LOVE TO COOK–COOK TO LOVE BACK TO SCHOOL 2011 Opera-in-the-Park Raspberry Bars, page 17 NEW! Forward! HARVEST Green Beans Forward! rice For recipes with Penzeys Forward! see pages 30-31 Forward! Turkey BurgerS Grilled Forward! Chicken Wings CANDY APPLE PIE • GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN • EASY CHEESY ZUCCHINI BAKE • OATMEAL MUFFINS Make Everything Better Introducing penzeys Our most deliciously all-purpose blend yet. Like the seasoned-salts of old but with the salt left behind, Penzeys Forward! puts great taste into the palm of your hand to be sprinkled wherever there is a need for great flavor. Vegetables, meats, potatoes, pasta and rice–Forward! gets everything moving in the right direction. Quick, easy, simple, delicious and salt free. Now is the time to bring the spirit of Penzeys Forward! into your home. Your food, family and friends will all be happy you did. Penzeys Forward! is Deliciousness dedicated to all those whose kindness opened our world of opportunity. A Salt-Free suggestion; We repay this kindness by passing on greater kindness to those who come after us. In Flavor & Kindness we will find our way Forward! 1⁄4 cup jar (net .9 oz.) #15932 $3.19 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.3 oz.) #15958 $ 5.39 4 oz. bag #15945 $ 4.99 8 oz. bag #15987 $ 8.99 1 lb. bag #15916 $ 16.90 O ur years of selling spices have taught us that cooking is not a one size fits all world: far from it. We’ve learned the true beauty of cooking lies in the incredible diversity of the people who cook, and in the incredible variety of the food they cook. Those years have also taught us for all of our differences, for the tremendous variety of what we cook, people who cook have something in common. They care enough to make the lives of those around them better. The research shows that people who share dinner together at the kitchen table go on to share a brighter future. A brighter future made possible by people with the spirit to build it one meal at a time. It is this spirit we celebrate, this spirit we hope to spread, this spirit that makes all who cook ONE. Through our pages we hope to share the greater family of human kindness that we’ve found all cooks belong to. Come along and join us. Be ONE. New blend—it’s a good one There is something special about cooking and about the people who cook. That cooking continues to live on as a way we care for others based on the kindness we have inside ourselves tells so much about who we are. In these difficult economic times, watching the bleakness of the news, it can be all too easy to become cynical about the future, to lose hope. Yet if you can only open your eyes to people in their kitchens, every day you will see hundreds of millions of acts of kindness, you will see what life is really all about. And these acts of kindness matter because they work to build a better future. The science tells us the act of cooking and sharing meals together is the best way to guarantee a positive future, but as of yet the research has not really told us why. For me I think there is something to the day after day layering on of kindness that gives us a strength to face life’s challenges, but at the same time I have seen more than once that one single act of kindness at the right moment can make all the difference in the world. Now more than ever it is time to celebrate the spirit of cooking and the spirit of cooks. I can think of no better way to celebrate this cook’s approach to life than through the introduction of a new and wonderfully tasty blend. Since this blend is a celebration of how the kindness of cooks creates a path to a brighter future, I can think of no better name for this blend than Forward! Forward! does indeed live up to its name. It is a great blend. Like cooking it embodies the notion of repaying the kindnesses of generations past by providing kindness to the generations that follow ours. Forward! really is about passing on to the future the great flavor of the seasoned salts of the past, while leaving all that sodium behind. Wonderfully all-purpose for vegetables, meats, potatoes, rice and pasta, Forward! can flavor anything on your plate with deliciousness. Give it a try. Finally I want to say that introducing Forward! in what is our second annual Back to School issue of the catalog is just right. Certainly many careers embody the spirit of doing for others to create a better future, but no job is as much on the front line of this difficult and important work as teaching. If we are honest with ourselves we would all have to admit that none of us would have made it as far as we have in life without that special teacher or teachers who gave us the sense that we were valuable and that who we are mattered. Maybe this year is the school year to return the favor and let them know just what a difference they made in our lives. Teachers really are valuable and what they do really does matter. bill@penzeys.com Back to School 2011 Peanut Butter Banana Bread from Meredith Wittmann 7 Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake 9 CHILI PEPPERS & POWDERS 10-12 Stuffed Peppers 13 CALLING ALL COOKS 35 HOORAY FOR HARVEST VEGGIES! 37 Country-Style Pork Chops with Black-Eyed Peas Corn and Tomato Sauté Green Beans with Roasted Tomatoes Shrimp & Chicken Jambalaya 39 CINNAMON SWEETS 14-17 Blueberry Spice Muffins from Karen Niessing Opera-in-the-Park Raspberry Bars Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Blue Cheese Sauce 41 Peter Holbrook’s Grilled Vegetables 41 Curried Pork Tenderloin from Rand Schmidt 21 Corn Salsa 42 Curried Chicken with Basmati Rice 23 Grilled Tuna Salad from Pam Fairchild 45 Herby Cheese Bread 49 PEPPERS & PEPPERCORNS Jen Wszalek’s Beef Stroganoff 26-29 FORWARD! MEET OUR NEW BLEND Forward! Turkey Burgers Forward! Rice Grilled Forward! Wings Forward! Harvest Green Beans 30 FIND A PENZEYS STORE NEAR YOU 34 Page 15 VERY VANILLA Gingerbread Cake with Lemon Sauce JorJan Borlin’s Oatmeal Muffins Candy Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal from Avis Chmielewski 50-53 GIFT BOXES & CRATES 54 Grilled Teriyaki Chicken 60 Page 27 Page 45 Page 36 Arizona Dreaming How much should I buy? A good guideline is to buy a one year’s supply of herbs or ground spices, and a one to two year supply of whole spices. The government’s guideline for freshness dating is four years for whole spices and two years for ground. Some people say six months is the longest spices should be stored, but most spices are harvested only once a year, so it does not make sense to discard them every six months. On the other hand, two years is too long to store finely powdered spices. Each spice contains hundreds of flavor components. It is the quantity and balance of these components that determines the quality of the spice. These flavor components will dissipate at different rates. A top quality spice may be better at two years old than a low quality spice at two months. When in doubt about a spice, just smell it. If it smells strong and spicy, use it. If not, toss it. How should I store them? Spices must be stored properly to maintain strong, fresh flavor. Heat, light, moisture and air all speed the loss of flavor and color. Glass or barrier plastic containers (such as those we use at Penzeys) are very good. DO NOT store your spices near a heat source: on top of the stove, dishwasher, refrigerator or microwave, or near the sink or a heating vent. The best way to avoid light is to put the spices inside a cupboard or a drawer. If an open spice rack is being used, place it out of direct sunlight. Some folks say that all spices should be stored in the refrigerator or the freezer. Whole, crushed and ground chili peppers (including paprika, as well as sesame seed and poppy seed) will stay fresh and colorful longer in cool storage, especially in the Summer months. Other than vanilla beans and extract, the flavor of spices will not be damaged by cold. The only problem with spices being stored in the fridge is that they tend to be used less (out of sight, out of mind). So we recommend keeping smaller quantities of spices out in the cooking area and larger backup supplies in the refrigerator or freezer. See spice Index on page 61 Arizona Dreaming is simply a delicious all-purpose coming together of spices. The flavors of South of the Border combined in the ways that Americans love so much. Great for just about everything, use frequently to season: Vegetables, Rice, Beans, Beef, Pork, Scrambled Huevos, Ground Turkey, Cheese, Salad Dressings. Free from salt. Hand-mixed from: ancho chili pepper, black pepper, onion, garlic, paprika, spices, cumin, citric acid, Mexican oregano, cilantro, lemon peel, chipotle pepper, red pepper, jalapeño, cocoa, natural smoke flavoring. 1⁄4 cup jar (net .9 oz.) #15837 $ 3.55 1⁄2 cup jar (net 2.1 oz.) #15853 $6.09 4 oz. bag #15840 $ 5.75 8 oz. bag #15882 $ 10.49 1 lb. bag #15811 $ 19.90 Anise Seeds Sweet licorice taste, used in cookies, sausage and sauces throughout the Mediterranean. Whole Spanish Anise Seeds 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .9 oz.) #50339 $ 2.85 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.2 oz.) #50355 $ 4.69 4 oz. bag #50342 $ 3.99 Cracked Spanish Anise Seeds Adobo Seasoning A traditional and popular Mexican spice mix. Not hot, but spicy and rich in flavor, and salt-free. Use ¹/4 -1 tsp. per pound and rub on chicken, fish and pork. Great for easy guacamole, just mix 1 tsp. Adobo Seasoning in 1 TB. water, add to 2 mashed avocados with a squeeze of lemon or lime juice, a shake of salt and a pinch of hot pepper. Hand-mixed from: garlic, onion, black pepper, Mexican oregano, cumin and cayenne red pepper. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #10137 $ 3.69 1⁄2 cup jar (net 2.5 oz.) #10153 $6.39 4 oz. bag #10140 $ 6.19 8 oz. bag #10182 $ 11.39 1 lb. bag #10111 $ 21.70 Ajwain Seed Ajwain (or Ajowan) is traditional to many Indian and Pakistani dishes. From Pakistan. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .9 oz.) #50139 $ 2.99 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.9 oz.) #50155 $ 4.99 4 oz. bag #50142 $ 5.35 Allspice Allspice is one of the most popular baking spices. Sweet and warm, ground allspice is particularly good in pumpkin pie, banana bread, and cookies. Allspice is also the main flavor in barbecue sauce and is used whole for canning, soups, and mulled wine or cider. Whole Honduran Allspice 1⁄4 cup jar (net .6 oz.) #50234 $ 2.49 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.5 oz.) #50250 $ 3.99 4 oz. bag #50247 $ 3.99 8 oz. bag #50289 $ 6.99 1 lb. bag #50218 $ 12.90 Ground Honduran Allspice 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #40231 $ 2.95 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.0 oz.) #40257 $ 4.85 4 oz. bag #40244 $ 4.69 8 oz. bag #40286 $ 8.35 1 lb. bag #40215 $ 15.60 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #40431 $ 2.79 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.2 oz.) #40457 $ 4.59 4 oz. bag #40444 $ 3.75 Ground Spanish Anise Seeds 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #40336 $ 2.95 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.2 oz.) #40352 $ 4.89 4 oz. bag #40349 $ 4.35 Annatto Seeds A must for South American, Caribbean, & Mexican cooking. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #50539 $ 2.75 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.8 oz.) #50555 $ 4.45 4 oz. bag #50542 $ 2.75 Apple Pie Spice Use 1-2 tsp. for an 8-inch apple pie. Great for muffins, use ¹/2 tsp. per cup of batter. For sugar cookies, add 1-2 tsp. per batch. Sprinkle on regular or French toast, add to waffle or pancake batter, ¹/4 tsp. per cup. Handmixed from: China and Korintje cinnamon, nutmeg, mace and cloves. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #10232 $ 3.55 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.2 oz.) #10258 $ 6.09 4 oz. bag #10245 $ 6.49 8 oz. bag #10287 $ 11.99 1 lb. bag #10216 $ 22.90 Arrowroot Starch Arrowroot has long been used in making clear glazes for fruit pies. Because of its superior thickening ability (use half as much as flour) and clear look, arrowroot is excellent for stir-fry sauce. To thicken sauces or gravies: Use 1-2 tsp. (dissolved in a bit of cool water) per cup. Push food to one side of pan. Tip pan for juices to collect on one side and drizzle in arrowroot-water slurry. Stir over medium heat until slightly thickened, toss to coat food and serve. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #40536 $ 2.75 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.5 oz.) #40552 $4.45 4 oz. bag #40549 $ 3.09 8 oz. bag #40581 $ 5.15 1 lb. bag #40510 $ 9.20 1-800-741-7787 | www.penzeys.com 5 Baking Spice Bay Leaves Whether you are baking cookies or just heating oatmeal, Baking Spice makes it easy to add delicious flavor. Sprinkle on hot cereals, or add to pancake batter, ¹/4 tsp. in 2 cups. Add 1 tsp. to box mixes for cake or brownies. Try it in muffins, coffee cakes, pies, and banana bread. Add up the spices your recipe calls for and use the same amount of Baking Spice instead. Hand-mixed from: Ceylon & China cinnamon, anise, allspice, mace, cardamom. 1⁄4 cup jar (net .7 oz.) #11734 $ 3.45 1⁄2 cup jar (net 1.7 oz.) #11750 $ 5.89 4 oz. bag #11747 $ 7.99 8 oz. bag #11789 $ 14.95 1 lb. bag #11718 $ 28.80 Turkish bay leaves are the best in the world. Though not as strong as the California variety, they have a natural depth of flavor that the California bay leaves can’t hope to match. Bay leaves grow wild on the hilly mountains of western Turkey in the area around Izmir (Smyrna). The flavor of bay leaves is perfect for adding to roast pork or chicken, pot roast, turkey or ham, use 2-3 leaves and remove before serving. Bay leaves are also perfect for spaghetti sauce and chicken soup, use 2 per quart. A surprising fact is that bay leaves improve the flavor of salt-free dishes with their rich flavor. Note: bay leaves are very light (8 ounces by weight equals one gallon by volume). Whole Turkish Bay Leaves 1⁄ 2 oz. bag #30391 $ 2.09 1 oz. bag #30362 $ 3.15 4 oz. bag #30346 $ 7.35 8 oz. bag #30388 $ 13.65 1 lb. bag #30317 $ 26.20 Beef Roast Seasoning Bangkok Blend For flavorful Thai-style cooking. Nice for seasoned noodles. Hand-mixed from: sweet peppers, garlic, ginger, black pepper, galangal, hot peppers, lemon grass, basil, cilantro. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #10337 $ 3.85 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.4 oz.) #10353 $ 6.65 4 oz. bag #10340 $ 6.89 8 oz. bag #10382 $ 12.75 1 lb. bag #10311 $ 24.40 BBQ 3000 The best BBQ flavor. Cook it slow or fast, on the grill or in the oven, gas or charcoal, it’s all good. For tender and delicious ribs, rub on 2-3 tsp. per pound, then slow cook in the oven at 220° for 4-6 hours or 240° for 3-4 hours or grill over indirect heat for 2-4 hours. Brush boneless/ skinless chicken breasts with olive oil and 1-2 tsp. BBQ 3000 per pound, grill over direct medium-high heat 3-5 minutes per side, covered. Sprinkle on veggies, grilled or pan-seared fish, skewered shrimp. Healthy, quick and tasty. Hand-mixed from: salt, paprika, black pepper, nutmeg, mustard, allspice, citric acid, garlic powder, ginger, sage, thyme, white pepper, cinnamon, and natural smoke flavor. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) # 20235 $3.65 1⁄2 cup jar (net 2.5 oz.) # 20251 $6.25 4 oz. bag #20248 $ 5.99 8 oz. bag #20280 $10.99 1 lb. bag #20219 $ 20.90 Barbecue of the Americas Mix 2-3 tsp. seasoning in 2 cups tomato sauce—brush on ribs toward the end of cooking, or bake chicken breasts or pork chops in the oven and brush with sauce for the final ten minutes of cooking. This blend is perfect for any grilled food, from quickly grilled steaks, to slower cooked whole chicken. Great for fish and skewers with meat and vegetables. Hand-mixed from: flake salt, paprika, allspice, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, black pepper, thyme, ginger, white pepper, Korintje cinnamon. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #23931 $ 3.69 1⁄2 cup jar (net 2.5 oz.) #23957 $ 6.39 4 oz. bag #23944 $ 6.19 8 oz. bag #23986 $ 11.39 1 lb. bag #23915 $ 21.70 6 Penzeys spices | back to school Basil Basil is the perfect herb for pasta, tomato sauce, and chicken. The flavor of sweet basil is almost addictive and there is little that a bit of basil can’t improve. Known as a tomato’s best friend, add basil to salads, soups, fish, and vegetables. Basil is a wonderful addition to meat and poultry as well. Add basil toward the end of cooking for the strongest flavor. California basil is a little stronger than French basil, due mainly to better dehydration technology, and is the basil of choice for Italian and American cooking. French basil has a bit of anise flavor many people enjoy. Coarse-Cut Sweet California Basil The basil for all Italian cooking, perfect with tomatoes 1⁄4 cup jar (net .2 oz.) #30133 $ 1.69 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .4 oz.) #30159 $ 3.35 1 oz. bag #30162 $ 2.95 4 oz. bag #30146 $ 6.79 8 oz. bag #30188 $ 12.59 Broken Leaf Sweet French Basil Milder than California, sweet anisey flavor 1⁄4 cup jar (net .3 oz.) #30238 $ 1.79 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .7 oz.) #30254 $ 3.55 1 oz. bag #30267 $ 2.59 4 oz. bag #30241 $ 5.89 8 oz. bag #30283 $ 10.75 Bavarian-Style Seasoning Growing up in the Penzey family, one of our favorite Sunday dinners was Gram's special recipe of veal, pork, potatoes, onions and carrots, all roasted to a golden brown in the same pan, seasoned with her simple, yet delicious blend of herbs and spices. We’ve also found this seasoning is wonderful for the grill—one of our quick favorites is to rub boneless pork chops or turkey cutlets with a bit of vegetable oil, then sprinkle with 1-2 tsp. Bavarian Seasoning per pound. Also great on turkey breast, rub on 1-2 tsp. per lb. For added zest, sprinkle with lemon juice or salt. Hand-mixed from: crushed brown mustard, rosemary, garlic, thyme, bay leaf and sage. 1⁄4 cup jar (net .7 oz.) #10432 $ 2.89 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.5 oz.) #10458 $ 4.75 4 oz. bag #10445 $ 5.99 8 oz. bag #10487 $10.99 1 lb. bag #10416 $ 20.90 Use 1-2 tsp. per pound for pot roast, thick steaks and hamburgers. One of our best blends for venison. Hand-mixed from: sweet paprika, salt, onion, celery, arrowroot, sugar, garlic, Tellicherry black pepper, parsley, dill seed, caraway, tumeric, dill weed, bay leaf, thyme, savory, basil, marjoram and rosemary. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #20530 $ 3.45 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.6 oz.) #20556 $ 5.85 4 oz. bag #20543 $ 5.09 8 oz. bag #20585 $ 9.15 1 lb. bag #20514 $ 17.20 Bell Peppers Flavorful, colorful bell peppers are convenient and tasty, nice for meatloaf, soup, pizza, casseroles and salads. Picked at the peak of ripeness, yielding a farmer’s market fresh taste. These peppers are so flavorful, a little goes a long way, and they are ready to use when you are. 1-2 TB. dehydrated bell peppers give the flavor of 1 large fresh pepper. Red Bell Peppers are sweeter than green bell peppers, which have a zestier flavor. To rehydrate ¼ cup: Place 2 TB. bell peppers in a cup, add water to the 2 oz. (¼ cup) mark. Soak 15 minutes. Green Bell Pepper Flakes 3 ⁄ 8" Cut Californian 1⁄4 cup jar (net .3 oz.) #32137 $ 2.35 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .6 oz.) #32153 $ 3.69 4 oz. bag #32140 $ 7.99 8 oz. bag #32182 $ 14.99 1 lb. bag #32111 $ 28.90 Red Bell Pepper Flakes 3 ⁄ 8" Cut Californian 1⁄4 cup jar (net .5 oz.) #32232 $ 2.65 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .9 oz.) #32258 $ 4.25 4 oz. bag #32245 $ 7.75 8 oz. bag #32287 $ 14.45 1 lb. bag #32216 $ 27.80 Red & Green Bell Pepper Flakes 3 ⁄ 8" Cut Californian 1⁄4 cup jar (net .4 oz.) #32337 $ 2.55 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #32353 $ 4.09 4 oz. bag #32340 $ 7.99 8 oz. bag #32382 $ 14.99 1 lb. bag #32311 $ 28.90 Left: Sitka, Alaska welcomes Meredith on a recent cruise. Right: Looking lovely in these hats from days gone by, Meredith and her mom Antoinette are the best of friends. “We often take day trips throughout Wisconsin just to �see what there is to see.’ ” Meredith Wittmann I enjoy the idea of making things from scratch just like my grandmother did,” says Meredith Wittmann of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “I have a strong southside pride.” “My Grandmother Rosie, who I was incredibly close to, taught me a lot about baking. I remember making cakes with her when I was a little girl. “My earliest memory was helping her grease the pans and she would always let me lick the beaters and the bowl. She knew I was done when I would stick the bowl over my head to get the sides. It was not until my grandma passed and I was grown that I realized how much batter she left in the bowl just for me. “My grandmother didn’t have a lot of money, but she found many ways to treat me well. I think of her always, especially when I make bunny-shaped cakes like we did when I was little. And just like Grandma Rosie I never skimp on frosting because as far as I’m concerned, you can never have too much. “Nothing is more satisfying than making foods that people really like. My husband Andy and I have a very large vegetable garden. I started canning last year. It’s much easier than you think and the fruits of our labor make great Christmas gifts. “I plant peppers for the sole purpose of making stuffed peppers. Andy and I both come from large families. We like to have what I consider a �holiday’ at the end of summer. I make huge batches of stuffed peppers and we invite our families. It’s a great time and a chance to get together with those we don’t see as often as we’d like. “I’m very proud to live and work here. I currently work at the Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library where we provide literature for residents who cannot read normal-size print. “Once each week I also teach a course at a career college on the introduction to research and information literacy. I enjoy working with people who are serious about getting an education and bettering themselves. “Often my students remark how I seem to care about them and I do. I think for some, being taught by someone who really cares has helped them to continue their education. “Teaching has taught me patience and has made me more tolerant of others. I’ve always known people learn differently and teaching has helped me to accept that. I find I can explain myself better and be more flexible because I see the point of view of others. “Teaching has really opened up Peanut Butter Banana Bread This not-so-guilty pleasure is one of Meredith’s most requested desserts. 3 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced 2 eggs 1 ⁄3 Cup plain or vanilla yogurt 1 ⁄2 Cup creamy peanut butter 3 TB. melted butter 1 ⁄2 Cup sugar 1 ⁄2 Cup brown sugar, packed 1 ⁄4 Cup ground flax seed (optional but delicious and very healthy!) 3 ⁄4 tsp. baking soda 1 ⁄2 tsp. CINNAMON 1 tsp. BAKING SPICE 11⁄2 Cups flour 1 ⁄2 Cup powdered sugar (optional) Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9x5 loaf pan (the larger size) with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine the bananas, eggs, yogurt, peanut butter and melted butter. Beat at medium speed until well blended. Add the sugars and beat well. Add the flax seed, baking soda, CINNAMON and BAKING SPICE, reduce to low speed and mix well. Add the flour and beat until blended. Pour into the loaf pan and bake at 350° for 65-75 minutes. Let cool 30 minutes in the pan before removing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Prep. time: 15 minutes Baking time: 65-75 minutes Serves: 12 Nutritional Information: Servings 12; Serving Size 1 slice (90g); Calories 250; Calories from fat 90; Total fat 10g; Cholesterol 40mg; Sodium 170mg; Carbohydrate 37g; Dietary Fiber 2g; Protein 6g. my eyes and I think makes me a better person. I learn so much from my students and I hope they learn from me.” –Lani Haag Rocky Mountain Chops Cheese Seasonings Herbs are the cook’s best friend. They add tons of flavor to food without using butter or salt, and herb blends are an easy and inexpensive way to get many flavors in one jar. Bouquet Garni is one of our most popular and traditional herb blends, a robust and flavorful mix for baked chicken or fish, pork, or pot roast. Just crumble between your fingers and sprinkle ¹/2 tsp. per pound on fish or chicken breasts before baking, or rub onto the surface of roasts before cooking. Hand-mixed from: savory, rosemary, thyme, Turkish oregano, basil, dill weed, marjoram, sage, and tarragon. Brady Street Cheese Sprinkle Named after the well-known Italian street in Milwaukee. Romano cheese with garlic & Italian herbs. Shake on garlic bread, salads and popcorn. Use 1 TB. per cup sour cream for vegetable/chip dip, baked potatoes and salad dressing. Hand-mixed from: Romano cheese [made from sheep's and cow's milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, disodium phosphate], salt, garlic, green peppercorn, basil and parsley. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #20730 $ 4.85 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.8 oz.) #20756 $8.65 4 oz. bag #20743 $ 8.75 8 oz. bag #20785 $ 16.49 1 lb. bag #20714 $ 31.90 For this and other great reci pes, go to www.penzeys.com and clic k on Recipes. 1⁄4 cup jar (net .3 oz.) #10632 $ 2.19 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #10658 $ 4.39 1 oz. bag #10661 $ 3.99 4 oz. bag #10645 $ 9.49 8 oz. bag #10687 $ 17.99 Garden Salad Seasoning Salad Elegant Bratwurst Sausage Seasoning A blend made to be sprinkled on salads. Also great on baked fish and chicken, omelets and vegetables. Shake on pasta with olive oil. Hand-mixed from: Parmesan cheese [part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, cellulose powder, potassium sorbate], paprika, poppy, sesame, salt, bell pepper, celery, garlic, green pepper. The sausage that made Milwaukee famous. Handmixed from: salt, white pepper, mustard, nutmeg, onion. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #27234 $ 3.69 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.5 oz.) #27250 $ 6.39 4 oz. bag #27247 $ 6.19 8 oz. bag #27289 $ 11.39 1 lb. bag #27218 $ 21.70 Our best-seller. Traditional blend for breakfast patties and links. This is a good seasoning for beginners. Mix 1 TB. with 1 lb. ground pork and work into ¹/4" thick patties. Hand-mixed from: salt, sugar, paprika, black pepper, dextrose, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, sage, thyme. A colorful mix of cheese, chives and poppy seeds. Great sprinkled on garlic bread, potatoes, and baked chicken. Very good for pasta, just toss with oil or butter, a splash of vinegar and a tsp. of spice per serving. Hand-mixed from: Romano cheese [made from sheep's and cow's milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, disodium phosphate], poppy, salt, sesame, onion, garlic, chives and white pepper. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.4 oz.) #27034 $ 4.25 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 3.2 oz.) #27050 $ 7.49 4 oz. bag #27047 $ 6.19 8 oz. bag #27089 $ 11.39 1 lb. bag #27018 $ 21.70 Rocky Mountain Seasoning Sicilian Salad Seasoning A versatile blend of Parmesan, bell peppers and shallots. Sprinkle on salad, in yogurt or sour cream for dip, use 2 TB. per cup. Use to season quiche, chicken or veal cutlets. Hand-mixed from: bell peppers, Parmesan cheese [part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, cellulose powder, potassium sorbate], salt, sesame, poppy, shallots, arrowroot, white pepper. A warm Italian mix of Romano, red bell pepper, toasted onion and sweet basil, perfect for pasta. Good on vegetables or garlic bread. Hand-mixed from: Romano cheese [made from sheep's and cow's milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, disodium phosphate], salt, toasted onion, red bell pepper, tomato, paprika, white onion, pepper, basil, thyme, rosemary and cayenne pepper. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #27139 $ 3.65 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.2 oz.) #27155 $ 6.29 4 oz. bag #27142 $ 6.89 8 oz. bag #27184 $ 12.75 1 lb. bag #27113 $ 24.40 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.4 oz.) #27339 $ 4.25 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.9 oz.) #27355 $ 7.49 4 oz. bag #27342 $ 6.89 8 oz. bag #27384 $ 12.75 1 lb. bag #27313 $ 24.40 Bicentennial Rub Seasoning The rich flavor and golden color make this our favorite blend for turkey, duck, goose, and pork roast. Perfect for the grill, sprinkle heavily on rotisserie-style chicken or pork roast, also on thick-cut pork chops and beef short ribs. The larger chunks of spices in our Bicentennial Rub also make it perfect for any large cut that takes an hour or longer to cook, and the beautiful golden color can’t be beat. Try on roast leg of lamb, baked or roasted whole stuffed chicken, Yankee pot roast, and thick-cut pork or veal chops. Hand-mixed from: coarse flake salt, Tellicherry black pepper, sugar, turmeric, minced orange peel and coriander. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.3 oz.) #20635 $ 3.49 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.7 oz.) #20651 $ 5.95 4 oz. bag #20648 $ 5.09 8 oz. bag #20680 $ 9.15 1 lb. bag #20619 $ 17.20 8 Bouquet Garni Penzeys spices | back to school Black and Red Spice A blend of fresh ground Tellicherry black pepper and hot cayenne red pepper. Great whenever you want the robust flavor of Tellicherry black pepper but need extra heat. Perfect for the grilling season, since the heat of the grill mellows the red pepper heat a bit, for flavorful spicy chops, chicken, fish, shrimp kabobs and steaks. Try a sprinkle on scrambled eggs, creamy pasta or potato salad for a spicy change of pace. Hand-mixed from: Tellicherry Black Pepper, Cayenne Red Pepper. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #10537 $ 3.35 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.5 oz.) #10553 $ 5.69 4 oz. bag #10540 $ 4.99 8 oz. bag #10582 $ 9.09 1 lb. bag #10511 $ 17.10 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.6 oz.) #28031 $ 2.99 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 3.4 oz.) #28057 $ 4.99 4 oz. bag #28044 $ 2.95 Breakfast/Pork Sausage Seasoning 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.8 oz.) #28136 $ 3.09 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 3.6 oz.) #28152 $ 5.19 4 oz. bag #28149 $ 2.95 8 oz. bag #28181 $ 4.89 1 lb. bag #28110 $ 8.70 Cajun Seasoning One of America’s most popular seasonings. Shake heavily on chicken, fish, or steaks on the grill for robust and spicy flavor. Add ¹/2 tsp. per pound to ground beef or turkey for zesty Cajun burgers. Hand-mixed from: paprika, salt, celery, sugar, garlic, black pepper, onion, oregano, red pepper, caraway, dill, turmeric, cumin, bay, mace, cardamom, basil, marjoram, rosemary, and thyme. 1⁄4 cup jar (net .9 oz.) #20835 $ 3.85 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.1 oz.) #20851 $ 6.69 4 oz. bag #20848 $ 6.19 8 oz. bag #20880 $ 11.39 1 lb. bag #20819 $ 21.70 Cake Spice Sweet and spicy. Use in place of cinnamon in any baking recipe. Hand-mixed from: China cinnamon, star anise, nutmeg, allspice, ginger and cloves. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #10832 $ 3.29 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.9 oz.) #10858 $ 5.59 4 oz. bag #10845 $ 6.49 California-Style Seasoned Pepper California Seasoned Pepper is one of our oldest and most popular salt free seasonings. The robust flavor of red and green bell peppers and black pepper together seasons fully without salt. California Seasoned Pepper is perfect for meat and poultry, especially grilled or broiled steak, hamburgers, pork chops or chicken, rub on 1 tsp. per pound before cooking. Add a bit to gravy, stew, or a roast to combat blandness. Hand-mixed from: Tellicherry black pepper, red and green bell pepper, onion, garlic. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #10937 $ 3.75 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.3 oz.) #10953 $ 6.49 4 oz. bag #10940 $ 6.89 8 oz. bag #10982 $ 12.75 1 lb. bag #10911 $ 24.40 Caraway Seed Traditionally added to rye bread, cabbage dishes (sauerkraut and coleslaw), pork, cheese sauces, cream soups, goose and duck. Whole Dutch Caraway Seed 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #51031 $ 2.45 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.1 oz.) #51057 $ 3.89 4 oz. bag #51044 $ 2.59 Ground Dutch Caraway Seed 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #41038 $ 2.39 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.2 oz.) #41054 $ 3.79 4 oz. bag #41041 $ 3.69 Cardamom Cardamom is a pod consisting of an outer shell with little flavor and tiny inner seeds with intense flavor. Stored in a glass jar, cardamom pods will stay fresh indefinitely. Shelled or decorticated cardamom seeds are inexpensive and flavorful, but sometimes need to be crushed or ground before use. Ground cardamom has an intensely strong flavor and is easy to use (especially in baking, where the fine powder is desirable). In India, where both green and black cardamom are used, it is an important ingredient in meat and vegetable dishes. In Northern Europe, white cardamom is used to season baked goods such as Christmas stollen, cakes, cookies, muffins and buns. Black cardamom has a unique smoky flavor and has developed its own following over the years. Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake This recipe from Karen Niessing (story on page 15) is so ooey, gooey and delicious, the kids will ask for a second helping of veggies. 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and cut into wedges 2 small zucchini, sliced 2 small yellow summer squash, sliced 1 ⁄2 tsp. THYME 1 tsp. BASIL 1 tsp. GRANULATED GARLIC POWDER 1 ⁄2 Cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 ⁄2 Cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese 1 ⁄3 Cup dry bread crumbs 1 Cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional) Preheat oven to 350°. Combine the tomatoes, zucchini, squash, SEASONINGS and cheddar cheese. Place in a 11⁄2-quart baking dish. Top with the Parmesan or Romano cheese and bread crumbs. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. If you want, you can then sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top and let stand 5 minutes, so the cheese melts, before serving. Prep. time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 35-45 minutes Serves: 4 Nutritional Information: Servings 4; Serving Size 1 cup (258g); Calories 160; Calories from fat 25; Total fat 2.5g; Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 580mg; Carbohydrate 18g; Dietary Fiber 3g; Protein 16g. Whole Fancy White Scandinavian-Style Cardamom Pods 1⁄4 cup jar (net .6 oz.) #50634 $ 5.39 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.3 oz.) #50650 $ 9.79 4 oz. bag #50647 $ 25.15 Whole Fancy Green Costa Rican Cardamom Pods 1⁄4 cup jar (net .6 oz.) #50739 $ 4.25 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.7 oz.) #50755 $ 7.49 4 oz. bag #50742 $ 14.75 Whole Large Black Indian Cardamom Pods 1⁄4 cup jar (net .5 oz.) #50834 $ 2.09 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.3 oz.) #50850 $ 3.15 4 oz. bag #50847 $ 4.49 Whole Guatemalan Cardamom Seeds (no shell) 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.3 oz.) #50939 $ 4.85 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.8 oz.) #50955 $ 9.15 4 oz. bag #50942 $ 11.35 Ground Guatemalan Cardamom Seeds (no shell) 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #40936 $ 4.69 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.4 oz.) #40952 $ 8.35 4 oz. bag #40949 $ 11.89 Celery Flakes Celery flakes are nice to have on hand when you need a tablespoon or two of celery. Use 1 TB. to equal one small fresh stalk. Throw into soup or stock, but for roasts or casseroles, rehydrate before adding. Cover 1 TB. in 3 TB. water, let stand 5 minutes, drain off extra liquid. 1⁄4 cup jar (net .3 oz.) #30533 $ 1.99 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .7 oz.) #30559 $ 3.99 1 oz. bag #30562 $ 3.55 4 oz. bag #30546 $ 8.35 8 oz. bag #30588 $ 15.69 Celery Salt Celery salt is a wonderful seasoning for beef- perfect for roast beef, pot roast, steaks on the grill, or mixed in meatloaf, ¹/2 -1 tsp. per lb., with pepper and garlic. Traditional for sprinkling in tomato juice and what could be better than a Bloody Mary topped with a generous sprinkle of celery salt? Hand-mixed from: fine salt and celery. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 2.1 oz.) #20930 $ 2.89 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 4.6 oz.) #20956 $ 4.79 4 oz. bag #20943 $1.99 8 oz. bag #20985 $ 2.95 1 lb. bag #20914 $ 4.80 See spice Index on page 61 Celery Seed Black pepper is the best spice for beef, but good cooks also add a touch of celery. Whole celery seed is used in salad dressings, soups and pickling recipes, and rubbed on large cuts of meat. Ground celery is used more sparingly to season smaller, quicker cooking cuts. Use half as much ground celery as whole celery. Whole Indian Celery Seed 1⁄4 cup jar (net .9 oz.) #51136 $2.39 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.9 oz.) #51152 $3.75 4 oz. bag #51149 $ 2.59 8 oz. bag #51181 $ 4.15 1 lb. bag #51110 $ 7.20 Ground Indian Celery Seed 1⁄4 cup jar (net .9 oz.) #41133 $2.49 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.9 oz.) #41159 $ 3.99 4 oz. bag #41146 $ 3.09 8 oz. bag #41188 $ 5.15 1 lb. bag #41117 $ 9.20 Charnushka (Nigella Sativa) Black, smoky seeds also known as black caraway or kalonji. From India. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #51231 $2.39 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.9 oz.) #51257 $3.75 4 oz. bag #51244 $ 2.59 Aleppo Pepper This Turkish crushed chili has an ancho-like flavor with a little more heat and tartness. Put a jar right on the table and shake on pizza, subs and salads. Aleppo Pepper is great on grilled meats like chicken breast, steak, chops and our flavorful, easy Turkish Kabobs. Aleppo Pepper also makes an attractive sprinkle for potato, chicken and tuna salad and deviled eggs too. Try mixing Aleppo Pepper with our Greek Seasoning for flavorful roast chicken, tasty pork chops, and robust salads. Aleppo Pepper is also known as halaby pepper. Processed with salt and sunflower oil. 10,000 heat units 1⁄4 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #41733 $3.15 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.9 oz.) #41759 $ 5.25 4 oz. bag #41746 $ 5.69 8 oz. bag #41788 $ 10.39 1 lb. bag #41717 $ 19.70 Ancho Chili Peppers Chili peppers are capsicums, in the same family as bell peppers and paprika pods. They range in flavor from rich and sweet, to fiery hot. A combination of both sweet (ancho) and hot (dundicut, chipotle, and jalapeño) chili peppers are used in Mexican cooking for full-flavored, spicy chili and other dishes. For Chinese cooking, tien tsin peppers are most common, and in Indian cooking sanaam and dundicut peppers are used, along with a variety of spices. Remember to combine the heat of chili peppers with other spices, so the finished dish will have a full-bodied flavor. Since chili peppers are dried vegetables, they will keep best if stored in the refrigerator, especially during the summer. Large, juicy, dark purple New Mexican pods. Ancho chili peppers are the most commonly used pepper in Mexico and are the backbone of dishes such as the traditional red chili and tamales. Chop into ¹/4" chunks and add to chili, mole sauce, stews, beans and rice, or cover in water for a few hours to rehydrate, slice open, stuff and cook. To make a flavorful ancho chili oil: Chop 3 peppers into 1" chunks and simmer in 3 cups good corn oil, 20 minutes. Let cool, strain (use pepper pieces in another recipe) and store in an airtight container. 3,000 heat units 1 oz. bulk bag #52067 $ 2.19 4 oz. bag #52041 $ 4.99 8 oz. bag #52083 $ 8.99 1 lb. bag #52012 $ 16.90 Ground Ancho Chili Pepper Ancho pepper is the most popular chili pepper for Mexican cooking. They are not hot, just richly flavorful with a beautiful purple color. From New Mexico.To make your own chili powder: Start with 3 TB. ground Ancho, add 1 tsp. cumin and Mexican oregano, along with garlic, onion and hot peppers to taste. Use 1-2 TB. per quart of chili. 3,000 heat units 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #42035 $ 2.89 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.4 oz.) #42051 $ 4.79 4 oz. bag #42048 $ 3.75 8 oz. bag #42080 $ 6.45 1 lb. bag #42019 $ 11.80 Arbol Chili Peppers Slim, beautiful, curved 2"– 3" bright red Mexican pods. Close to cayenne in heat and flavor. Throw a few into barbecue sauce, curry or chili. Great for making chili pepper oil or vinegar. Store the finished product in tightly sealed, clear glass containers. Arbol chili peppers are the pepper of choice for spice craft workers. Pepper Heat Ratings (in Scoville Units) Approximate ratings. Peppers vary in heat, flavor and color from crop to crop. 10 Penzeys spices | back to school 35,000 heat units 1 oz. bulk bag #51660 $ 2.75 4 oz. bag #51644 $ 6.35 8 oz. bag #51686 $ 11.65 1 lb. bag #51615 $ 22.20 Cascabel Peppers Rich, deep flavor. The shell has medium-low heat, use the whole thing and it’s pretty darn hot. Adds great flavor to Mexican dishes, from chili to mole to tacos and beans. Remove the stem and shake out the seeds for most uses, then toss in while cooking and remove before serving. When adding to quicker cooking dishes, shred the skin between your fingers and toss in in small pieces. 11,000 heat units 1 oz. bag 4 oz. bag 8 oz. bag 1 lb. bag #58964 #58948 #58980 #58919 $ 2.19 $ 4.99 $ 8.99 $ 16.90 Cayenne Red Pepper Powder Cayenne pepper has the power to make any dish fiery hot, but it also has a subtle flavor-enhancing quality. A dash of cayenne pepper boosts the flavor of low-salt or low-fat dishes and can be used in place of whole chili peppers in barbecue sauce and chili. For a zesty change, use cayenne to replace paprika on deviled eggs or potato salad. From California. Keep in a cool, dry place, out of the light. 