All-Purpose Spice Rub
*forgot to marinate that meat? Use this spice rub a few minutes before grilling or stove-top/oven cooking for quick flavor! It is sooo delish (at least we think so).
¼ cup dark brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1/3 cup garlic salt
1/3 cup kosher salt
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp black pepper
¼ cup paprika
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
Mix together all ingredients and store in a sealed jar. Use sparingly or lavishly depending on taste or amount of flavor desired.
Garden Chowder
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup butter or margarine
1 cup each diced potato, celery, cauliflower,
carrot and broccoli
3 cups water
2-3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
In Dutch oven or soup kettle, sauté green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Add veggies, water, bouillon, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the parsley. Just before serving, stir in the cheese until melted. Yield: 6-8 servings (2 qts.)
