Recipes for Italian Spice Phenomenon
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This flavorful blend of Italian spices works perfectly as a rub, as an ingredient in deli salads and casseroles, and mixed with oils for dipping bread and veggies. Be creative as you enjoy our Italian Spice Phenomenon.
Best Oven Baked Chicken
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Italian Spice Phenomenon
- Mayonnaise
Rinse raw chicken with water. Coat the chicken with Italian Spice Phenomenon. Place into shallow baking dish. Spoon dollops of mayonnaise across the top of the chicken and bake at 350˚ until internal temp reaches 165˚.
Mustard Pickled Eggs
- 2 dozen hard boiled eggs
- 1 c apple cider vinegar
- 1 c sugar
- 1 c mustard
- 1 T Italian Spice Phenomenon
Heat the apple cider vinegar, sugar, mustard, and Italian Spice Phenomenon over medium heat. Peel the eggs and add them to the brine in a glass container and let soak. Done in a day or so, and they keep well. Check out our Youtube Video for this recipe!
Candied Bacon
- 1 lb bacon
- Brown sugar
- Italian Spice Phenomenon
Lay out slices of bacon on a baking sheet. Sprinkle our Italian Spice Phenomenon onto slices and brown sugar onto both sides. Massage the spices into the meat using your thumbs. Bake at 350˚ until crisp.
Slow-Roasted Pulled Pork
- Pork shoulder or butt
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- Italian Spice Phenomenon
- Bold & Sassy Italian
Place pork into a roasting pan (skin side down). Add the ACV and liberally sprinkle Italian Spice Phenomenon over the meat. Cover with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. (Plastic wrap will not melt when covered with aluminum foil. It seals in the juices beautifully!) Roast overnight at 250˚. Add our Bold & Sassy Italian for sandwiches or use just as is.
Chex Mix VEH Style
- 3 cups each, Corn, Rice & Wheat Chex
- 1 cup mixed nuts
- 1 cup mini pretzels
- 1 cup bagel chips
- 6 T butter
- 2 T Worchestershire Sauce
- 1 1/2 t Italian Spice Phenomenon
- 3/4 t garlic powder
- 1/2 t onion powder
In a large roasting pan, mix cereal, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips together. In a 1 cup liquid measuring cup, melt butter and stir in Worcestershire sauce, and all seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture and mix together. Bake at 250* for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Allow to cool and store in an airtight container. Check out our YouTube Video for this recipe!
Steak Rub
- Your favorite cut of beef or lamb
- Olive oil
- Italian Spice Phenomenon
Prep the meat for grilling. Lightly coat/spritz with olive oil then rub Italian Spice Phenomenon into the meat to tenderize. Grill as desired and enjoy the flavor!
Amazing Potato Salad
- Red-skinned potatoes
- Mayonnaise
- Italian Spice Phenomenon
Boil potatoes until tender but not mushy. Cut into bite-sized pieces and place into a mixing bowl. Mix mayonnaise with Italian Spice Phenomenon to taste. Once potatoes are cooled, gently stir mayonnaise mixture in with potatoes. Delicious and so simple!
Italian Popped Corn
- Popped corn (either microwave or stove top)
- Italian Spice Phenomenon
Make popcorn as usual. While still hot, sprinkle Italian Spice Phenomenon on and shake it up. A terrific and satisfying snack.
Veggie Dip
- 1/2 c mayonnaise
- 1/2 c sour cream
- 1/4 c Italian Spice Phenomenon
- Veggies, chips, pretzels for dipping
Combine mayonnaise, sour cream and Italian Spice Phenomenon thoroughly. Dip veggies, chips, pretzels, Fritos, etc.
Italian Meatballs
- 1 lb hamburger
- 1/4 c Bold & Sassy Italian or ketchup
- 1/2 c Italian Bread Crumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 T grated parmesan cheese
- 2 t Italian Spice Phenomenon
- 6 - 8 leaves fresh basil
- 1/2 small onion
Combine all ingredients well. Form into small balls (18-20) and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350* for 20 mins. Use as a cocktail meatball or in pasta dishes. Check out our YouTube Video for this recipe!