40,000 heat units 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #41838 $ 2.89 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.1 oz.) #41854 $ 4.79 4 oz. bag #41841 $ 4.35 8 oz. bag #41883 $ 7.69 1 lb. bag #41812 $ 14.30 Chili Piquin These small, red, fiery hot Mexican chilies are also known as bird’s eye peppers, grown and used throughout Mexico and the American Southwest. USE WITH CAUTION. Add 1 or 2 to Mexican moles and sauces, stewed meats and vegetables. Also, use in pozole and other corn recipes, barbecue sauce, and hot & sour soup. 70,000 heat units 1⁄4 cup jar (net .4 oz.) #51736 $ 4.35 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #51752 $ 7.69 4 oz. bag #51749 $ 18.75 8 oz. bag #51781 $ 36.49 1 lb. bag #51710 $ 71.90 Chipotle Peppers Chipotle peppers are rich, smoky and fairly hot. Add whole or chopped to chili, beans, sauce. Ground Chipotle Pepper is an attractive, coarse red powder, a tasty all-purpose tabletop shaker. 15,000 heat units Ground Red New Mexican Chipotle Pepper 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.)­ #41438 $ 4.55 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.4 oz.) #41454 $8.09 4 oz. bag #41441 $ 9.25 8 oz. bag #41483 $ 17.45 1 lb. bag #41412 $ 33.80 Whole Red New Mexican Chipotle Pepper (Morita) 1⁄ 2 oz. bulk bag #51499 $ 2.99 1 oz. bulk bag #51460 $ 4.99 4 oz. bag #51444 $ 11.89 8 oz. bag #51486 $ 22.79 1 lb. bag #51415 $ 44.50 Cayenne: 40,000 Crushed Red Peppers Medium Hot Crushed Peppers are hot, but not unbearably so, and are the type found on the tables of Italian restaurants and pizzerias. Great for pizza, tacos, spaghetti, omelets, and beans. Very Hot Peppers are twice as hot, and are generally used in cooking, as they are almost too hot to sprinkle on already prepared foods. Crushed Red Peppers are very convenient for adding kick to any dish. 20,000 heat units 1/8" Medium Hot Crushed Red Peppers, California-style 1⁄4 cup jar (net .5 oz.) #41933 $ 2.69 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.3 oz.) #41959 $ 4.39 4 oz. bag #41946 $ 4.69 8 oz. bag #41988 $ 8.35 1 lb. bag #41917 $ 15.60 Sanaam Chili Peppers Traditional for Indian cooking. Thin, flat 3-5" deep red pods. Not too hot to handle, sanaams can be chopped and added to curry or other dishes. From India. To make chili vinegar, chop (or cut with scissors) 1 oz. peppers. Place in a 1 cup glass jar, fill with your favorite vinegar, add a pinch of salt, then tightly cap. Let stand one week, strain and refrigerate in a bottle that has a splash top (old soy sauce bottles work well). Thin with more vinegar if desired. Use in place of hot sauce. Ancho: 3,000 40,000 heat units Ancho (ground): 3,000 1 oz. bulk bag #51365 $ 2.09 4 oz. bag #51349 $ 4.69 8 oz. bag #51381 $ 8.35 1 lb. bag #51310 $ 15.60 Tien Tsin Chili Peppers 40,000 heat units 1/8" Very Hot Crushed Red Peppers, Indian-style 1⁄4 cup jar (net .7 oz.) #42130 $ 2.59 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.4 oz.) #42156 $ 4.15 4 oz. bag #42143 $ 4.69 8 oz. bag #42185 $ 8.35 1 lb. bag #42114 $ 15.60 Dundicut Peppers The traditional hot pepper of Pakistan, similar in flavor and appearance to Scotch bonnet peppers. These peppers are quite hot, with a full-bodied, complex flavor. A single pepper will add heat and flavor to a dish for two. From Pakistan. 55,000-65,000 heat units 1 oz. bulk bag #51965 $ 2.09 4 oz. bag #51949 $ 4.69 8 oz. bag #51981 $ 8.35 1 lb. bag #51910 $ 15.60 Traditional for Asian cooking. Very hot, bright red, 1-2" pods. Add whole to soup and stir-fry. Remove before serving. To make chili oil: (commonly used in small amounts for stir-frying) Heat 2 TB. peanut or sesame oil. When very hot, add 10 peppers, fry until brown (3-5 minutes). Remove from heat, add ½ cup peanut oil. Stir, pour into glass jar, strain peppers out if desired. Great mixed with soy sauce for a hot dipping sauce, use ¹/3 cup soy, 1 TB. chili oil, and a dash of ginger and garlic. Mix in 1-2 TB. in 1 cup ketchup for BBQ sauce. Guajillo: 6,000 60,000 heat units 1 oz. bulk bag #51860 $ 2.09 4 oz. bag #51844 $ 4.69 8 oz. bag #51886 $ 8.35 1 lb. bag #51815 $ 15.60 Aleppo: 10,000 Guajillo Peppers One of the backbone chili peppers for cooking Mexican style. Not hot, but rich, smoky and complex. Perfect for chili and every chili based dish, great with pork. 6,000 heat units Whole Guajillo Pepper 1 oz. bag 4 oz. bag 8 oz. bag 1 lb. bag #52962 #52946 #52988 #52917 $ 2.19 $ 4.99 $ 8.99 $ 16.90 Chipotle (ground): 15,000 Chipotle: 15,000 Cascabel: 11,000 Sanaam: 40,000 Jalapeño Peppers Jalapeño peppers have a bright green heat. Add toward the end of cooking. Sprinkle on pizza. 25,000 heat units Crushed Californian Jalapeño Pepper 1⁄4 cup jar (net .3 oz.) #41533 $ 2.45 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .7 oz.) #41559 $ 3.89 4 oz. bag #41546 $ 7.99 8 oz. bag #41588 $ 14.99 1 lb. bag #41517 $ 28.90 Arbol: 35,000 Jalapeño: 25,000 Crushed Red (Medium Hot): 20,000 Tien Tsin: 60,000 Crushed Red (Very Hot): 40,000 Dundicut: 60,000 Piquin: 70,000 Chervil A sweet herb often used in Europe in the same way we use parsley flakes. From Holland. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .15 oz.) #30638 $ 1.69 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .4 oz.) #30654 $ 3.35 1 oz. bag #30667 $ 3.55 Chesapeake Bay Seasoning Traditional East Coast seafood and meat seasoning. Hand-mixed from: salt, paprika, mustard, ancho, celery, black and red pepper, dill, caraway, allspice, ginger, cardamom, thyme, bay, mace, cinnamon, savory and cloves. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #21032 $ 3.35 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.7 oz.) #21058 $ 5.69 4 oz. bag #21045 $ 4.69 Regular Chili Powder Rich flavor, deep color, very little heat. This blend is the traditional backbone of many Mexican dishes, from burritos to tamales. Great for family-style chili, use 1-3 TB. per quart. Serve with a shaker jar of crushed hot peppers on the side for those who like heat. Handmixed from: Ancho chili pepper, cumin, garlic, Mexican oregano. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #11134 $ 3.35 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.5 oz.) #11150 $ 5.69 4 oz. bag #11147 $ 5.09 8 oz. bag #11189 $ 9.15 1 lb. bag #11118 $ 17.20 Medium Hot Chili Powder Medium Hot Chili Powder is our most popular chili powder; it has the perfect heat level plus rich flavor–a pleasing bite that's not too hot. Add 1-2 TB. Medium Chili Powder to each quart of chili for great flavor. Add the spices while browning the meat for even richer flavor. Chili Powder is also nice as a salt-free seasoning. Make a paste by mixing 1 TB. Chili Powder with 1 TB. water and 1 TB. lime or lemon juice, rub on chicken, fish, or pork chops before grilling or sautéing. Hand-mixed from: Ancho chili pepper, cayenne red pepper, cumin, garlic, Mexican oregano. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #11239 $ 3.29 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.4 oz.) #11255 $ 5.59 4 oz. bag #11242 $ 5.09 8 oz. bag #11284 $ 9.15 1 lb. bag #11213 $ 17.20 Hot Chili Powder For people who really like hot food. Use the full amount called for (1-3 TB. per quart). If less is used, the chili will be hot but will lack the depth of flavor the ancho peppers provide. This is the best powder for those who like their chili hot and flavorful. Hand-mixed from: Ancho chili pepper, red pepper, cumin, crushed red pepper, garlic and Mexican oregano. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #11334 $ 3.29 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.4 oz.) #11350 $ 5.59 4 oz. bag #11347 $ 5.09 8 oz. bag #11389 $ 9.15 1 lb. bag #11318 $ 17.20 Robust and smoky, loaded with flavorful chunks of Tellicherry black pepper. Gives great grilled flavor to steaks, burgers, ribs, chicken and turkey. Shake on heavily, 1-2 tsp. per pound. For great BBQ sauce, mix 1 TB. in 1 cup tomato sauce. Hand mixed from: salt, Tellicherry black pepper, sugar, garlic, onion, lemon zest, citric acid, and natural hickory smoke flavor. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.6 oz.) #29933 $ 4.55 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 3.6 oz.) #29959 $ 8.09 4 oz. bag #29946 $ 6.19 8 oz. bag #29988 $ 11.39 1 lb. bag #29917 $ 21.70 Chili Powder There is a difference between chili pepper and chili powder. Chili pepper consists solely of chili pods which have been dried, then powdered. Chili powder is a blend, of which ground chili pepper is used as a base (usually 80% of total volume), with the addition of spices such as cumin and Mexican oregano. For chili, start with 1 TB. (some people will use as much as 3 TB.) per quart. Chicago Steak Seasoning Chinese Five Spice Powder For a delicious chili recipe, go to www.penzeys.com and clic k on Recipes! Chili Con Carne Seasoning Spicy flavor, but no heat. A great way to give chili flavor to other dishes. Just sprinkle on chicken, fish or chops, 1-2 tsp. per pound, add salt to taste. Good on grilled vegetables. Hand-mixed from: Ancho chili pepper, tomato powder, ground cumin, Mexican oregano, garlic, coriander, minced onions, red and green bell peppers, Tellicherry black pepper, allspice, cilantro and cloves. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #11534 $ 3.65 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.4 oz.) #11550 $ 6.25 4 oz. bag #11547 $ 6.19 8 oz. bag #11589 $ 11.39 1 lb. bag #11518 $ 21.70 Chili 3000 The chili of now—bright modern flavor; everything chili should be. Perk up boring burgers and meatloaf with a bit of Chili 3000; start with 1 tsp. per pound. If you’re looking to feed a crowd, you can’t go wrong with a batch of chili. Use 1 TB. per quart in your favorite chili recipe. Hand-mixed from: Ancho chili powder, garlic, cumin, onion, cilantro, paprika, cayenne red pepper, lemon peel, Mexican oregano, black pepper, citric acid, natural smoke flavor, jalapeno pepper. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #11439 $3.09 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.1 oz.) #11455 $ 5.19 4 oz. bag #11442 $5.09 8 oz. bag #11484 $9.15 1 lb. bag #11413 $17.20 Chili 9000 The chili of tomorrow boldly going where no chili has gone before. Great chili flavor with a bright modern twist—salt free too! Use 1 TB. per quart with any chili recipe, from beef to turkey to bean chili. Shake on boneless/skinless chicken breasts or fish: brush with oil, sprinkle on 1-2 tsp. of Chili 9000 per pound before baking or sautéing. Great for fajitas, veggie side dishes and sloppy joes. Hand-mixed from: Ancho chili pepper, cumin, garlic, cilantro, onion, paprika, cayenne pepper, lemon peel, Mexican oregano, black pepper, cocoa powder, citric acid, turmeric, cinnamon, coriander, ginger, natural smoke flavoring, fenugreek, cloves, fennel, nutmeg, white pepper, anise seed, jalapeno pepper, star anise, cardamom. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #11934 $ 3.65 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.1 oz.) #11950 $ 6.25 1 cup jar (net 3.8 oz.) #11992 $ 11.49 2 cup jar (net 7.2 oz.) #11921 $ 21.90 As America redefines its diet, increasing consumption of vegetables and starches, and cutting fats and meat portions, it makes sense to borrow from those who have cooked this way throughout history. Chinese stir-fry is quick, easy and very versatile, combining well with all meats and vegetables. Hand-mixed from: China cinnamon, star anise, anise seed, ginger and cloves. 1⁄4 cup jar (net .9 oz.) #11039 $ 3.59 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.1 oz.) #11055 $ 6.15 4 oz. bag #11042 $ 6.89 8 oz. bag #11084 $ 12.75 1 lb. bag #11013 $ 24.40 Chip & Dip Seasoning Delicious, creamy flavor, perfect for crunchy chips and crisp veggies. Set it out and watch it become the life of the party. Mix 2 teaspoons Chip & Dip Seasoning in 1 cup sour cream. Try it with light sour cream or a mix of yogurt and sour cream. For the strongest flavor, refrigerate an hour before serving. Hand‑mixed from: dehydrated vegetables (onion, red and green bell peppers), lactose, salt, hydrolyzed soy protein, horseradish powder, sugar, garlic powder, parsley, black pepper, paprika, turmeric, spice extracts, citric acid. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.8 oz.) #26732 $ 4.35 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 3.8 oz.) #26758 $ 7.69 4 oz. bag #26745 $ 5.45 8 oz. bag #26787 $ 9.85 1 lb. bag #26716 $ 18.60 Chives Freeze-drying allows chives to maintain a very close-to-fresh flavor and texture, and bright green color. Even the very small amount of moisture on a salad will rehydrate them. Give a hint of garden herb freshness to omelets, chicken soup, baked potatoes and vegetables. Freeze-dried and circle cut. From California. 1⁄4 cup jar (net .05 oz.) #30733 $ 1.89 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .1 oz.) #30759 $ 2.79 1 oz. bag #30762 $ 5.65 Cilantro Cilantro is one of the main, distinctive flavors in Mexican cooking, especially in salsa, soups, and salads. Cilantro is sometimes called Chinese parsley, as it is also used heavily in Asian cooking. Dried Cilantro is not quite as nice as the fresh, but it is easier to keep on hand and has good strong flavor. Cilantro is the leaf of the coriander plant. Cilantro is used heavily in most of the world where its unique flavor seasons salads, tacos, curries, guacamole, soups and stews. Dehydrated, broken leaf. From California. 1⁄4 cup jar (net .1 oz.) #30838 $ 1.59 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .3 oz.) #30854 $ 3.19 1 oz. bag #30867 $ 3.85 4 oz. bag #30841 $ 8.99 8 oz. bag #30883 $ 16.99 Cloves Whole cloves are a must for studding hams and flavoring stocks and hot cider and punch. The flavor is intense, so be sure to use sparingly. Ground cloves are perfect for baked goods. Because cloves bring out the flavor of beef, add a whole clove to beef stew or a tiny pinch of ground cloves to gravy. In the West, cloves are mainly considered a baking spice, though their preserving qualities make them popular for pickling and barbecuing. Whole Madagascar Cloves 1⁄4 cup jar (net .5 oz.) #52133 $ 2.85 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.5 oz.) #52159 $ 4.65 4 oz. bag #52146 $ 5.69 8 oz. bag #52188 $ 10.39 1 lb. bag #52117 $ 19.70 Whole Ceylon Cloves 1⁄4 cup jar (net .7 oz.) #52238 $ 2.95 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.5 oz.) #52254 $ 4.89 4 oz. bag #52241 $ 6.35 8 oz. bag #52283 $ 11.65 1 lb. bag #52212 $ 22.20 Ground Madagascar & Ceylon Cloves 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #42235 $ 3.55 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.4 oz.) #42251 $ 5.99 1 cup (net 4.4 oz.) #42277 $ 10.99 2 cup (net 8.8 oz.) #42222 $ 22.09 Coriander The seed of the same plant that gives us cilantro, coriander has a light, lemony flavor that combines especially well with ginger. Use to season foods that cook for longer than an hour, such as roasts, or items that are cooked for a shorter time but at a higher temperature, such as pan-fried, broiled or grilled meats. Stuffed Peppers This recipe from Meredith is an easy and festive way to feed a crowd, especially if you use a colorful mixture of peppers. Turn to page 7 for Meredith’s story. Whole Canadian Coriander Seed 1⁄4 cup jar (net .5 oz.) #52533 $ 2.19 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #52559 $ 3.39 4 oz. bag #52546 $ 2.85 8 oz. bag #52588 $ 4.69 1 lb. bag #52517 $ 8.30 Ground, 40-mesh, Canadian Coriander Seed 1⁄4 cup jar (net .7 oz.) #42530 $ 2.69 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.0 oz.) #42556 $ 4.39 4 oz. bag #42543 $ 3.75 8 oz. bag #42585 $ 6.45 1 lb. bag #42514 $ 11.80 Corned Beef Spices Use to marinate beef brisket. Hand-mixed from: Brown and yellow mustard seed, coriander, allspice, cinnamon, dill seed, bay leaves, ginger, cloves, Tellicherry peppercorns, star anise, juniper berries, mace, cardamom, red pepper. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .7 oz.) #11639 $ 2.49 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.5 oz.) #11655 $3.99 4 oz. bag #11642 $ 3.99 Cream of Tartar Use to stabilize delicate toppings like meringue and angel kiss cookies. Natural tartaric acid. From France. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.8 oz.) #42635 $ 2.99 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 3.6 oz.) #42651 $ 4.99 4 oz. bag #42648 $ 2.75 14 bell peppers 1 lb. ground beef 1 tsp. NORTHWOODS SEASONING 1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 15-oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 Cup salsa 1 15-oz. can corn, drained (or 2 Cups corn kernels) 1 onion, chopped 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes 1 Cup cooked rice 2 tsp. REGULAR CHILI POWDER 1 tsp. CHILI 9000 1 tsp. GROUND BLACK PEPPER 1 tsp. GROUND CUMIN Sauce (optional): 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes 1 TB. MINCED WHITE ONION 1⁄2 tsp. salt 1 TB. sugar 1 tsp. BASIL 2 TB. flour 1⁄4 Cup water Slice the tops off of the peppers; chop any of the edible parts of the tops and place in a large bowl. Remove the seeds from the peppers and discard, leaving the peppers whole. In a skillet over mediumhigh heat, brown the ground beef and drain well. Add the NORTHWOODS and cook for another minute. Add to the bowl with the chopped pepper tops and mix. Add the beans, salsa, corn, onion, tomatoes, rice and SEASONINGS and mix well. Spoon the mixture into the peppers. To cook the peppers, you can either use the oven or a slow cooker. For the oven, preheat to 350° while you prepare the filling. Place the stuffed peppers on rimmed baking sheets or in 9x13 pans and cover with any leftover filling and sauce (if using). Bake, covered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15 minutes. For the slow cooker, you will probably need 2 or a very large one. Stand the filled peppers upright and cover with any extra filling and sauce (if using). Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Sauce: In a deep skillet, combine the tomatoes, ONION, salt, sugar and BASIL and simmer for 10 minutes. Mash the mixture. In a bowl, combine the flour and water. Stir into the tomato mixture and cook until thickened. Pour on top of the peppers before cooking. A note from Meredith: “Any extra stuffed pepper filling tastes great the next day reheated and sprinkled with NORTHWOODS SEASONING and/ or BANGKOK BLEND and served in tortillas. So make extra!” Prep. time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour oven cooking, 6-8 hours in a slow cooker Serves: 8-10 Nutritional Information: Servings 14; Serving Size 1 pepper (295g); Calories 180; Calories from fat 35; Total fat 4g; Cholesterol 20mg; Sodium 200mg; Carbohydrate 26g; Dietary Fiber 7g; Protein 11g. 1-800-741-7787 | www.penzeys.com 13 Ground Cinnamon Cinnamon Sugar China Cinnamon—Tung Hing Cinnamon Sugar Extra sweet, spicy and strong. Perfect for everything from cinnamon rolls to apple pie, Christmas cookies to French toast. China cinnamon is perfect for cinnamon sugar—mix 2-3 tsp. in 1⁄ 2 cup granulated sugar and keep it on the table. Sprinkle in pancake and waffle batter, shake on oatmeal and cream of wheat, yogurt and fresh fruit. 1⁄4 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #43137 $ 2.75 1⁄2 cup jar (net 1.7 oz.) #43153 $ 4.49 4 oz. bag #43140 $ 4.69 8 oz. bag #43182 $ 8.35 1 lb. bag #43111 $ 15.60 Indonesia Cinnamon—Korintje Sweet and mellow, Korintje cinnamon is the type of cinnamon we all remember from our childhood. Fragrant Korintje cinnamon is as strong as China cinnamon, but smoother and not as nippy. We love Korintje cinnamon for sprinkling—on hot cereal, oatmeal and cream of wheat, French toast, pancakes and waffles, sugar cookies, and pie crusts. Perfect for cinnamon breads, quick, yeast, or toasted with raisins. There are two main types of cinnamon. Cassia cinnamon is native to Southeast Asia, especially southern China and northern Vietnam, and has the strong, spicy-sweet flavor most Americans are familiar with. Vietnamese and China cinnamon are the sweetest and strongest varieties, with Korintje cinnamon having a smooth flavor with less bite. Our cinnamon sticks and Korintje cinnamon both come from the southwest coast of Sumatra in Indonesia. It grows wild on the governmentprotected slopes of Mount Kerinci, where the cinnamon gets its name. We stock the top Korintje A grade, although there are also the lower B and C grades, which are the types of cinnamon usually sold in supermarkets in the U.S. Our very sweet and strong Vietnamese cinnamon comes from the remote north and west regions of Vietnam. The strength of the flavor of spices depends upon the essential oil content­—the higher the level, the stronger the flavor. When orders for cinnamon come in, the large sticks are cracked into slightly smaller pieces and packed into burlap bags for shipment. The second type of cinnamon, Ceylon, or "true" cinnamon, has a much different flavor. It is less sweet, with a more complex, citrus flavor. The special flavor of English and Mexican sweets comes from Ceylon cinnamon. We like to recommend Ceylon Cinnamon for baking with fruit—especially in apple pie. 14 Penzeys spices | back to school 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.0) #43032 $ 2.95 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.2) #43058 $ 4.89 4 oz. bag #43045 $ 4.35 8 oz. bag #43087 $ 7.69 1 lb. bag #43016 $ 14.30 Ceylon Cinnamon Complex and fragrant, with a citrus overtone and rich buff color. Although Ceylon cinnamon is less strong, its hint of citrusy flavor and lack of any bite whatsoever makes it the favorite in both England and Mexico where it is preferred for all uses. Ceylon 00000 Cinnamon, ground, from Sri Lanka. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .7 oz.) #43432 $ 3.85 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.6 oz.) #43458 $ 6.69 4 oz. bag #43445 $ 9.25 8 oz. bag #43487 $ 17.45 1 lb. bag #43416 $ 33.80 Vietnamese Cinnamon—Extra Fancy Vietnamese cinnamon is the strongest, richest, and sweetest cinnamon around. For traditional cinnamon recipes such as gooey cinnamon rolls, the vibrant flavor of Vietnamese cinnamon really shines. It is so strong, that in most recipes it should be cut back by about a third, but it is perfect used full strength in any recipe where cinnamon is the main, delicious flavor. Ground, from Vietnam. 1⁄4 cup jar (net .7 oz.) #43232 $ 3.45 1⁄2 cup jar (net 1.7 oz.) #43258 $ 5.89 4 oz. bag #43245 $ 7.99 8 oz. bag #43287 $ 14.99 1 lb. bag #43216 $ 28.90 Penzeys Cinnamon Now you can have it all. Just the right mix of our four fabulous cinnamons to bring the best of each to everything you bake. Put the shaker right on the table! Sprinkle on cereal and fresh fruit, toast and applesauce, rice and popcorn. A jar full of smiles. Hand-mixed from: China cinnamon, Vietnamese cinnamon, Korintje cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon. 1⁄4 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #43537 $ 3.39 1⁄2 cup jar (net 1.7) #43553 $ 5.75 4 oz. bag #43540 $ 6.49 8 oz. bag #43582 $ 11.99 1 lb. bag #43511 $ 22.90 Cinnamon Sugar on the breakfast table, what could be sweeter? The perfect sprinkle for toast, coffee, hot cereal and fresh fruit. A flavorful blend of sugar, China and Ceylon cinnamon, with a hint of vanilla. Add a bit to waffle or pancake batter, sprinkle on French toast. Hand-mixed from: white sugar aged with Vanilla Bean, China Cinnamon and Ceylon Cinnamon. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.8 oz.) #11839 $ 3.55 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 3.8 oz.) #11855 $ 6.09 4 oz. bag #11842 $ 3.75 8 oz. bag #11884 $ 6.45 1 lb. bag #11813 $ 11.80 sweetheart!’ “I was brought up to appreciate the importance of cooking and I’m very glad that my mother and grandmothers all cooked with so much love. The tradition has been passed down to me and hopefully I will do the same for my daughter. Cooking is necessary to sustain our “I really enjoy being in my kitchen,” says Karen, bodies but it also sustains our souls to which husband Gary and daughter Melanie and spirits. I’m proud to be a cook might quickly add “Amen!” and I’m gratified that what I make not only feeds people but also enriches them. “I’ve also learned much from my eachers and parents have such a mother-in-law, sisters, sister-in-law, significant impact shaping a child’s development,” says Karen Niessing of step children and friends from a variety of cultures and have woven Hales Corners, Wisconsin. their recipes and food choices into “I just sent an email to the my life. It is wonderful! They all share principal of my daughter’s school to recognize a teacher who puts his heart a love of good food, a willingness to and soul into his work. I can’t give him experiment and a desire to use food to make others happy.” a pay raise, but I Karen enjoys certainly can let preparing meals for her his boss know how immediate and much I appreciate When you cook extended family the way this something for someone teacher does his else you are really giving members. She especially loves to cook job. of yourself in a very for holidays, birthdays “Teachers have unique way. and for people who are very difficult jobs recovering from illness and face so many or “just need something yummy to lift challenges, so when we encounter a teacher who has that special ability to their spirits.” “Cooking is very personal. You take light those fires in children and be a ingredients and even though you may true difference-maker we should recognize it, applaud it and encourage follow a recipe you are really putting yourself into whatever dish you are it! making. Everyone has his or her own “At home children are like little cooking style and approach to a dish, sponges, listening, watching and and that is why the same recipe can interacting with family members. So turn out slightly or very different much of their value system is shaped this way. When my daughter was very depending on who is making it. “So when you cook something for young I realized that she was like a someone else you are really giving of little tape recorder. At any given yourself in a very unique way. moment you could press the play button and my words would come out Whether it’s one of a thousand of her mouth. Believe me, that wasn’t routine suppers you’ve made over the course of many years or a really always a good thing! But thankfully special meal for someone who needs most of the time it was absolutely gratifying, like the time when she was some TLC, that cook is saying �I care about you’ when he or she takes the about 3 and while talking to another child she referred to her as �you little time to prepare your food.” –Jim Smith Karen Niessing T “ ” Blueberry Spice Muffins Blueberries are really good for you, and when they’re packed in a cinnamony muffin, they’re irresistible. 13⁄4 Cups flour 1⁄2 Cup sugar 21⁄2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. CINNAMON (Karen likes VIETNAMESE) 1⁄2 tsp. salt 1⁄2 tsp. GROUND NUTMEG 1 egg, lightly beaten 3⁄4 Cup milk 1⁄3 Cup melted butter 11⁄4 Cups fresh blueberries Topping: 1 TB. sugar 1⁄2 tsp. CINNAMON Preheat oven to 400°. For the muffins: Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the egg and milk and then add to the dry ingredients along with the melted butter. Stir just until moistened and then fold in the blueberries. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups 2⁄3 full. Combine the topping ingredients and sprinkle over the batter. Bake at 400° for 16-20 minutes or until browned and springy or a toothpick that doesn’t hit a blueberry comes out clean. Cool a few minutes in the pan and then remove to a wire rack. Prep. time: 15 minutes Baking time: 16-20 minutes Yield: 12 muffins Nutritional Information: Servings 12; Serving Size 1 muffin (61g); Calories 150; Calories from fat 45; Total fat 5g; Cholesterol 25mg; Sodium 200mg; Carbohydrate 23g; Dietary Fiber <1g; Protein 3g. Cinnamon Sticks & Chunks Ceylon Softstick Cinnamon Ceylon cinnamon is soft and easy to crumble. Very thin pieces of bark are tightly rolled into parchment style sticks, then machine cut to uniform 5-inch lengths. Ceylon 00000 whole stick cinnamon, from Sri Lanka. 1 oz. bulk bag #53464 $ 2.49 4 oz. bag #53448 $ 5.69 8 oz. bag #53480 $ 10.39 1 lb. bag #53419 $ 19.70 Cinnamon Sticks Traditionally used as a tasty stirring stick for hot drinks. A nice addition to cocoa, coffee or special holiday concoctions. Perfect for flavoring curry, dessert sauces and syrups. 80 inches to 4 oz. weight (20, 4 inch sticks). 3 inch Cut Sticks Indonesian Cinnamon 1 oz. bulk bag #53064 $ 1.95 4 oz. bag #53048 $ 4.35 8 oz. bag #53080 $ 7.69 1 lb. bag #53019 $ 14.30 4 inch Cut Sticks Indonesian Cinnamon 1 oz. bulk bag #53169 $ 1.95 4 oz. bag #53143 $ 4.35 8 oz. bag #53185 $ 7.69 1 lb. bag #53114 $ 14.30 Cinnamon Chunks A blend of ¹/4"-¹/2 " China and Indonesia chunks. Great for coffee, add 1 TB. to the filter per pot. Nice for mulled wine or cider. Scent the home by simmering a bit in water. Chunks stay fresh indefinitely. 1 oz. bulk bag #43861 $ 2.49 4 oz. bag #43845 $ 5.69 8 oz. bag #43887 $ 10.39 1 lb. bag #43816 $ 19.70 16 Penzeys spices | back to school People smile when they wear the designs JorJan creates using all natural materials. JorJan Borlin T eddy taught me to be still enough to listen to the energy of the moment, to sort out if there is really something you must deal with and to act accordingly. To re-examine what is really important in life,” says JorJan Borlin of Dodgeville, Wisconsin. JorJan and her husband Peter were stunned when their only son Teddy was diagnosed with Sandhoff’s Disease, a rare genetic disorder that has no treatment and no cure. Teddy was eight months old at the time. “How could this happen?” JorJan recalls thinking. “How could he not grow up? We spent that day in the garden crying and helping Teddy do things we feared he never would: tasting a strawberry, feeling a baby chick, sitting in a tree.” JorJan and Peter provided aroundthe-clock care at home for Teddy, and when he reached age 5 they decided to take him to a special class. “We felt he was missing out on interaction with other children,” says JorJan. “He became the most popular kid in the class! “There was a little boy in class also named Teddy. He would bring things from home to show our Teddy. Once he brought a bicycle grip so Teddy would know what it felt like to grip a bicycle. “His mother would send notes for Teddy filled with an unfamiliar language. We’d show them to Teddy and he’d smile. It was as if they had their own language. “I think they taught each other as the truest of friends teach each other, without all the worry about being �cool enough’ when and while they did.” Teddy lived to be almost 7 years old, longer than any other Sandhoff’s child. “Images of Teddy smiling in his wheelchair come to me. He can still be my teacher. His spirit hasn’t left me. “Teaching has always interested me. At first, all I could imagine was teaching K-12. Now I realize that it is not so much what subject I teach, but the idea of sharing a way to solve a problem which I happen to know and someone else wants or needs to know. “This may be teaching a grandma how to make bracelets for her grandchildren or teaching a beading class at Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts. Teaching feels like sharing a miraculous secret that will make us all happier. “I am on the Board of Directors for the Hodan Center, a rehabilitation center for people with cognitive disabilities. We provide opportunities to help those with disabilities achieve their individual goals. “I continually emphasize center experiences as well as community integration as two parts of a well rounded life. I understand the good friends and feelings which come from shared time with people who have disabilities similar to your own.” JorJan uses two canes and leg Artist Peter Schwei works in the studio he shares with his wife JorJan. Below left is a painting of Teddy that Peter titled "The Teacher." braces to walk after a skydiving accident while she was in graduate school. “I try to help people understand what it is like to have a disability, the small things that make a big difference in my life such as what would it be like to hold my husband’s hand while we walk on the beach or how will I safeguard my godson while crossing the street? I like that most people would not think of my disability first when trying to describe me. Except for my disability, I am the same as you. “I love the process of making things: a meal for dinner, a new chemical compound (JorJan was a chemistry major in college) or a beaded necklace. I get totally lost in the energy of doing so. I feel as though I’ve been transported somewhere else. “I make wearable art. My clothing helps people say who they really are and allows them to share the beauty, strength and energy within themselves. “I think if people thought more about who they are and who they are meant to be, they would be deciding what to take in school, what job to take or what to do in their spare time, not based on what can make the most money, but on what can make a better world.” –Lani Haag See spice Index on page 61 Opera-in-the-Park Raspberry Bars This is a great warm weather treat. Not only do you get the full flavor of seasonal raspberries, you don’t have to worry about your goodies melting. No opera required, although you may burst into an aria of thanks to JorJan for sharing her recipe. Crumb Layers: 11⁄2 Cups oatmeal (old-fashioned or quick cooking) 1 Cup brown sugar 1 Cup butter (2 sticks) 11⁄2 Cups flour 1 tsp. baking soda Filling: 31⁄2 Cups raspberries 2 TB. RASPBERRY ENLIGHTENMENT 11⁄2 Cups sugar 2 TB. cornstarch 1⁄3 Cup oatmeal (old-fashioned or quick cooking) 1 tsp. PURE VANILLA EXTRACT 1⁄2 tsp. CINNAMON Preheat oven to 350°. In a mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for the crumb layers. Mix until crumbly. Press about 2⁄3 of the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13 pan and set aside. For the filling, combine the ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and let cool until only slightly warm. Spread over the bottom layer in the pan. Top with the remaining crumb mixture. Bake at 350° until the topping is golden and the raspberry filling is bubbling near the center, about 40 minutes. Prep. time: 15 minutes Baking time: 40 minutes Serves: 20-24 Nutritional Information: Servings 24; Serving Size 1 bar (69g); Calories 230; Calories from fat 80; Total fat 9g; Cholesterol 20mg; Sodium 120mg; Carbohydrate 35g; Dietary Fiber 2g; Protein 2g. JorJan and her husband Peter have made their home on 100 acres of land surrounded by fields, valleys, woods and a spectacular garden where they grow a variety of flowers and vegetables. 1-800-741-7787 | www.penzeys.com 17 Cocoa Powder We carry two types of the highest quality cocoa that are almost twice as rich as the grocery store varieties: Natural High Fat Cocoa is strong, dark and bittersweet– perfect for all baking; Dutch High Fat Cocoa is processed to temper the natural acidity of the cocoa bean, yielding a slightly less strong, but smooth and rich cocoa. American cooks tend to prefer the Natural High Fat Cocoa for all uses, and we agree. Cocoa can easily replace unsweetened baking chocolate. Use 3 TB. cocoa powder to replace a one-ounce square of unsweetened baking chocolate. Natural High Fat Cocoa Powder Strong, dark chocolate flavor—our top choice. The best cocoa for bringing life to your brownies, cakes and cookies. High fat cocoa is the richest grade of cocoa available in the world today. Perfect for all your baking needs. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #42330 $ 2.49 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.1 oz.) #42356 $ 3.95 4 oz. bag #42343 $ 2.75 8 oz. bag #42385 $ 4.49 1 lb. bag #42314 $ 7.90 Dutch Process High Fat Cocoa Powder Processed with alkali. “Dutched” cocoa is processed for a milder, smoother flavor. High fat cocoa is the richest grade of cocoa available in the world today. Perfect for all your baking needs. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .9 oz.) #42435 $ 2.59 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.1 oz.) #42451 $ 4.15 4 oz. bag #42448 $ 3.09 8 oz. bag #42480 $ 5.15 1 lb. bag #42419 $ 9.20 Hot Chocolate Mix with a Hint of Mint Our rich, delicious Hot Chocolate With a Hint of Mint is a great remedy for the little troubles of life. Or the perfect way to treat yourself. Just mix a tablespoon in each cup of milk, get it steamy hot, and enjoy the cool warmth of hot chocolate, with just a hint of mint. Hand mixed from: sugar, natural high fat cocoa, Ceylon cinnamon, vanilla, peppermint oil. 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 3.8 oz.) #15758 $ 3.69 2 cup jar (net 13.4 oz.) #15729 $ 8.69 1 lb. stand up bag (net 16.0 oz.) #15716 $ 8.55 Hot Chocolate Mix Rich, smooth flavor. Just mix 1 rounded tablespoon Penzeys Hot Chocolate Mix into each cup of milk. Stir well, simmer gently. And try our Hot Chocolate Mix in your coffee for a rich Cafe Mocha. Just mix 2⁄3 cup coffee with 1⁄3 cup milk and Penzeys Hot Chocolate Mix to taste-we use 1 generous teaspoon. Hand mixed from: sugar, natural high fat cocoa, Ceylon cinnamon, real vanilla beans. 1⁄2 cup jar (net 3.8 oz.) #15653 $ 3.15 2 cup jar (net 13.4 oz.) #15624 $ 7.19 1 lb. stand up bag (net 16.0 oz.) #15611 $ 6.75 18 Penzeys spices | back to school Cumin Throughout the world, cumin is second in popularity only to black pepper. Americans use it mostly for chili, but cumin is a must in Indian, Mexican & Asian cooking. Salsa and tacos are heavily seasoned with cumin. Our ground cumin is the best you’ll ever see. Whole Indian Cumin Seeds 1⁄4 cup jar (net .9 oz.) #52733 $ 2.75 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.1 oz.) #52759 $ 4.49 4 oz. bag #52746 $ 3.75 8 oz. bag #52788 $ 6.45 1 lb. bag #52717 $ 11.80 Ground 40 Mesh Indian Cumin Seeds 1⁄4 cup jar (net .9 oz.) #42730 $2.99 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.2 oz.) #42756 $ 5.09 4 oz. bag #42743 $ 4.69 8 oz. bag #42785 $ 8.35 1 lb. bag #42714 $ 15.60 Dill Seed Perfect for pickling. From India. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #52838 $ 2.39 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.8 oz.) #52854 $ 3.75 4 oz. bag #52841 $ 2.75 Dill Weed Dill weed is traditionally used in German and Scandinavian cooking. Dill weed’s flavor (which is sweeter than dill seed), along with its bright green color makes it a perfect addition to any dish with a white sauce, from potato salad to cucumber sandwiches to fresh vegetable dip. From California. 1⁄4 cup jar (net .3 oz.) #30933 $ 1.89 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .7 oz.) #30959 $ 3.89 1 oz. bag #30962 $ 2.95 4 oz. bag #30946 $ 6.79 8 oz. bag #30988 $ 12.59 English Prime Rib Rub This versatile seasoning makes delicious prime rib or beef roast. Rub on 1-2 tsp. per lb. Great on all cuts of beef, for hamburgers or meatloaf, mix in 1 tsp. per pound. To make your own Bloody Marys, use ¹/4 tsp. per drink in place of celery salt. An absolute must for tomato juice. Hand-mixed from: salt, celery seed, sugar, black pepper, onion, garlic, arrowroot. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.4 oz.) #21337 $ 3.59 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 3.1 oz.) #21353 $6.15 4 oz. bag #21340 $ 4.69 8 oz. bag #21382 $ 8.39 1 lb. bag #21311 $ 15.70 Epazote Adds sweet, mild flavor to Mexican dishes. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .2 oz.) #31035 $ 2.29 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .7 oz.) #31051 $ 4.59 1 oz. bag #31064 $ 4.39 Fajita Seasoning A tasty, Mexican-style marinade for tacos or fajitas. Mix 1 TB. with ¹/4 cup oil and 1 TB. lime juice or vinegar. Add thin strips of beef or chicken and let marinate for at least an hour in the refrigerator. Grill or pan fry over high heat—add slices of bell peppers and onion to the pan if desired for the last 2 minutes of cooking time. Fajita salads are a family favorite—purchase fresh, pre-made taco salad shells, then fill with layers of grilled chicken or beef fajita strips and your favorite fixings, from lettuce to guacamole. Hand-mixed from: salt, black pepper, paprika, Turkish oregano, cayenne pepper, garlic, celery, Mexican oregano, basil, nutmeg, cumin, marjoram, thyme and rosemary. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #21432 $ 3.49 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.7 oz.) #21458 $ 5.95 4 oz. bag #21445 $ 5.09 8 oz. bag #21487 $ 9.15 1 lb. bag #21416 $ 17.20 Forward! NEW! One of our best ever all-purpose seasonings. Try Forward! on steak, chicken, veggies, eggs, potatoes—you name it, Forward! adds deliciousness. And, it’s salt free! Now how cool is that? Hand-mixed from: Special extra bold black pepper, onion, paprika, garlic, turmeric, spice extractives (including oleoresin of celery, rosemary, black pepper, thyme, basil and paprika). 1⁄4 cup jar (net .9 oz.) #15932 $3.19 1⁄2 cup jar (net 2.3 oz.) #15958 $5.39 4 oz. bag #15945 $4.99 8 oz. bag #15987 $8.99 16 oz. bag #15916 $16.90 In Flavor & Kindness we will find our way Fennel Fennel seeds have been grown for cooking since at least the time of the Romans. In Italy, the seed is used whole to spice sausages, and ground for tomato sauces of all kinds (especially pizza sauce). Whole Indian Fennel Seeds 1⁄4 cup jar (net .9 oz.) #54032 $ 2.39 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.9 oz.) #54058 $ 3.75 4 oz. bag #54045 $ 2.55 8 oz. bag #54087 $ 4.09 1 lb. bag #54016 $ 7.10 4 / S Special Seasoned Sea Salt 4 / S Special Seasoned Sea Salt This smoky version of our 4/S gives a delicious smoky burst of flavor wherever salt is called for. Like other seasoned salts, Smoky 4/S is great for steaks, burgers, chops, chicken, fish, veggies, popcorn and more. Hand-mixed from: Coarse Sea Salt, Smoked Paprika, Sugar, Special Extra Bold Black Pepper, Turmeric, Onion, Garlic, Spice Extractives (including oleoresin of paprika, black pepper, celery, rosemary and thyme). This spicy version of our 4/S gives a spicy kick of flavor wherever salt is called for. Just like its smoky counterpart, Spicy 4/S is great on steaks, burgers, chops, chicken, fish, veggies, salads, pasta, and popcorn. Hand-mixed from: Coarse Sea Salt, Sugar, Red Pepper, Special Extra Bold Black Pepper, Turmeric, Onion, Garlic, Spice Extractives (including oleoresin of paprika, black pepper, celery, rosemary and thyme). 