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 ONION SEASONING MIX Love this! I hate paying extra for a box of two envelopes of onion seasoning mix when I use this several times a month at minimum! If you can't find the Bon Appetit Seasoning, try this: Simply Organic All Purpose Seasoning . I've also substituted Bea Monde seasoning in a pinch.  So easy! Save a bottle from the recycle bin to keep it in. I keep mine in a pint jar. Yes, I use that much! Each foil bundle saves me so much time and money. 

 Chili Seasoning Mix  Ever wish you could have a magical amount of chili seasoning mix to toss in with some ground beef, tomatoes, and beans and call it a day? Now you can. Mix several of these in small batches and store in zip-top snack sized bags with labels. Dinner can be done in a jiffy.  Note that this recipe was written before the invention of the Instant Pot. Saute the ground beef (or brown in the air fryer) and use a paper towel held in tongs to absorb the excess grease. Throw in the rest of the ingredients, set to slow cook until the time you want to serve, and cover. No need to pressure lock, so if you have a glass top lid that fits your Instant Pot like I do, you can just put the lid on top and walk away. 

This holiday spice mix is a version of one I found online for a Scottish recipe. If you notice, variations of this set of spices are used in many recipes. I know I've done something similar in fruit cakes, baked apples, and other holiday recipes. Mixing it now makes sense to me. I can't wait to try this in a shake for a taste of the winter holidays anytime I want.    1 T. allspice 1 T. cinnamon 1 T. nutmeg 1 t. cloves 1 t. coriander 1 t. ginger 2 t. mace (optional)   Lee Plumb  

Ever have a recipe demand you have fresh lemon or orange zest, but you end up throwing away the rest days later? Don't!! There's an easier way. Juice the fruit into a plastic freezer jar and save it too!

Our Spices Gifts & Accessories Recipes Blog Events Our Stores St. Patrick's Day the Right Way. For  real home made brined corned beef, you need to get started soon, as you need around two weeks for the brining process. St. Patrick's Day is one of our favorite holidays here in Chicago, and not just because the river is dyed green .  With our long history in the meat industry, we love any holiday that traditionally features a giant piece of slowly marinated beef.  Sure, you can get pre-made or quick-cooking corned beef, but for the real thing, you need to start with good beef and let it brine until it's perfectly flavored and meltingly tender.  Our brine recipe will give you the best corned beef, whether you eat it straight, slice it into Reubens, or make...