Pulled Pork
- 4 lbs Pork shoulder
- Italian Spice Phenomenon
- Apple cider vinegar
Rub with Italian Spice Phenomenon. Place in roasting pan and douse with apple cider vinegar. Cover with plastic wrap and then foil. Bake at 250˚ over-night or at least 7 hours. Remove any bones and extra fat then use heavy gauge forks to pull apart the meat.
Creamy Cole Slaw
- One head of cabbage
- Julienned carrots
- Mayonnaise
- Italian Spice Phenomenon
Cut cabbage and julienne some carrots to your preference. Mix together. Add as much mayonnaise as needed/desired depending on the amount of cabbage. Mix Italian Spice Phenomenon into the mixture until desired level of flavor is achieved.
Cheesy Veggie Bake
- Frozen veggie blend or your favorite fresh vegetables
- Italian Spice Phenomenon
- A mixture of your favorite hard and soft cheeses, shredded
- 1/2 c milk
- Crispy fried onions (like French's brand)
Place veggies into a lightly greased casserole baking dish. Toss veggies with as much Italian Spice Phenomenon as you like. Add the mixture of cheeses on top of the veggies. Add a 1⁄2 cup of milk. Sprinkle crispy fried onions on top and bake for 45 minutes at 325˚.
Italian Beer Bread
- 3 c all-purpose flour
- 1/2 c sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp Italian Spice Phenomenon
- 4 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 can room temperature beer
Makes 1 loaf. Pre-heat oven to 375˚. Mix together flour, sugar, Italian Spice Phenomenon, baking powder and can of beer. Put mixture into a lightly greased loaf pan and bake for about 45 minutes, until top has risen and is crusty brown.
Cheesy Potato Casserole
- 4 lbs red-skinned potatoes
- 1/2 lb Cooper Sharp Brand Cheese, cubed
- 1/2 white onion, diced
- 2 T Italian Spice Phenomenon
- 2 c mayonnaise
Boil potatoes until soft, but not mushy. Cube the cooked potatoes. Place into a large mixing bowl. Gently stir in Cooper Sharp Brand Cheese (melts beautifully!) and onion. Add Italian Spice Phenomenon and mayonnaise. Mix together and place into a large, lightly greased baking dish. Bake at 350˚ for 30 – 40 minutes until golden brown. Enjoy! Check out our YouTube Video for this recipe!
Amazing Hush Puppies
- 1 Box Jiffy Cornbread Mix
- 1 Egg
- 1/3 c Milk
- 1/4 c Flour
- 1/4 c Onion
- 1 tsp Italian Spice Phenomenon
- 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl to create a batter. Prepare your oil so that it is hot and ready. Scoop a small amount of batter and carefully place into oil. If oil is not sizzling, increase the temp of your oil. If the batter fall apart, add more flour to batter. While in the oil, move them around so that all sides cook evenly. They will need to cook until they turn slightly brown - about 3 - 4 mins only.
Baked Chicken
- Chicken Breasts, quarters or thighs
- Sour Cream
- Italian Spice Phenomenon
Coat Chicken with Sour Cream. Sprinkle Italian Spice Phenomenon generously. Bake at 375* until internal temp reaches 175*.
Italian Summer Squash
- Zucchinni, squash, onions - Sliced
- Olive Oil
- Italian Spice Phenomenon
Coat Veggies with Olive oil. Sprinkle Italian Spice Phenomenon generously. Bake at 450* for 25 - 30 mins. until they are crisp and browned.
Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
- 1 lb each - Italian sausage and ground beef
- 1 onion - chopped
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Italian Spice Phenomenon
- 1 small head cabbage - chopped
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 2 cans diced tomatoes
Thoroughly cook meat and onions together with 1 TBSP Italian Spice Phenomenon in a large sauté pan. Mix in cabbage, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes,as well as 1 tsp Italian Spice Phenomenon. Cook (covered) for 20 - 30 mins on medium high, until cabbage is soft.. Season with Salt & Pepper. Serve with white rice. Watch video for this recipe on our Youtube Channel Here!