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 4.0 oz.) #29454 $ 2.95 1 cup jar (net 8.0 oz.) #29483 $ 4.85 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 4.0 oz.) #29359 $ 2.95 1 cup jar (net 8.0 oz.) #29388 $ 4.85 Ground Indian Fennel Seeds 1⁄4 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #44039 $ 2.65 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.9 oz.) #44055 $ 4.29 4 oz. bag #44042 $ 3.75 8 oz. bag #44084 $ 6.45 1 lb. bag #44013 $ 11.80 Fenugreek An indispensable ingredient in the yellow curry dishes of Southern India. From India. Ground Indian Fenugreek Seeds 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #44134 $ 3.15 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.9 oz.) #44150 $ 5.25 4 oz. bag #44147 $ 3.75 Fines Herbes A light, sweet blend great for baked chicken or fish, soup, salads and sautéed vegetables. Hand-mixed from: chervil, minced parsley flakes, chopped chives and French tarragon. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .2 oz.) #13033 $ 1.79 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .4 oz.) #13059 $ 3.69 1 oz. bag #13062 $ 4.95 Florida Seasoned Pepper Perhaps our best salt-free blend, good on just about everything. Great for turkey breast cutlets, or rub on boneless, skinless chicken breasts, or fish fillets, 1-2 tsp. per pound. Dust with a little flour and sauté in a hot pan coated with vegetable oil spray or olive oil. If you like lemon pepper, be sure to give this blend a try. Hand-mixed from: Tellicherry black pepper, lemon peel, orange peel, citric acid, garlic and onion. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #13138 $ 3.79 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.6 oz.) #13154 $ 6.55 4 oz. bag #13141 $ 6.19 8 oz. bag #13183 $ 11.39 1 lb. bag #13112 $ 21.70 4 / S Special Seasoned Sea Salt Pronounced “four, S” our Special Seasoned Sea Salt gives a great burst of flavor wherever salt is called for. Like other seasoned salts, 4/S is great for steaks, burgers and chops, but since we have made the flavor lighter and brighter than your old seasoned salt, 4/S is also outstanding for chicken, fish, veggies, salads and popcorn as well. Give it a try, and we think you’ll agree 4/S = 100% delicious. Hand-mixed from: Coarse Sea Salt, Sugar, Special Extra Bold Black Pepper, Paprika, Onion, Turmeric, Garlic, Spice Extractives (including oleoresin of paprika, black pepper, celery, rosemary and thyme). 1⁄4 cup jar (net 2.0 oz.) #29133 $ 1.89 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 4.0 oz.) #29159 $ 2.79 1 cup jar (net 8.0 oz.) #29188 $ 4.55 Pure Extracts Penzeys sells only pure extracts; no additives are used. Only the finest vanilla beans, oranges, lemons and almonds are carefully extracted onto an alcohol base. Economical, easy and nice for quickly adding flavor to baked goods, sauces and frosting. To make a simple syrup to glaze cakes, breads and muffins: boil 1⁄2 cup water, 1⁄4 cup sugar and 1 tsp. of PURE VANILLA, ORANGE, ALMOND or LEMON EXTRACT for 2 minutes, then let cool. Brush on finished bakery as a glaze, or use between cake layers before frosting. Pure Almond Extract 38% alcohol. Pure, strong, fragrant almond flavor. Use in small amounts (usually ¹/2 tsp. per batch) to flavor cookies, bars, bread and crackers or add a drop to sweeten waffles. Also traditional for Middle Eastern meat stews, Indian sweet rice pudding and mild curry. Excellent with fruit for pie or muffins. Vanilla extract on page 50. 2 fluid ounce bottle #93132 $ 4.45  New Size! 4 fluid ounce bottle #93158 $ 7.75 8 fluid ounce bottle #93187 $ 14.09 16 fluid ounce bottle #93116 $ 25.49 Pure Lemon Extract 61% alcohol. Pure, true lemon flavor, perfect for baked goodies, especially cheesecakes, where it is often used with lemon zest. Add a dash to fish, pork and poultry marinades. Also nice in sherbet, added to fresh fruit, for glazes and frostings, and great for candy-making. Use with Vanilla Extract for a delicious 1-2 punch. 2 fluid ounce bottle #93237 $ 4.45  New Size! 4 fluid ounce bottle #93253 $ 7.75 8 fluid ounce bottle #93282 $ 14.09 16 fluid ounce bottle #93211 $25.49 Pure Orange Extract 61% alcohol. Pure, sweet, rich orange flavor. Often used in conjunction with orange zest for many baking recipes. Nice for glazes and frostings, marinades for fish or pork and excellent for adding a light touch to heavy desserts such as chocolate cake. It is a nice citrus touch to fresh fruit dishes and is great for candy-making. 2 fluid ounce bottle #93332 $ 4.45  New Size! 4 fluid ounce bottle #93358 $ 7.75 8 fluid ounce bottle #93387 $ 14.09 16 fluid ounce bottle #93316 $ 25.49 See spice Index on page 61 1-800-741-7787 | www.penzeys.com 19 Balti Seasoning Baltistan is an ancient region of northernmost Pakistan with influences from Persia, Tibet and China. Balti meals are rich stews cooked in a karahi (small wok), and would be eaten with naan and other Indian breads. The deliciously spicy but not too hot flavor of Balti makes it a great choice for chicken, pork or beef. Hand-mixed from: coriander, garlic, ginger, cumin, dundicut chilies, Ceylon cinnamon, brown mustard seeds, cardamom, clove, fennel, fenugreek, charnushka, ajwain, star anise, black cardamom, cilantro, anise seed and bay leaf. Cooking With Curry Many people who eat curry for the first time in an Indian restaurant are a bit overwhelmed by trying a dish that is new to them but spiced for a person who already knows and loves the flavor of Indian food. The key to learning to love Indian food yourself is to start at home by adding small amounts of curry powder to foods you already know and like. Sprinkle on chicken or chops before cooking, scramble a bit with eggs, sauté with vegetables. Soon the whole family will love the flavors, and you can move on to authentic, but not too spicy, dishes like Balti, Tandoori, Saté and Rogan Josh. Finding new, quick ways to prepare the same food for the family dinner isn’t always easy, and Indian cooking is some of the most delicious in the world. Give it a try... Not All Curries Are Hot Contrary to popular belief, Indian food isn’t all hot. The wonders of spicing are nowhere more apparent than in India, where stronger-flavored meats, such as lamb, are turned into the most delicious dishes imaginable through spicing and slow cooking. Tandoori, Maharajah and Sweet Curry are rich and flavorful without being hot. Hot Curry and Vindaloo are hot and spicy. Garam Masala, Rogan Josh, Saté and Balti are somewhere in between. Just starting out? Try Sweet Curry, Rogan Josh, Tandoori, Balti and Saté Seasoning. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #12331 $ 4.09 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.7 oz.) #12357 $ 7.19 4 oz. bag #12344 $ 6.89 8 oz. bag #12386 $ 12.75 1 lb. bag #12315 $ 24.40 Hot Curry Powder Same great flavor as Sweet Curry Powder, with more hot red pepper and ginger. Commonly used by Chinese restaurants, also known as “Madras Curry Powder.” For grilled steaks, pork chops or chicken wings, rub on ¹/2 - 1 tsp. per pound, along with salt as desired. For spicy chicken noodle or eggdrop soup, add 1 tsp. per 2 quart pot. Hand-mixed from: turmeric, red pepper, coriander, ginger, cumin, fenugreek, white pepper, cinnamon, fennel, nutmeg, cardamom, cloves, black pepper. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #12236 $ 3.65 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.2 oz.) #12252 $ 6.29 4 oz. bag #12249 $ 6.89 8 oz. bag #12281 $ 12.75 1 lb. bag #12210 $ 24.40 Garam Masala Garam Masala, a blend of savory Indian spices, is one of the few spice mixes actually used in India. It has no turmeric, so it isn’t yellow, and is often added to hot or mild curry powder. The formula for Garam Masala was brought into the store by a Punjabi man who had moved to the U.S. It was his mother's recipe; in exchange for blending the spices for him, he gave it to us. His mother was proud to hear that her blend was a hit in America. Hand-mixed from: coriander, black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, kalonji, caraway, cloves, ginger, nutmeg. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .9 oz.) #12436 $ 3.99 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.1 oz.) #12452 $ 7.09 4 oz. bag #12449 $ 8.75 8 oz. bag #12481 $ 16.49 1 lb. bag #12410 $ 31.90 Maharajah-Style Curry Powder The highest quality curry powder, perfect for special meals. Maharajah is sweet and rich, not hot, with fragrant cardamom and a full pound of Spanish Coupé saffron in every 100 lbs. of curry powder. Add glorious color and flavor to chicken and seafood curry. For rice, saute ¹/2 tsp. in 1 TB. butter for 2 min., add 1 cup rice, 2 cups water and dash of salt. Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat, simmer for 18 minutes. Hand-mixed from: turmeric, coriander, cumin, cardamom, fenugreek, ginger, nutmeg, fennel, cinnamon, white pepper, black pepper, cloves, red pepper and saffron. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #12636 $ 7.69 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.3 oz.) #12652 $ 14.35 1 cup jar (net 4.5 oz.) #12681 $ 23.69 2 cup jar (net 9.1 oz.) #12623 $ 46.30 Rogan Josh Seasoning Just a little spicy. This version of the popular red lamb stew comes from the state of Rajasthan, known for its hilly deserts and fierce, yet chivalrous warriors. While Rogan Josh can be made with beef, it is traditional an better made with lamb. This blend is a great example of how a crafty seasoning can change the stronger flavor of lamb (or in India, mutton or goat) into a mea far more delicious than plain old beef. Some blends a interesting–this blend is delicious. For the true Jaipur Palace experience, use the full 2 TB. seasoning per pound, plus extra cayenne and cardamom. Either way you make it, don't plan on leftovers. Brown 2 lb. lamb or beef cubes in 4 TB. oil, remove. Brown 1 large minced onion, add 2-4 TB. Rogan Josh, 1 tsp. salt, stir. Add meat plus 1 cup water and ¹/2 cup yogurt. Cook 1-2 hrs. over low heat till lamb is tender and sauce thick. Hand-mixed from: paprika, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, pepper, cayenne, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, saffron. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #12731 $ 3.95 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.5 oz.) #12757 $ 6.85 4 oz. bag #12744 $ 6.89 8 oz. bag #12786 $ 12.75 1 lb. bag #12715 $24.40 Saté Seasoning Of all the regional dishes of Indonesia, saté is probabl the best known and most enjoyed the world over. What could be better than meat on a stick? Lamb is th meat of choice for skewers in Indonesia, but chicken and beef are equally popular here in the US. Saté makes a great appetizer or a wonderful meal with pla rice or Nasi Goreng (fried rice). Also perfect for Ayam Goreng (fried chicken). Saté Seasoning is great for ligh meals such as boneless/skinless chicken and fish fillet Sprinkle on heavily, 2-3 tsp. per lb. Hand-mixed from: salt, brown sugar, garlic, white onion, coriander, shallots ginger, turmeric, paprika, Ancho pepper, galangal, cayenne, lemon grass. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #21232 $ 3.85 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.4 oz.) #21258 $ 6.65 4 oz. bag #21245 $ 6.89 8 oz. bag #21287 $ 12.75 1 lb. bag #21216 $ 24.40 Tandoori Seasoning Clay ovens known as tandoors and the flavorful food they produce have become popular the world over. The most popular tandoori food is chicken. Skinless half chickens are marinated overnight, skewered and baked in the tandoor. You might not have a clay oven in the kitchen, but Tandoori Seasoning tastes great anyway. Try it on baked, broiled or grilled chicken kabobs, and sautéed chicken or fish. Hand-mixed from coriander, cumin, sweet paprika, garlic, ginger, cardamom and saffron. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #12131 $ 4.19 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.2 oz.) #12157 $ 7.35 4 oz. bag #12144 $ 8.75 8 oz. bag #12186 $ 16.49 1 lb. bag #12115 $ 31.90 b s nd al are y b Vindaloo Seasoning This hot and spicy blend comes from Goa, a small state nestled in the middle of the Malabar Coast of India. Though control of Goa was returned to India in 1961, the four and a half centuries of Portuguese rule left many lasting impressions. Pork Vindaloo is a favorite dish of the Catholics, who make up a third of the population of Goa. The Muslims and Hindus of India prefer Vindaloo lamb or duck. Mix 2-5 TB. spice in 2-5 TB. water, set aside. Heat 2 TB oil, brown 1¹/2 lb. pork cubes, remove, then brown 1 large minced onion. Put browned pork back into pot, add Vindaloo paste, 1 cup water, 6 TB. vinegar and 1 tsp. salt, cook 30 min. Add 4-6 cups cubed potatoes, cook till tender (45 min. or so). For authentic fiery hot Vindaloo as served in beach front restaurants in India, add an equal part cayenne pepper. Hand-mixed from: coriander, garlic, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, crushed brown mustard, cayenne, jalapeño pepper, cardamom, turmeric, black pepper, cloves. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #12531 $ 3.65 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.2 oz.) #12557 $ 6.29 4 oz. bag #12544 $ 6.89 8 oz. bag #12586 $ 12.75 1 lb. bag #12515 $ 24.40 ly Sweet Curry Powder he The perfect first curry powder. Great flavor, little heat, nice for simple chicken curry. For baked chicken or fish, use ¹/2 tsp. per lb. for rich (not too spicy) flavor. Add 1 tsp. to a pot of chicken soup for flavor and color. For a curried pasta or green salad dressing, saute 1-2 tsp. in 2 TB. olive oil for 3 minutes over low heat, blend into 1 cup yogurt or ¹/2 cup vinegar and oil. Hand-mixed from: turmeric, coriander, cumin, fenugreek, ginger, nutmeg, fennel, cinnamon, white & black pepper, cardamom, cloves, cayenne. ain ht ts. s, n m: 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #12036 $ 3.49 1⁄2 cup jar (net 2.2 oz.) #12052 $ 5.95 4 oz. bag #12049 $ 6.19 8 oz. bag #12081 $ 11.39 1 lb. bag #12010 $ 21.70 Curried Pork Tenderloin This is an incredible combination of flavors and textures, plus it is really simple to prepare. An allaround wonderful recipe from Rand Schmidt. To read his story, turn to page 50. 1 2 1⁄2 1 1⁄2 1⁄2 1⁄2 2 1⁄2 1⁄2 1 1⁄2 21⁄2-lb. pork tenderloin tsp. oil large onion, chopped 15 oz. can regular or light coconut milk Cup dried papaya, diced Cup golden raisins Cup dried pineapple, diced tsp. SWEET CURRY POWDER tsp. CINNAMON tsp. POWDERED GINGER Cup chicken stock (or 1 Cup water mixed with 1⁄2 tsp. CHICKEN SOUP BASE) TB. fresh chopped cilantro, optional Preheat oven to 350°. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the tenderloin on all sides. Place the pork in a 9x13 baking dish. Add the onions to the skillet and cook over medium heat until translucent. Add the coconut milk, papaya, raisins, pineapple and SPICES and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock and simmer for an additional minute. Pour over the tenderloin and place in the oven. Roast at 350° for 45 minute Let rest before carving. Slice and serve with the coconut-fruit sauce on the side. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Prep. time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Serves: 8-10 Nutritional Information: Servings 10; Serving Size 4 oz. pork and 1/4 cup sauce (171g); Calories 230; Calories from fat 90; Tota fat 10g; Cholesterol 60mg; Sodium 130mg; Carbohydrate 16g; Dietary Fiber 1g; Protein 20g. 1-800-741-7787 | www.penzeys.com 2 Fox Point Seasoning Garlic One of our very best blends, so good on all the foods we are supposed to be eating more of, from fish to vegetables. Bursting with the rich flavor of shallots and chives. Use 1 tsp. per pound to season baked chicken and scrambled eggs. For tasty dip use 2 tsp. of Fox Point in 1 cup sour cream or yogurt. The dip makes an outstanding topping for baked potatoes too, or make a quick chicken or tuna salad by mixing 3 cups of cooked chicken or tuna chunks with 1 cup of Fox Point dip. Because we do not use any anti-caking agents in this (or any other) blend, it tends to clump somewhat. To keep it free-flowing, store in the refrigerator. Hand-mixed from: salt, freeze-dried shallots, chives, garlic, onion, green peppercorns. It is very easy to use granulated garlic, just sprinkle on meat, fish, poultry, or vegetables. Use about ¹/2 tsp. per lb. To rehydrate: use ¹/2 tsp. granulated garlic in 1 tsp. water to equal 2 fresh cloves of garlic. For minced garlic, use ¹/4 tsp. in 1 tsp. water to equal 1 fresh clove of garlic. Rehydrate garlic before adding to tart foods like tomatoes (their acidic nature will stop the garlic from developing to its full strength). 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #21537 $ 4.35 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.7 oz.) #21553 $ 7.65 1 cup jar (net 3.2 oz.) #21582 $ 14.85 2 cup jar (net 6.4 oz.) #21524 $ 27.69 4 cup jar (net 12.8 oz.) #21579 $ 55.35 Minced Garlic French Four Spice Traditionally used for pork, beef and red wine stews. Hand-mixed from: white pepper, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #13233 $ 3.69 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.4 oz.) #13259 $ 6.39 4 oz. bag #13246 $ 6.49 Galangal Flavor similar to ginger, but flowery and intense, often used in Indonesia and SE Asia, especially Thailand. Ground Thai Galangal Root 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #44239 $ 2.69 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.6 oz.) #44255 $ 4.39 4 oz. bag #44242 $ 4.69 Galena Street Rib and Chicken Rub A mouth-watering traditional Southern-style seasoning with hints of sage, nutmeg, and cayenne red pepper. For pork ribs, rub on seasoning, 1-2 tsp. per pound. Add a little more halfway through cooking. For chicken use a bit less. For tasty barbecue sauce, mix 1 TB. in 1 cup tomato sauce or even ketchup. Really good for grilled or broiled turkey wings—cut wings into sections (we call them riblets) and sprinkle the Galena Street on heavily before cooking. Hand-mixed from: flake salt, sugar, black pepper, paprika, nutmeg, sage, and cayenne red pepper. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.4 oz.) #21632 $ 3.49 1⁄2 cup jar (net 3.2 oz.) #21658 $ 5.99 4 oz. bag #21645 $ 4.35 8 oz. bag #21687 $ 7.69 1 lb. bag #21616 $ 14.30 Granulated Garlic Powder 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.3 oz.) #44439 $ 2.99 1⁄2 cup jar (net 2.9 oz.) #44455 $ 4.99 4 oz. bag #44442 $ 3.45 8 oz. bag #44484 $ 5.89 1 lb. bag #44413 $ 10.70 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #44534 $ 3.15 1⁄2 cup jar (net 2.6 oz.) #44550 $ 5.25 4 oz. bag #44547 $ 3.75 8 oz. bag #44589 $ 6.45 1 lb. bag #44518 $ 11.80 Garlic Salt Kids really seem to like garlic salt—try it on half a toasted buttered bagel, or sprinkled over pasta, they might eat it and like it too. Shake on garlic bread, salads, subs, pasta, and French fries. Also good on chicken, hamburgers, and baked potatoes. To make plain garlic salt, mix 1 TB. GRANULATED GARLIC with 3 TB. regular table salt. Hand-mixed from: coarse flake salt, granulated garlic, and minced parsley. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.4 oz.) #21832 $ 3.29 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 3.3 oz.) #21858 $ 5.55 4 oz. bag #21845 $ 3.65 8 oz. bag #21887 $6.25 1 lb. bag #21816 $ 11.40 Greek Seasoning A traditional blend of lemon, garlic and oregano. To make GREEK SALAD DRESSING: Mix 2 TB. seasoning with 2 TB. water, let stand 5 min. Add ¹/4 cup olive oil, ¹/4 cup salad oil, ¹/3 cup red wine vinegar (or ¹/4 cup balsamic vinegar and 2 TB. water), plus 1 tsp. sugar if desired. Use to dress vegetable salads, tomatoes and red onion with feta cheese and olives, chicken and pasta salads, or a plain lettuce salad. For gyros, mix 1 TB. in 1 TB. water. Let stand 5 min., add 1 TB. olive oil and 1 TB. lemon juice. Combine with 1 lb. cubed lamb (traditional), pork or chicken, refrigerate 2 hours. Broil until browned. Mix 2-3 tsp. with 1 cup yogurt and 2 TB. cucumber for gyro sauce. Great on grilled, baked or fried fish or chicken, rub on 1 tsp. per lb. Hand-mixed from: coarse salt,  Turkish oregano, garlic, lemon, black pepper, marjoram. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #21937 $ 3.25 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.3 oz.) #21953 $ 5.45 4 oz. bag #21940 $ 5.09 8 oz. bag #21982 $ 9.15 1 lb. bag #21911 $ 17.20 Gumbo File Pure powdered sassafras leaves. Because they thicken, as well as flavor traditional seafood soups and stews, the name is synonymous with gumbo. Add towards the end of cooking. Use about ¹/2 tsp. per quart. 1⁄4 cup jar (net .7 oz.) #31130 $ 2.75 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.7 oz.) #31156 $ 4.49 4 oz. bag #31143 $ 4.69 8 oz. bag #31185 $ 8.35 1 lb. bag #31114 $ 15.60 Herbes de Provence Herbes de Provence combines sweet French herbs and flowery lavender with Italian herbs and fennel. Excellent for roasting chicken or Cornish hens, beef or pork tenderloin, rub on ¹/2 -1 tsp. per pound. Hand-mixed from: rosemary, cracked fennel, thyme, savory, basil, French tarragon, dill weed, Turkish oregano, lavender, chervil and marjoram. 