmon Steak Directions: Brush salmon lightly with the oil, then season with salt and pepper. Followed by the Jamaican jerk seasoning  Preheat a large heavy skillet or grill pan over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Add salmon to pan; cook salmon for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness is reached​​

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ELLIOT BAY MINI CRAB CAKES

(Cook and Prep Time: 45 minutes)Ingredients: ¼  c finely chopped onion 2 tbsp chopped parsley leaves 1 lb cooked lump Crab meat or Dungeness crab meat, drained of any liquid (with ½ shredded and ½ lump meat) ¼ - ½ c fine dry bread crumbs 1 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 tsp dijon mustard 1 egg ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce ¼ tsp paprika powder 1 tsp OBTC ELLIOT BAY SEASONING Salt and pepper, to taste butter 2 tbsp mayonnaise Instructions: Heat skillet with some butter, stir-fry chopped onion under medium-low heat until tender. Remove and transfer into a bowl. Stir in parsley leaves, crab meat, bread crumbs and flour. In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, egg, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, paprika and Elliot...

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GREEK LAMB GYROS

(Cook and Prep Time: 40 minutes)Ingredients: 1 lb Ground Lamb 3 ½ tsp lemon juice, reserve ½ tsp 1 ½ - 2 tbsp OBTC GREEK SEASONING ½ c fat-free plain yogurt ½ cucumber, seeded and chopped ¼ tsp mint, chopped ½ tsp dill weed, chopped 4 whole wheat pita 2 c red leaf lettuce, shredded 1 medium tomato, chopped ½ c red onion, chopped ½ c reduced-fat crumbled feta cheese Instructions: Heat a skillet on medium heat. Add 3 tsp lemon juice and Greek Seasoning to ground lamb and blend well; let stand for 5 minutes. Combine yogurt, ½ teaspoon of lemon juice, cucumber, mint and dill in a bowl and set aside. Cook lamb in skillet over medium heat until...

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