1⁄4 cup jar (net .4 oz.) #13338 $ 2.39 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #13354 $ 4.89 1 oz. bag #13367 $ 4.95 4 oz. bag #13341 $ 11.79 8 oz. bag #13383 $ 22.59 Penzeys Minced Garlic NEW! The Garlic Lovers Garlic. As close as you can come to picking and mincing garlic fresh from your own garden. Delicious, sweet, strong (1⁄4 tsp = 1 clove fresh garlic) and rehydrates very quickly! Perfect for cooking. Sprinkle on chicken, veggies, steak, pasta, and in salad dressing. For incredible garlic bread, mix 2-3 tsp in 1 ⁄3 cup olive oil or melted butter and let stand for a few minutes. Brush on sliced Italian bread, sprinkle with salt if desired, bake at 375º for 10 minutes. 1⁄4 cup jar (net .4 oz.) #44334 $ 1.89 1⁄2 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #44350 $ 2.79 1 cup jar (net 1.8 oz.) #44389 $ 4.69 2 cup jar (net 3.8 oz.) #44321 $ 8.29 22 Penzeys spices | back to school Horseradish Dip One of our favorite sandwich spreads, particularly for roast beef and turkey sandwiches on crusty rolls. Makes a nice tangy dip. Mix 1 TB. in 2 TB. water, let stand 5 min. Blend with ²/3 cup sour cream and ¹/3 cup mayo. Thin with a bit of vinegar. Hand-mixed from: ground horseradish, salt, dextrose, onion powder, lemon peel, dill weed, black pepper, chives. 1⁄4 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #22039 $ 3.29 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.0 oz.) #22055 $5.59 4 oz. bag #22042 $6.19 8 oz. bag #22084 $ 11.39 1 lb. bag #22013 $ 21.70 Horseradish Powder Mix 1¹/2 parts water with 1 part horseradish. Serve with prime rib, roast beef, baked potatoes. Mix into tomato sauce with lemon for seafood cocktail sauce. 1⁄4 cup jar (net .7 oz.) #44934 $ 2.85 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.0 oz.) #44950 $ 4.69 4 oz. bag #44947 $ 4.35 8 oz. bag #44989 $ 7.69 1 lb. bag #44918 $ 14.30 Italian Herb Mix One of the best flavor combinations around. All the sweet, flavorful herbs used in Italy—perfect for pizza and spaghetti sauce. Try Italian Herb on oven roasted potatoes—crumble on 1 tsp. Italian Herb per pound with a bit of olive oil, garlic, and salt. Roast at 350° for an hour, tossing every 15 min. Italian salad dressing: mix 2 tsp. with ¹/3 cup vinegar and ¹/2 - 2/3 cup oil. Add garlic, pepper, salt, and sugar to taste. Hand-mixed from: oregano, basil, marjoram, thyme, rosemary. 1⁄4 cup jar (net .2 oz.) #13433 $ 1.99 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .7 oz.) #13459 $ 3.95 1 oz. bag #13462 $ 3.49 4 oz. bag #13446 $ 8.25 8 oz. bag #13488 $ 15.49 Italian Sausage Seasoning Spicy, not hot. Great for meatball sandwiches. For Hot Italians: add ¹/4 - ¹/2 tsp. crushed red pepper and 1 tsp. red wine vinegar per lb. Hand-mixed from: salt, cracked/ ground fennel, black pepper, sugar. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.6 oz.) #28231 $ 3.15 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 3.7 oz.) #28257 $ 5.25 4 oz. bag #28244 $ 2.95 8 oz. bag #28286 $ 4.89 1 lb. bag #28215 $ 8.70 Jerk Chicken & Fish Seasoning Delicious Jamaican-style BBQ blend for chicken and seafood. Use 1 TB. per lb with 2 TB. water. Let stand 5 min. Add the juice of half a lemon and salt to taste. Rub on, grill over medium heat. Slightly hot; for authentic Jamaican taste add more hot pepper. Hand-mixed from: ginger, brown sugar, sweet chili, garlic, paprika, allspice, lemon grass, thyme, nutmeg, black pepper, cumin, red pepper, jalapeño. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #13633 $ 3.69 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.5 oz.) #13659 $ 6.39 4 oz. bag #13646 $ 6.19 8 oz. bag #13688 $ 11.39 1 lb. bag #13617 $ 21.70 Curried Chicken with Basmati Rice Avis (story on page 36) describes this complete meal as “Fragrant and delicious, this chicken warms a cool fall evening!” 12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 large onion, cut into eighths 3 cloves garlic (fresh should be used) 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled (or 1⁄2 tsp. POWDERED GINGER) 2 green hot peppers, seeded, halved (jalapeno, Serrano or other small hot pepper) 1⁄3 Cup vegetable oil 1⁄2 tsp. WHOLE CUMIN SEEDS 2 TB. SWEET CURRY POWDER 1⁄4 tsp. CAYENNE PEPPER 1 tsp. salt 2 Cups water Rice: 2 Cups basmati rice 31⁄2 Cups water 1⁄2 tsp. SWEET CURRY POWDER 1⁄4 Cup sliced green onions 1⁄2 Cup frozen peas, thawed 1⁄4 Cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves (optional) Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Puree the onion, garlic, peppers and ginger (if using fresh) in a food processor or blender. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large skillet. Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry to brown, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate. Add the CUMIN SEEDS and stir briskly until the seeds sizzle. Add the puree, GINGER if using dried, CURRY POWDER, CAYENNE and salt and continue to stir over medium heat until the mixture is golden, about 10 minutes. Add the browned chicken back to the pan, stir to coat well. Add the water and stir until the mixture boils. Cover tightly, reduce heat, and cook for 30 minutes until the chicken is tender. While the chicken cooks, prepare the rice. Rinse rice, then place in small pot with water. Bring to boil, cover and reduce heat to low, cook until water is gone and rice is fluffy—15-18 minutes. Remove from the heat and gently stir in the SWEET CURRY POWDER, green onions and peas. Garnish the chicken with fresh cilantro if desired. Prep. time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 50 minutes Serves: 6-8 Nutritional Information: Servings 8; Serving Size 3 oz. chicken and 1/2 cup rice (331g); Calories 280; Calories from fat 120; Total fat 13g; Cholesterol 75mg; Sodium 370mg; Carbohydrate 18g; Dietary Fiber 2g; Protein 23g. Gingersnap Cookies Jamaican-style BBQ blend, great for pork chops or tenderloin on the grill. Hand-mixed from: paprika, allspice, ginger, red pepper, sugar, nutmeg, black pepper, garlic, thyme, lemon grass, cinnamon, anise, cloves, mace. Ginger Ginger is one of the most widely used spices in the world. In America, ginger has been used mainly in baking; it is a must for the holidays—from gingerbread to pumpkin pie to fruit cakes, and it is also increasingly used to flavor a variety of other dishes. Ginger is essential for Asian and Indian dishes where it is used in many ways—from Indian curries, to Japanese marinades, to Chinese stir-fry. A pinch of ginger is a nice boost to the flavor of salt-free dishes, and also a flavorful addition to chicken soup, sauteed vegetables, and roast chicken or pork. For flavorful grilled steak, rub ginger, garlic and black or white pepper on meat, marinate a few hours before cooking. Crystallized Ginger They don’t call it candied ginger for nothing–many of our customers buy it to eat it piece by piece, because it is just that good. Tender Australian ginger, peeled and cut into ¹/4" dices, then preserved using the oldfashioned sugar cure method, which gives a spicy sweet flavor to the ginger. Virtually fiber-free, crystallized ginger is perfect for baking and candymaking. Because the ginger retains its warmth and bite, even with the sugar coating, it is excellent for teriyaki, tuna or chicken salad, plus sweet and sour marinades. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.3 oz.) #58830 $ 3.99 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 3.1 oz.) #58856 $ 6.95 4 oz. bag #58843 $ 5.69 8 oz. bag #58885 $ 10.39 1 lb. bag #58814 $ 19.70 Sliced China Ginger Root Dried sliced ginger root pieces stay fresh and flavorful indefinitely, so they will be ready when you are. Add a slice to stock for chicken soup, Indian curries and Asian dishes. The flavor is strong and vibrant - if a full slice is too much, smaller pieces can be broken off by hand. 4 oz. bag #54645 $ 3.55 8 oz. bag #54687 $ 6.09 1 lb. bag #54616 $ 11.10 24 Penzeys spices | back to school Jerk Pork Seasoning 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #13538 $ 3.69 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.5 oz.) #13554 $ 6.39 4 oz. bag #13541 $ 6.19 8 oz. bag #13583 $ 11.39 1 lb. bag #13512 $ 21.70 Juniper Berries Use to reduce the wild flavor of duck and venison and add tartness to Germanic dishes, such as sauerbraten. From Albania. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .6 oz.) #54937 $ 2.35 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.3 oz.) #54953 $ 3.69 4 oz. bag #54940 $ 3.55 For delicious cookie recipes, go to www.penzeys.com and click on Recipes. Kala Jeera Seeds with an exotic, flowery flavor, for use in small amounts. From India. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #55039 $ 3.39 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.7 oz.) #55055 $ 5.79 4 oz. bag #55042 $ 7.65 Powdered China Ginger China ginger is the finest in the world. It is virtually fiber-free, yielding a buttery-soft powder when ground, and is much better than the woody fresh ginger found in many supermarkets (stays fresh longer, too). Chinese ginger has a strong, true flavor with lemony overtones, making it perfect for all baking recipes–especially gingersnaps, gingerbread, molasses cookies, coffee cakes, fruit breads, pies, and muffins. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .9 oz.) #44639 $ 3.09 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.9 oz.) #44655 $ 4.99 4 oz. bag #44642 $ 4.75 8 oz. bag #44684 $ 8.49 1 lb. bag #44613 $ 15.90 Cracked China Ginger Cracked ginger is traditionally used for pickling and canning recipes, but is most popular now for marinades, sauces and stock making. Add 1 tsp. to chicken stock or make flavorful Japanese-style marinade with 1 tsp. cracked ginger, 2 fresh garlic cloves (smashed), ¹/2 cup soy sauce and ¹/4 cup chopped pineapple. Add ¹/4 tsp. white pepper if desired. Use to marinate 1 lb. shrimp or cubed chicken or pork for stir-fry with mixed vegetables. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .9 oz.) #44734 $ 2.75 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.7 oz.) #44750 $ 4.49 4 oz. bag #44747 $ 4.69 8 oz. bag #44789 $ 8.35 1 lb. bag #44718 $ 15.60 Krakow Nights (Polish-Style Seasoning) All purpose, time tested seasoning, great for adding rich depth of flavor to quick-cooked meals. Shake on chops, steaks and chicken breasts. Great on pork or beef roast;perfect with pasta. Hand-mixed from: salt, black and white pepper, sugar, coriander, garlic, mustard, marjoram, mace, savory. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.7 oz.) #28431 $ 3.55 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 3.4 oz.) #28457 $ 6.09 4 oz. bag #28444 $ 4.19 8 oz. bag #28486 $ 7.35 1 lb. bag #28415 $ 13.60 Lamb Seasoning A Greek-style blend that brings out the richness of the meat, rather than covering its flavor. Hand-mixed from: Turkish oregano, rosemary, cumin, celery, paprika, black pepper, onion, garlic, spearmint, ginger. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #13738 $ 2.85 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.5 oz.) #13754 $ 4.69 4 oz. bag #13741 $ 5.79 Lemon Grass Used in SE Asia, India and China to add lemony flavor. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .3 oz.) #31235 $ 1.49 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .5 oz.) #31251 $ 3.09 1 oz. bag #31264 $ 2.09 Mural of Flavor Lemon Peel Extra fancy California zest (outer peel) with strong lemon flavor and bright yellow color. Minced lemon peel is preferred for baked goods such as lemon poppy seed muffins and cookies such as lemon bars, while powdered is nice for cheesecake. To rehydrate: Use 3 parts water to 1 part lemon peel, and let stand for 15 minutes. When substituting dried lemon peel for fresh, use 1⁄3 as much as a recipe calls for. Minced Californian Lemon Peel 1⁄4 cup jar (net .9 oz.) #45036 $ 3.45 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.6 oz.) #45052 $ 5.85 1 cup jar (net 3.2 oz.) #45081 $ 10.65 2 cup jar (net 6.4 oz.) #45023 $ 21.25 Powdered Californian Lemon Peel 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #48437 $ 3.55 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.0 oz.) #48453 $ 5.99 1 cup jar (net 4.4 oz.) #48482 $ 10.99 2 cup jar (net 9.0 oz.) #48424 $ 22.09 Mace The lace-like, dried covering of the nutmeg, has a similar flavor, but is sweeter and softer. Blade Grenadian #2 Mace 1 oz. bulk bag #55163 $ 3.29 4 oz. bag #55147 $ 7.65 Ground Grenadian Mace 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .9 oz.) #45131 $ 3.99 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.9 oz.) #45157 $ 6.99 4 oz. bag #45144 $ 9.49 Mahlab The pit of the sour cherry, used in the Middle East as a sweet/sour, nutty addition to breads, cookies, and biscuits. E G A C D B Glass Jars Attractive glass jars with black lids and two blank labels, perfect for storing spices. The �A’ jar has a sifter fitment (shaker top), nice for blends and fine grind spices that are shaken onto foods before cooking. The �B’ jar holds the same amount but has a wide mouth–easy to get your fingers or a measuring spoon into. The �C’, �D’, and �E’ jars hold 1, 2 and 4 Cups respectively, and are good for storing larger amounts, or spices such as bay leaves and cinnamon sticks, which don’t always fit in a standard-size jar. The �G’ jar also holds 1 cup, but comes with a sifter fitment (shaker top). Whole Turkish Mahlab 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #55239 $ 3.39 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.2 oz.) #55255 $ 5.79 4 oz. bag #55242 $ 5.99 Marjoram Marjoram is one of the most popular herbs in Europe, but it hasn’t yet gained the popularity of basil and oregano here in America. Its flavor is a sweet, flowery cross between oregano and basil, making it the perfect addition to soup, stews, tomato sauces, and dishes such as baked chicken. It’s also nice for creamy potato dishes like scalloped potatoes and potato soup. From Egypt. 1⁄4 cup jar (net .2 oz.) #31330 $ 1.49 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .4 oz.) #31356 $ 2.99 1 oz. bag #31369 $ 2.09 4 oz. bag #31343 $ 4.69 8 oz. bag #31385 $ 8.35 A. 4 fl. oz. (1⁄ 2 cup) 1³⁄ 4" diameter x 4¹⁄ 4" high, shaker top with medium holes, black lid, blank labels #95107 $  1.35 B. 4 fl. oz. (1⁄ 2 cup) 2¹⁄ 4" diameter x 2³⁄ 4" high, spoon out top, black lid, blank labels #95202 $ 1.35 C. 8 fl. oz. (1 cup) 2¹⁄ 4" diameter x 4¹⁄ 2" high, spoon out top, black lid, blank labels #95307 $ 1.79 D. 16 fl. oz. (2 cup) 3¹⁄ 2" diameter x 3³⁄ 4" high, spoon out top, black lid, blank labels #95402 $ 1.89 E. 32 fl. oz. (4 cup) 3¹⁄ 2" diameter x 6³⁄ 4 " high, spoon out top, black lid, blank labels #95507 $ 2.55 G. 8 fl. oz. (1 cup) 2" diameter x 5¹⁄ 4" high, shaker top with medium holes, black lid, blank labels #95615 $ 1.79 Mint Spearmint has a cool mint flavor and is the traditional cooking mint, used in the Middle East for salads, tabouli and main dishes, and preferred for English-style lamb and jellies. Peppermint has a warm and spicy mint flavor and is the traditional mint used for flavoring candies and chocolates. Both are a fine addition to tea. Dried Cut-Leaf Spearmint 1 oz. bulk bag #31569 $ 2.59 4 oz. bag #31543 $ 5.99 Dried Cut-Leaf Peppermint 1 oz. bulk bag #31664 $ 2.59 4 oz. bag #31648 $ 5.99 See spice Index on page 61 Mulling Spices To make our favorite mulled cider, mix 12 cups of apple juice with 6 cups cranberry juice, add 1⁄2 cup brown sugar, 2 TB. butter, 2 tsp. PURE VANILLA EXTRACT, and 1-2 TB. MULLING SPICES. Simmer on low heat for 30-45 minutes. Your kitchen will smell great. For mulled wine, simmer red wine gently for 20 minutes with 1 TB. mulling spice per bottle. Hand-mixed from: cracked China and Korintje cinnamon, Ceylon cloves, allspice, cardamom, mace. 1⁄4 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #13938 $ 3.39 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.7 oz.) #13954 $ 5.75 4 oz. bag #13941 $ 7.59 8 oz. bag #13983 $ 14.19 1 lb. bag #13912 $ 27.30 Mural of Flavor blends over a dozen spices and herbs, creating a wall (hence mural) of flavor so delicious, there’s no need to add salt. Inspired by the rich and mouth-watering flavors of the western Mediterranean, Mural of Flavor is wonderfully versatile. Try it on chicken, fish, pork and beef. Add it to soups, rice and potatoes. Shake it over sliced tomatoes, corn, popcorn and scrambled eggs. Hand mixed from spices, shallots, onion, garlic, lemon peel, citric acid, chives, orange peel. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 0.5 oz.) #14030 $ 3.79 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.3 oz.) #14056 $ 6.55 1 cup jar (net 2.5 oz.) #14085 $ 12.09 2 cup jar (net 5.0 oz.) #14027 $ 23.10 Mustard When making mustard, use stainless steel, glass, or ceramic utensils and containers (aluminum gives mustard an odd flavor). For a standard thickness, use 8 parts mustard by volume to 7 parts liquid. Mustard is very hot when first mixed, and then mellows with age. Refrigeration nearly stops the mellowing process. For hot mustard, store at room temperature for 4 weeks, then move to refrigerator (or try 8 weeks for mild). An easy starter recipe is 1 cup regular mustard powder (4 oz. by weight), 3 fl. oz. vinegar, 3 fl. oz. cool water, 1⁄2 tsp. salt and 1 TB. honey. Mix until smooth, then pack in glass jars. For Chinese restaurant-style mustard, mix 3 TB Oriental powder with 3 TB water. Let stand 10 minutes for heat and flavor to develop. Regular Canadian Mustard Powder (medium) 1⁄4 cup jar (net .9 oz.) #45236 $ 2.25 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.9 oz.) #45252 $ 3.45 4 oz. bag #45249 $ 1.99 8 oz. bag #45281 $ 2.95 1 lb. bag #45210 $ 4.80 Oriental Canadian Mustard Powder (hot) 1⁄4 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #45436 $ 2.19 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.8 oz.) #45452 $ 3.39 4 oz. bag #45449 $ 1.99 8 oz. bag #45481 $ 2.95 1 lb. bag #45410 $ 4.80 Crushed Brown Canadian Mustard Seeds 1⁄4 cup jar (net .9 oz.) #45531 $ 2.25 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.9 oz.) #45557 $ 3.45 4 oz. bag #45544 $ 1.99 8 oz. bag #45586 $ 2.95 1 lb. bag #45515 $ 4.80 Mustard Seed Yellow mustard seed is the traditional type sold in grocery stores, commonly used for pickling, canning and sausage making. Brown mustard seed is smaller and hotter, traditional for Asian and African cooking. In India, whole brown seeds are fried in oil until a popping sound is heard. This gives the seeds a nutty flavor, important in many vegetarian dishes. Try whole mustard seeds in barbecue sauce and rubs, or marinades for grilling. The seeds become very soft, giving great flavor and an attractive appearance. Yellow Canadian Mustard Seed 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.4 oz.) #55334 $ 2.49 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.9 oz.) #55350 $ 3.95 4 oz. bag #55347 $ 1.99 8 oz. bag #55389 $ 2.95 1 lb. bag #55318 $ 4.80 Brown Canadian Mustard Seed 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.3 oz.) #55534 $ 2.39 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.5 oz.) #55550 $ 3.75 4 oz. bag #55547 $ 1.99 8 oz. bag #55589 $ 2.95 1 lb. bag #55518 $ 4.80 1-800-741-7787 | www.penzeys.com 25 Penzeys Freshly Ground Pepper A simple shake brings life to salads, sandwiches, pasta, meat, potatoes, soup and eggs. Cut back on sodium by keeping Penzeys Freshly Ground Pepper right at salt’s side. Reach for the pepper first! 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #46338 $ 2.79 1⁄2 cup jar (net 2.4 oz.) #46354 $ 4.55 4 oz. bag #46341 $ 3.65 8 oz. bag #46383 $ 6.29 1 lb. bag #46312 $ 11.50 Black Peppercorns Whole Special Extra Bold® Indian Black Peppercorns The pepper harvest in Sarawak on the island of Borneo is a centuries old event that brings families and friends together to celebrate the culmination of a year of growth and (with luck) good weather. The pepper harvest takes place at the driest time of year, in late June through early July. Harvesting is still done by hand just as it has always been. Determining the peak of ripeness of pepper is a hands-on, visual job. All of the pepper on a vine does not mature at the same rate and the subtle color differences are closely monitored. Some spikes of peppercorns are in a better location on the vine and receive more sunlight and nutrients, so they can be harvested earlier. The harvesters must be ready at all times, as pepper can quickly mature from the dark green berries used to produce black pepper, to the yellow and red berries which are then soaked for white pepper. Creamy white pepper, the type we carry at Penzeys, fetches the highest price for farmers. It also presents a greater challenge. The longer pepper is left to ripen, the higher the potential for heavy rains to wipe out the crop or the hot sun to dry the pepper on the vine. It is the extra care and risks the farmers take that produces the rich, sweet flavor that has made pepper the king of spices for millennia. Special Extra Bold® Indian Black Peppercorns are the world’s best—only ten pounds out of every ton of pepper makes the special grade. If you are new to good pepper, you might want to stick with the regular Tellicherry, as they are a better deal, but if you really enjoy pepper you will appreciate the difference. Great on everything, especially beef, chicken, chops, fish, salads, vegetables, soups, and omelets. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #56836 $ 3.09 1⁄2 cup jar (net 2.1 oz.) #56852 $ 5.15 4 oz. bag #56849 $ 4.99 8 oz. bag #56881 $ 8.99 1 lb. bag #56810 $ 16.90 White Peppercorns White Peppercorns are regarded by many parts of the world as the finest flavored, most preferred pepper, rich and sophisticated. White peppercorns start out the same as black peppercorns, but then are allowed to ripen more fully on the vine, to produce a very large berry with a looser outer shell. This black outer shell is then removed in one of two traditional ways: the Muntok peppercorns are soaked in water until the black shell loosens, while the Sarawak peppercorns are held under a constantly flowing stream of spring water, yielding a whiter color, and an extra clean product. Both white peppercorns have the traditional rich, winey, somewhat hot flavor that is nice used in soup, on grilled meat or poultry, in light-colored dishes or mixed with black peppercorns for a broader range of flavor. Many Asian dishes rely heavily on the flavor of white pepper, and it is preferred for cooking the foods of Southeast Asia, and Southern and Eastern Europe. Whole Sarawak White Peppercorns 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #56739 $ 3.39 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.4 oz.) #56758 $ 5.75 4 oz. bag #56744 $ 5.35 8 oz. bag #56789 $ 9.65 1 lb. bag #56717 $ 18.20 Whole Muntok White Peppercorns 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #56236 $ 3.15 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.5 oz.) #56252 $ 5.25 4 oz. bag #56249 $ 4.35 8 oz. bag #56281 $ 7.69 1 lb. bag #56210 $ 14.30 26 Penzeys spices | back to school If there is only one spice in your kitchen, it should be pepper. No other spice adds the greatest amount of flavor to the greatest number of dishes. Now that modern production and transportation methods have made pepper affordable enough for all to enjoy, it is more popular than ever, outselling all other spices, and consumption continues to rise. If you are trying to decide which peppercorn to buy, we suggest you start with Tellicherry Peppercorns. All of our peppercorns have great flavor, but the Tellicherry Peppercorn is the top grade of Indian pepper. Malabar Indian peppercorns are regarded as having the finest flavor of the mass-produced varieties. A step above Malabar is Tellicherry—a larger and more mature peppercorn, possessing a more developed flavor. Whole Tellicherry Indian Black Peppercorns 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #56036 $ 2.85 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.2 oz.) #56052 $ 4.69 4 oz. bag #56049 $ 3.99 8 oz. bag #56081 $ 6.99 1 lb. bag #56010 $ 12.90 Whole Malabar Indian Black Peppercorns 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #56131 $ 2.95 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.5 oz.) #56157 $ 4.85 4 oz. bag #56144 $ 3.75 8 oz. bag #56186 $ 6.45 1 lb. bag #56115 $ 11.80 Green Peppercorns Green peppercorns come from the same Indian vines as our robust black Tellicherry peppercorns, but are harvested before they mature, yielding green pepper with a fresh, clean flavor. Well-suited for poultry, vegetables and seafood. Dried green peppercorns can be ground in a peppermill like black peppercorns or crushed between your fingers. From India. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .4 oz.) #56331 $ 3.35 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .7 oz.) #56357 $ 5.69 1 cup jar (net 1.5 oz.) #56386 $ 10.39 2 cup jar (net 3.0 oz.) #56328 $ 20.75 Pink Peppercorns From the French island of Reunion. These expensive pink berries add a touch of color and a rich, sweet flavor to almost any dish. Unlike the black, white and green, the pink really aren't peppercorns, but they are so called because of their size and flavor. Called for in almost anything, such as poultry, vegetables or fish. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .5 oz.) #56436 $ 3.99 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #56452 $ 7.09 1 cup jar (net 2.2 oz.) #56481 $ 13.19 2 cup jar (net 4.4 oz.) #56423 $ 26.35 Jen's students have a blast in the music room. "I think music offers another 'family,' a place where everyone is welcome and safe and can just be themselves." Jen Wszalek F or my husband Chris and me the city is a big part of our lives,” says Jen Wszalek of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “There are so many parts of Milwaukee to love and keep us busy: summer festivals, the lakefront, museums, the architecture and history just to name a few. It’s a wonderful way to appreciate our heritage and love the town we’re in. “I chose music as my career knowing that I would always want music in my life as a way to express myself. As a young girl my teacher encouraged me to help her during summer band classes. I found I enjoyed teaching and helping others. “Now I teach band and music lessons to grades 4 through 8 and private lessons to those as young as 5 and as young at heart as 80. I tailor my lessons to what best fits their needs so each student learns at a pace to succeed. It is my mission to reach out to each student and help them find peace in playing their instrument. “I want them to be happy and to make progress. �Mary Had a Little Lamb’ is a big deal if one month ago you couldn’t even hold your instrument. In order for this to happen I have to be understanding and encouraging and most of all, patient. We all learn in different ways. Meeting each student’s needs gives me endless variety in my day and so many colorful personalities to interact with. “Kids are so enthusiastic about life. I think music gives them an outlet to learn to express themselves and to explore their feelings. Teenagers feel a lot of peer pressure to fit in and to do what is cool. Music students learn confidence to be who they want to be. Performing is an excellent way to build selfconfidence. I really enjoy my students and like watching them become incredible young adults. “As a band instructor, I think music is a civic activity. Bands are such a positive symbol in the community of the great things young people can accomplish through cooperation with each other. “I also think bands are a wonderful symbol of patriotism. Regardless of your political beliefs, �Proud to be an American’ will (I hope) always be important. Being in a parade, especially Memorial Day or 4th of July with my students, gives us all a sense of pride and appreciation for our way of life. “Music creates an appreciation for different cultures, languages and time periods because these aspects of everyday life are basic elements of making quality music. Imagine a world full of all sorts of music, colors and flavors. There’s so much beauty in variety. “Teaching people of different cultures, religions and economic backgrounds has made my life richer and has made me a better person. I am constantly grateful for the opportunities I have in life and the everyday joys I am fortunate enough to experience. Making music and helping people, good stuff!” –Lani Haag Beef Stroganoff According to Jen, “I like this with onions and mushrooms, but rumor has it that this is quite delicious on its own. However you like it, add a heap of egg noodles and steamed broccoli on the side.” 11⁄2 1 4 1⁄2-1 1⁄2-1 OR 1-2 11⁄2 1 1 3 1 lbs. beef, cut into thin strips large onion, cut into thin strips oz. mushrooms, sliced tsp. salt, to taste tsp. PENZEYS FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER, to taste tsp. ENGLISH PRIME RIB RUB in place of salt and pepper TB. butter TB. flour Cup beef broth (or 1 Cup water mixed with 1⁄2 tsp. BEEF SOUP BASE) TB. sour cream TB. whole grain or Dijon-style mustard In a large skillet, melt the butter over mediumhigh heat. Add the beef and cook until the meat is browned. Remove beef to a plate, add mushrooms and onions and cook until lightly browned, another 5 minutes. Add the beef back in, then add the salt and PEPPER or ENGLISH PRIME RIB RUB and cook for another minute, stirring well. Sprinkle in the flour and stir until smooth. Add the beef broth and continue to stir so that lumps do not form. If you see lumps switch to a whisk for a minute and whisk them out. Add the mustard, cook over medium heat until beef is cooked through and sauce thickens, 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat or turn to very low, gently stir in the sour cream. Taste and add more salt and pepper as desired. Serve over egg noodles, rice or mashed potatoes. Prep. time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes or so Serves: 4-6 Nutritional Information: Servings 5; Serving Size 1 cup (239g); Calories 230; Calories from fat 90; Total fat 10g; Cholesterol 90mg; Sodium 470mg; Carbohydrate 6g; Dietary Fiber <1g; Protein 29g. Pepper Blends Special Grinds A combination of peppercorns is a nice change of pace for the tabletop pepper grinder. Black, white and green peppercorns all start as the same berry, but are picked at different times and dried in different ways, allowing each to develop its own distinctive flavor. Four Peppercorn and European peppercorns give robust flavor to meat, poultry, salads and vegetables. Lemon-Pepper and Shallot-Pepper are popular, versatile, ground pepper blends, while Mignonette Pepper is a coarse blend mixed with coriander, that is great for longer cooking times of large roasts or the higher temperatures of grilling and broiling. Finely ground white pepper has traditionally been used in Western cooking where specks of black pepper would be objectionable, such as in white sauces, cream soups and fish dishes. Coarse grind white pepper is the size and type of pepper preferred in Southeast Asia where it is sprinkled heavily on meats, especially beef and pork before grilling, broiling or stir-frying. European Style Peppercorns Half and half blend of Tellicherry black peppercorns and Sarawak white peppercorns. In Northern Europe, white and black pepper enjoy equal popularity. The familiar, robust black pepper flavor combined with the deep, winey, complex white pepper, is perfect ground on potato or noodle dishes. Great on pork roast and hearty beef or chicken stew with red wine and root vegetables. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #14135 $ 3.09 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.3 oz.) #14151 $ 5.19 4 oz. bag #14148 $ 4.69 8 oz. bag #14180 $ 8.39 1 lb. bag #14119 $ 15.70 Four Peppercorn Blend Mixture of Tellicherry black and Mysore green peppercorns from India, white peppercorns from Sarawak, and the rare pink peppercorns from the French island of Reunion. Adds festive color and flavor to any dish where one would use freshly ground pepper. This blend also looks nice in the clear, acrylic style peppermills. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #14430 $ 5.49 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.1 oz.) #14456 $ 9.99 2 cup jar (net 7.7 oz.) #14427 $28.90 Mignonette Pepper A classical blend of cracked Tellicherry black pepper, Muntok white pepper and coriander. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #13833 $ 3.65 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.3 oz.) #13859 $ 6.25 4 oz. bag #13846 $ 6.49 Shallot-Pepper Seasoning Bursting with the flavor of rich shallots and flavorful French tarragon. Excellent on fish, vegetables, sauteed boneless chicken breast and pork or veal cutlets. Just sprinkle on ¹/2 -1 tsp. per pound, dust with a bit of flour and sauté in a small amount of olive oil. Store in the refrigerator in the summer months to prevent clumping. Hand-mixed from: coarse salt, Tellicherry black pepper, shallots, tarragon and bay leaves. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .6 oz.) #22734 $ 3.35 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.6 oz.) #22750 $ 5.65 4 oz. bag #22747 $ 6.89 8 oz. bag #22789 $ 12.75 1 lb. bag #22718 $ 24.40 Lemon-Pepper Seasoning One of the great, classic blends. Originally it was used primarily for fish: baked, broiled, grilled or fried. It is equally good, and just as popular, on chicken. Sprinkle on 1-2 tsp. per pound, before breading, if desired. Great for turkey or duck breast, pork roast, chops or cutlets and all cuts of veal (especially stuffed, baked veal breast). It's the best spice possible for scrambled eggs and omelets, and a must for catfish. Hand-mixed from: salt, Special Extra Bold black pepper, citric acid, lemon peel, garlic and minced green onion. For salt-free lemon-pepper, see Sunny Spain. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.4 oz.) #22534 $ 3.55 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.8 oz.) #22550 $ 6.09 4 oz. bag #22547 $ 5.09 8 oz. bag #22589 $ 9.15 1 lb. bag #22518 $ 17.20 Ground White Pepper Ground, -40 mesh, Muntok Indonesian 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #46433 $ 3.19 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.4 oz.) #46459 $ 5.35 4 oz. bag #46446 $ 4.69 8 oz. bag #46488 $ 8.35 1 lb. bag #46417 $ 15.60 Coarse, 20/30 mesh, Muntok Indonesian 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #46538 $ 3.25 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.5 oz.) #46554 $ 5.45 4 oz. bag #46541 $ 4.69 8 oz. bag #46583 $ 8.35 1 lb. bag #46512 $ 15.60 Ground Black Pepper Indian Black Tellicherry. Our ground pepper is the finest in the nation. Pure premium grade peppercorns, ground often to ensure freshness. The pepper is sifted to four popular sizes, from a fine shaker grind, to large coarse chunks, suitable to meet every need. Mesh is a term that refers to the number of openings per linear inch in a sifting screen. A fine grind, such as a 30/60 mesh, would sift through a screen with 30 openings per inch, but would stay atop a smaller screen of 60 openings per inch. Fine Shaker Grind, -30 mesh 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #45731 $ 2.69 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.2 oz.) #45757 $ 4.35 4 oz. bag #45744 $ 3.35 8 oz. bag #45786 $ 5.69 1 lb. bag #45715 $ 10.30 Shaker Grind, 30/60 mesh (powdery fines sifted out) 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #45836 $ 2.79 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.1 oz.) #45852 $ 4.59 4 oz. bag #45849 $ 3.99 8 oz. bag #45881 $ 6.99 1 lb. bag #45810 $ 12.90 Coarse Grind, 20/30 mesh (popular size, not too large) 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #46033 $ 2.85 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.2 oz.) #46059 $ 4.69 4 oz. bag #46046 $ 3.99 8 oz. bag #46088 $ 6.99 1 lb. bag #46017 $ 12.90 Szechuan Peppercorns More spicy, fragrant and fresher than ever. These are not true peppercorns, but are actually an aromatic reddish berry with a black inner seed and peppery bite. A must for Asian cooking. Perfect added to chicken soup. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .4 oz.) #56531 $ 2.49 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #56557 $ 3.95 4 oz. bag #56544 $ 5.75 8 oz. bag #56586 $ 10.49 1 lb. bag #56515 $ 19.90 Szechuan Pepper Salt The easiest way to add the great flavor of Szechuan Peppercorns to any dish. The Peppercorns are roasted and ground and then mixed with flake salt. Sprinkle on duck, pork, veggies, eggs, use in soups, on salads, the possibilities are endless. Contains salt and Szechuan Peppercorns. 1⁄ 4 Cup jar (net 1.3 oz.) #22639 $ 3.75 1⁄ 2 Cup jar (net 3.0 oz.) #22655 $ 6.45 4 oz. bag #22642 $ 5.25 8 oz. bag #22684 $ 9.45 1 lb. bag #22613 $ 17.80 Cracked Black Pepper, 10/16 mesh 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #46233 $ 2.89 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.3 oz.) #46259 $ 4.79 4 oz. bag #46246 $ 3.99 8 oz. bag #46288 $ 6.99 1 lb. bag #46217 $ 12.90 The ONLY peppermills worthy of the World’s Best Peppercorns! We designed our peppermills to be fully adjustable— from shaker grind to coarse. To fill the peppermill and adjust the grind, unscrew the nut on top of the mill, lift off the wood cap, fill with peppercorns, then place the top back on. The tighter the top is screwed on, the finer the ground pepper will be. If the top is screwed halfway down, there will be a large opening in the grinding mechanism, allowing big chunks of pepper to fall through. If the top is screwed down tightly, there will be a small opening for fine pepper. Our salt shakers have larger holes in the top and are designed to be used with coarse style flake salt. Fine table salts may pour too quickly out of the top. *All peppermills come filled with Tellicherry black peppercorns and salt shakers with Kosher style flake salt. Peppermills (filled with Tellicherry black peppercorns) 6" Peppermill (Dark Finish) #91154 $ 26.29 6" Peppermill (Natural Finish) #91143 $ 26.29 8" Peppermill (Dark Finish) #91459 $ 35.75 8" Peppermill (Natural Finish) #91446 $ 35.75 available in 2 sizes and 2 finishes Salt Shakers (filled with Kosher style flake salt) 6” Peppermill and Salt Shaker shown above in Dark Finish 6" Salt Shaker (Dark Finish) #91170 $ 7.35 6" Salt Shaker (Natural Finish) #91167 $ 7.35 8" Salt Shaker (Dark Finish) #91475 $ 8.39 8" Salt Shaker (Natural Finish) #91462 $ 8.39 available in 2 sizes and 2 finishes 6” Peppermill and Salt Shaker shown above in Dark Finish Combination Sets (filled with Tellicherry black peppercorns and Kosher style flake salt) 6" Peppermill & Salt Shaker Set (Dark Finish) #91196 $ 31.55 6" Peppermill & Salt Shaker Set (Natural Finish) #91183 $ 31.55 8" Peppermill & Salt Shaker Set (Dark Finish) #91491 $ 41.99 8" Peppermill & Salt Shaker Set (Natural Finish) #91488 $ 41.99 Salt shakers have larger holes for Coarse Style flake salt Note: Local sales taxes apply. New Mill Old Mill Improved grinding mechanism Our new mills handle all peppercorns, from regular-sized Tellicherry Indian Black Peppercorns to our larger Special Extra Bold Indian Black Peppercorns. See spice Index on page 61 8” Peppermill and Salt Shaker shown in Natural Finish 1-800-741-7787 | www.penzeys.com 29 Flavor Your World Penzeys Forward! One of our best ever all-purpose seasonings. Try Forward! on steak, chicken, veggies, eggs, potatoes– you name it, Forward! adds deliciousness. And, it’s salt free! Now how cool is that? Ingredients: special extra bold black pepper, onion, paprika, garlic, turmeric, spice extractives (including oleoresin of celery, rosemary, black pepper, thyme, basil, paprika). 1/4 cup jar (net 0.9 oz.) #15932 $3.19 1/2 cup jar (net 2.3 oz.) #15958 $5.39 4 oz bag #15945 $4.99 8 oz bag #15987 $8.99 16 oz bag #15916 $16.90 Grilled Forward! Chicken Wings This easy recipe can be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd. Stand by the grill with the beverage of your choice during the grilling time and enjoy. 2-3 lbs. whole chicken wings (15 or so) 1-2 TB. FORWARD! Cut up wings into pieces, or cook whole depending on what the people you are cooking for like. You can buy pre-cut-up wings to save time, though in most places you will save money by cutting them yourself. Season wings. Feel free to grill the wings the way you like. We use hot coals that are about two deep and cook them about 15-20 minutes at medium-high heat, turning them over a couple times to brown evenly. Cover the grill to prevent flame-ups. Serve hot and crispy, enjoy. Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: about 20 minutes Serves: 8-10 as an appetizer Nutritional Information: Servings 8; Serving Size 2 wings (114g); Calories 260; Calories from fat 160; Total fat 18g; Cholesterol 55mg; Sodium 85mg; Carbohydrate 1g; Dietary Fiber 0g; Protein 21g. Forward! Rice Forward! Turkey Burgers Forward! Harvest Green Beans It only takes a few simple ingredients to make an ordinary side dish truly extraordinary. You’ll never go back to plain rice. Everyone loves burgers; they are simple and quick to make. Turkey burgers are a bit healthier, and our new FORWARD! salt-free seasoning makes the flavor even better. This is such a great vegetable side dish that it may overshadow the main dish. Tender green beans tossed with tomato bits and deliciously seasoned. 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 Cups cooked rice TB. oil/butter or drippings small onion, thinly sliced/diced tsp. FORWARD! TB. water tsp. RASPBERRY ENLIGHTENMENT tsp. soy sauce (we use low sodium) Once you have cooked the rice according to package directions (be careful not to overcook), it can be used right away, or refrigerated until needed, which makes for a quick dinner! Heat the oil, butter, or drippings over medium-high heat. Add the onion, cook until lightly browned, 4-6 minutes. Sprinkle with FORWARD!, cook, stirring, for a minute or so. Add water and RASPBERRY ENLIGHTENMENT. Stir well, add rice. Sprinkle with soy sauce. Stir gently to coat and cook until rice is heated through. Prep. time: 5 minutes plus 30 minutes rice cooking time Cooking time: 8 minutes Serves: 4 Nutritional Information: Servings 4; Serving Size 1/2 cup (130g); Calories 190; Calories from fat 70; Total fat 7g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 65mg; Carbohydrate 30g; Dietary Fiber <1g; Protein 3g. 16 1-2 4 oz. ground turkey tsp. FORWARD! crusty rolls or soft hamburger buns condiments of your choice Form the ground turkey into 4 equal patties. To keep the patties from shrinking into round, fat balls during cooking, make a circular 1⁄4” deep indentation with your thumb in the middle of each burger. Heat a heavy pan or hot grill over medium high heat, season the burgers with FORWARD! on both sides, and put the burgers in the pan/on the grill. Cook 4 minutes, then flip and cook about another 4 minutes. Turkey burgers should be cooked through, and they don’t get as brown as beef burgers. Add a slice of cheese for the final minute if desired—we usually stick with nonfat additions like pickles and onions. Prep. time: 2 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 Nutritional Information: Servings 4; Serving Size 1 burger (152g); Calories 250; Calories from fat 100; Total fat 11g; Cholesterol 90mg; Sodium 380mg; Carbohydrate 19g; Dietary Fiber 2g; Protein 24g. 1 lb. fresh green beans 3 medium garden tomatoes 1⁄4 Cup olive oil 1-2 tsp. FORWARD! Fill a large pot 2⁄3 full with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes, cook for 30 seconds, and remove with tongs to a bowl of cold water, leaving the pot of water boiling on the stove. Peel, core, and finely dice the tomatoes, squeezing out and discarding the seeds. Heat the olive oil in a medium to large skillet over low heat. Add the tomato bits. Cook for 10 minutes, which is just long enough to wash the beans, chop the stem ends off, and cook in the still-boiling water for 3-7 minutes. 7 minutes is needed for really big beans, 3-5 for smaller, more tender beans. Drain and briefly rinse the beans and then add to the pan with the tomatoes. Add FORWARD! and toss to coat. Start with 1 tsp., taste and add more as desired. The beans can be served right away, but they are even tastier if left to blend flavors with the tomato mix for 10 minutes. Toss again just before serving. Prep. time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 4-6 Nutritional Information: Servings 6; Serving Size 1/2 cup (147g); Calories 120; Calories from fat 90; Total fat 10g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 10mg; Carbohydrate 8g; Dietary Fiber 3g; Protein 2g. Dear Penzeys, My Dad loves baking!!!! He used to love going through his Penzeys One magazines, but now is happy trying recipes in the catalog. His favorites so far are the ginger cookies. He bakes for any event we need something for: road trips, grandchildren in college, holidays, and just because he wants to try something new. His most requested cookies are chocolate chip cookies, ginger cookies, and monster cookies. Here is a picture of him with his giant cookies of deliciousness. —Susan F. latest catalog. Our son is a firefighter in Superior, Wisconsin, and our daughter-in-law is a teacher in Duluth. Considering you are an owner of a large business, I was especially gratified to read your thoughts on preserving education and respecting teachers, on taxes for corporations and the wealthy, on protecting the middle class, and on workers’ rights. These are scary times, and I respect and admire you for voicing your thoughts. Thank you, Bill. All the best to you, your family, and your awesome company. —Betty G Dear Bill, My wife and I both separately commented on the accuracy and intensity of your statements regarding the importance of education, teachers and workers’ rights. You are entirely correct that the key to Wisconsin’s future is continuing to hold education in the highest regard, respecting the teachers who provide that education, hiring those smart workers and letting them use that education to build successful companies. Greetings Bill, I live in Duluth, Minnesota, and love your store in St. Paul, your spices, your catalog, etc. I wanted to sincerely thank you for the wonderful remarks you made in the two “notes” in the Thank you for your candor. We were already planning to stop at one of your stores tonight anyway, but now I feel even better about giving you some of our hard-earned dollars. Regards, Dear Penzeys Folks, I just got done telling my cousin this story and thought maybe you guys would get a kick out of it. Warning—it’s a little sappy: I started buying Penzeys spices as a single woman more than 15 years ago. A friend at work had given me a catalog, knowing how much I loved to cook. One Saturday night I went to a bar to see my favorite local band with a girl friend from work. Well, she never showed up, but I was having a good time so I stuck around. I ended up meeting this guy named Al who was also there alone to see the band. We started dating and friends were saying things like “Oh I think he’s �The One’!” (even a guy friend!)...things I just wasn’t ready to hear as I was enjoying being single! Well, after dating for some time, we were at his house cooking dinner together. I opened the cabinet and saw rows of Penzeys spices and I KNEW—I really had found a keeper. 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At Penzeys we believe the best way to spread the richness that comes to life through cooking is to show the richness that comes to life through cooking. To do this we need you. For years we have pretty much randomly cast for cooks to fill our pages. It occurred to us it might make for a better catalog if we knew a little bit more of what gets you excited about your cooking and your life. With 2011 being the year of our 25th birthday party, we would love to hear from cooks with fun birthday traditions. We would like to feature at least a couple birthday cakes in every catalog this year, but we are also looking for those special birthday meals. Making someone’s favorite meal just the way they like it makes all the difference in the world, and there is no better time than a birthday to make it happen. Our 25th birthday gives us a great opportunity to reflect on where we are coming from — and where we are going. We have so much to be grateful for, and a big part of having wonderful, talented and caring people working with us at Penzeys is the amazing educations so many received in Wisconsin’s schools. For our next catalog, our Fall issue, we’d love to hear from teachers from across the United States. Do you have a story about cooking for people important to you — and maybe a recipe to share, as well? It’d be great if it had a connection to a classroom, but we won’t lower your grade if it doesn’t. In catalogs appearing toward the holidays, we’ll be focusing on the amazing ways kindness works. How has a simple act of kindness made a difference in your life, or in the lives of those who are dear to you? We’d love to hear about it. Please share with us what happens in your kitchen. Visit penzeys. com and fill out our brief questionnaire. But beyond these ideas, what we really need for our catalog is you. As much as we can start with ideas for what a catalog can be, so often just one answer on one survey can lead us off in a whole new different and often beautiful direction. Come be a part. Please visit penzeys.com and fill out our brief questionnaire to share with us what happens in your kitchen. I appreciate it. See spice Index on page 61 Calling all Cooks! i Click here to tell us a bit about yourself. 1-800-741-7787 | www.penzeys.com 35 Avis Chmielewski I come from a family of many teachers,” says Avis Chmielewski of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “My parents, both of my grandfathers and one great-grandfather, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins have all been teachers. So, although I considered other careers, it always was clear that yes, I would be a teacher. “I attended Concordia University, Chicago as my parents and grandparents did before me. My great-grandfather, Dr. Albert H. Miller, was a founding father of the college, then called Concordia Teachers College. He believed that speaking the language well was a clear sign of education. “From the first time I stepped in front of a class as a scared student teacher, I knew I had made the right choice. Now, 37 years later, I still love what I do. “I am passionate about what I teach and love the moments when I see my students become passionate as well. “My dad was my 5th, 7th and 8th grade teacher in a small Lutheran school of which he became principal. He taught me the significance of Avis is a light hearted, fun loving person and that’s just what’s needed for an 8th grade Economics class. Country-Style Pork Chops with Black-Eyed Peas and Spinach always using the gifts God gave me to the best of my ability. To this day I am happiest excelling at whatever I choose to do, whether it’s writing a new unit for my students or creating a new dish for dinner. “My favorite subject to teach is U.S. History, helping students connect modern times to past events by discovering that people are people. The way our forefathers struggled with problems and agonized over their decisions is not all that different from how our leaders struggle today. Common folk, regardless of the era, have to figure out how best to make their way through life, doing the best they can with what they have. “When my students shed a tear as I read the Gettysburg Address or as they read aloud The Trail of Tears I know life lessons are being learned. I think that’s so much more important than dates or charts. “Teachers need the ability to think on their feet, to pay attention as they teach so that every student learns. If a lesson isn’t going well or students are struggling to understand, I have to assess right then what to change to help each child �get’ what I’m teaching. “I think I became a better teacher when I became a mom. I love teaching and I am grateful for the opportunity to share my knowledge with my students, but when I had my own children I saw from the inside-out how kids learn, and how compassion and empathy are every bit as important as the teaching itself. “Education is a treasure. It is an investment in the future of our children, our families and our country.” Pork Chops: 2 thick-cut, bone-in pork chops 2 TB. vegetable oil 1⁄4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. GRANULATED GARLIC POWDER 1⁄2 tsp. HUNGARIAN-STYLE SWEET PAPRIKA 1⁄4 tsp. PENZEYS FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER 1 tsp ONION POWDER 1⁄4 Cup flour 36 Penzeys spices | back to school –Lani Haag This hearty dinner from Avis cooks quickly and delivers a delicious combination of flavors. Wash the pork chops and pat dry. In large skillet heat the vegetable oil. Combine the salt, GARLIC POWDER, PAPRIKA, PEPPER, and ONION POWDER in shallow dish. Place the flour in another shallow dish. Dredge the pork chops first in the spice mixture, then in the flour. When the oil is hot, add the pork chops and cook 7-8 minutes per side, (longer for really thick chops), until golden brown. Black-Eyed Peas: 1 tsp. butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large fresh tomato, chopped 1 15-oz. can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed (Avis uses bacon flavored peas) 1 TB. TURKISH OREGANO 1⁄8 tsp. CAYENNE PEPPER 1⁄8-1⁄4 tsp. salt, to taste 1⁄8-1⁄4tsp. PENZEYS FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER, to taste Melt the butter in a medium skillet. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and continue cooking for 3 minutes. Add the peas, OREGANO, CAYENNE, and salt and PEPPER. Cook over low heat until heated through. Spinach: 2 tsp. butter 1 9-oz. bag flat leaf or baby spinach 1 TB. lemon juice 1⁄8-1⁄4 tsp. salt, to taste 1⁄8-1⁄4tsp. PENZEYS FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER, to taste Melt the butter in a large kettle. Add the spinach, lemon juice, salt and PEPPER and sauté over medium heat until wilted and liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. To plate: On each of two dinner plates, spoon about 1 cup of the black-eyed peas in the center. Spoon half of the spinach on top of the peas and top with one pork chop. Prep. time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes or so Serves: 2 Nutritional Information: Servings 2; Serving Size 1 chop, 1 cup peas, 1/2 cup spinach (555g); Calories 470; Calories from fat 150; Total fat 16g; Cholesterol 85mg; Sodium 930mg; Carbohydrate 52g; Dietary Fiber 15g; Protein 37g. Green Beans with Roasted Tomatoes Avis explains, “Roasting the tomatoes first brings out their sweet, bright flavor.” 1 Cup cherry tomatoes, whole or halved 1 Cup yellow plum tomatoes, sliced or chopped 8 cloves garlic, minced (1-2 tsp. PENZEYS MINCED GARLIC) 2 TB. olive oil 2 tsp. sugar 1-2 tsp. salt, divided 1⁄4 Cup butter (1⁄2 stick) 2 lbs. green beans, ends trimmed, cooked 1 minute in boiling water, rinsed and cooled 1⁄2-1 tsp. FORWARD (optional) 1⁄4-1⁄2 tsp. PENZEYS FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER 2 TB. fresh chives, chopped (or 2 tsp. dried CHIVES) Preheat oven to 425°. Line a rimmed baking pan with foil. In large zip-top bag combine the tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, sugar and 1⁄2-1 tsp. of salt. Shake to combine. Pour onto the pan and bake for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the green beans, FORWARD (if using), PEPPER and 1⁄2-1 tsp. salt and cook for about 5 minutes, until tender and heated through, stirring often. Add the tomatoes, sprinkle with chopped chives, and serve. Prep. time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes total Serves: 6-8 Nutritional Information: Servings 8; Serving Size 3/4 cup (167g); Calories 130; Calories from fat 90; Total fat 10g; Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 340mg; Carbohydrate 12g; Dietary Fiber 4g; Protein 3g. Fresh Corn and Tomato Sauté Avis advises, “Use the freshest garden ingredients for brightest flavor. Garden harvest on a plate!” 8 ears of sweet corn, kernels removed, about 4 cups 1⁄4-1⁄2 Cup butter (1⁄2-1 stick) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped, seeds removed 1 tsp. GARLIC SALT 1⁄2 tsp. PENZEYS FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER 1⁄2 Cup fresh herbs, chopped (basil, parsley, tarragon— one or a combo) 2 large perfectly ripe tomatoes, chopped Melt the butter in a skillet. Half a stick gets the job done, but the whole stick does taste great! Add the corn, onion, bell pepper, jalapeño pepper, GARLIC SALT and PEPPER and sauté over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the herbs and tomatoes. Let stand a few minutes before serving. Prep. time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 6-8 Nutritional Information: Servings 8; Serving Size 1 cup (176g); Calories 160; Calories from fat 80; Total fat 8g; Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 160mg; Carbohydrate 22g; Dietary Fiber 3g; Protein 5g. See spice Index on page 61 1-800-741-7787 | www.penzeys.com 37 Northwoods Seasoning One of our most popular seasonings. Up North Wisconsin is a great place to fish, but it’s an even better place to eat. Northwoods is a perfect seasoning for family-style fried or baked chicken and fish. For baking, sprinkle on 1-2 tsp. per pound—rub fish with a bit of oil first. Try adding Northwoods to hearty soups and stews. Hand-mixed from: coarse flake salt, paprika, black pepper, thyme, rosemary, granulated garlic and ground chipotle pepper. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #22134 $ 3.49 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.4 oz.) #22150 $ 5.99 4 oz. bag #22147 $ 5.79 8 oz. bag #22189 $ 10.59 1 lb. bag #22118 $ 20.10 Northwoods Fire Seasoning What could be better than two types of Northwoods Seasoning? Northwoods Fire has the same great flavor as the original, with the added kick of smoky ground Chipotle and hot Cayenne red pepper. A wonderful seasoning for all grilled foods—steaks, fish, chicken and chops, even grilled vegetables. Hand-mixed from: coarse flake salt, paprika, ground chipotle pepper, black pepper, cayenne red pepper, thyme, rosemary and granulated garlic. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #24033 $ 3.79 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.5 oz.) #24059 $ 6.59 4 oz. bag #24046 $ 6.49 8 oz. bag #24088 $ 11.99 1 lb. bag #24017 $ 22.90 Nutmeg Both Grenadian and East Indian ground nutmeg are easy to use and flavorful. Whole nutmeg are very large, about 80 per lb. (5-6 nutmeg per oz.), making them easier to grate by hand. Ten seconds of rubbing on a small-holed grater will yield ¹/2 tsp. of fresh, flavorful nutmeg. Grenada in the West Indies grows some of the finest nutmeg in the world. When using Grenadian nutmeg, use ²/3 of what the recipe calls for, it is very potent. Nutmeg is a must for BBQ sauce. In Europe, nutmeg is used atop most bakery and hot chocolate. Fine Ground East Indian Nutmeg 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #45636 $3.19 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.2 oz.) #45652 $ 5.35 4 oz. bag #45649 $ 4.69 8 oz. bag #45681 $ 8.35 1 lb. bag #45610 $ 15.60 Fine Ground Grenadian West Indian Nutmeg 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #48532 $ 3.49 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.4 oz.) #48558 $ 5.95 4 oz. bag #48545 $ 5.69 8 oz. bag #48587 $ 10.39 1 lb. bag #48516 $ 19.70 Whole Grenadian West Indian Nutmeg 1 oz. bulk bag #55668 $ 2.59 4 oz. bag #55642 $ 5.99 8 oz. bag #55684 $ 10.95 1 lb. bag #55613 $ 20.80 Onion Powder Onion powder adds lots of flavor, and is a convenient way to slip onions past children. White onion has sweet raw onion flavor, toasted onion has a French onion flavor. To make Onion Salt: Mix 1 TB Onion Powder with 3 TB salt. Californian White Onions, Granulated 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #47135 $ 2.69 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.4 oz.) #47151 $ 4.39 4 oz. bag #47148 $ 3.09 8 oz. bag #47180 $ 5.15 1 lb. bag #47119 $ 9.20 Californian Toasted Onions, Granulated 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #47230 $ 2.75 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.5 oz.) #47256 $ 4.45 4 oz. bag #47243 $ 3.09 8 oz. bag #47285 $ 5.15 1 lb. bag #47214 $ 9.20 Onions Dehydrated onions are great to keep on hand for those times when you've run out just when you need them the most. White onions have the flavor of a sweet onion, without the sharpness of raw onions, ideal for those who like the flavor without the bite. Toasted onions have a “French Onion” flavor, very nice for roasts. 2 TB = 1 small onion. Minced (1/8" bits) Californian White Onions 1⁄4 cup jar (net .7 oz.) #46633 $ 2.49 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.0 oz.) #46659 $ 3.95 4 oz. bag #46646 $ 2.85 8 oz. bag #46688 $ 4.69 1 lb. bag #46617 $ 8.30 Minced (1/8" bits) Californian Toasted Onions 1⁄4 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #46938 $ 2.39 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.7 oz.) #46954 $ 3.75 4 oz. bag #46941 $ 2.85 8 oz. bag #46983 $ 4.69 1 lb. bag #46912 $ 8.30 Orange Peel Orange Peel is sweeter and less expensive than lemon peel, making it the perfect addition to coffee cake, banana bread, waffle batter, cheesecake and muffins. Sprinkle on hot cereal or add to potpourri. To rehydrate: Use 3 parts water to 1 part peel, let stand 15 minutes. Substitute ¹/3 as much dry as recipe calls for. Penzeys spices | back to school For traditional Italian-American cooking, the sweet, strong flavor of Turkish oregano can’t be beat. Our travels to this area have allowed us to import some wonderful Turkish oregano, the best we've seen in years. Try some on baked chicken, pork, and fish. For a simple salad dressing or marinade, mix 1 TB. TURKISH OREGANO with 1⁄2 tsp. each black pepper and garlic, add to 1⁄2 cup olive oil and 2 TB. balsamic or red wine vinegar. Add salt to taste and a dash of honey and/or brown mustard for green or pasta salads, chicken, lamb, fish, or vegetables. MEXICAN OREGANO is strong, pungent and less sweet, great for chili. For easy GUACAMOLE, mash 2 ripe avocados with the juice of 1 lime, 1⁄2 tsp. each MEXICAN OREGANO, cumin, garlic, salt, and a dash of cayenne. Broken Leaf Turkish Oregano 1⁄4 cup jar (net .2 oz.) #31730 $ 1.59 1⁄2 cup jar (net .5 oz.) #31756 $ 3.25 1 oz. bag #31769 $ 2.59 4 oz. bag #31743 $ 5.89 8 oz. bag #31785 $ 10.75 Broken Leaf Mexican Oregano 1⁄4 cup jar (net .2 oz.) #31835 $ 1.49 1⁄2 cup jar (net .4 oz.) #31851 $ 3.09 1 oz. bag #31864 $ 2.59 4 oz. bag #31848 $ 5.89 8 oz. bag #31880 $ 10.75 Ozark Seasoning A classic Southern blend of black pepper and herbs. What could be better than the flavor of fried chicken without the fat? Sprinkle Ozark Seasoning on chicken, fish or chops, bake or saute for mouth-watering flavor and a healthy meal. Use about 1 tsp. of Ozark on each chicken breast, pork chops or fish fillets. Sprinkle on green beans - almost as good as the meat. Another great use for Ozark Seasoning is in scrambled eggs. Hand-mixed from: salt, Tellicherry black pepper, spices and herbs, granulated garlic, and paprika. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.4 oz.) #24138 $ 4.79 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 3.5 oz.) #24154 $ 8.55 4 oz. bag #24141 $ 6.89 8 oz. bag #24183 $ 12.75 1 lb. bag #24112 $ 24.40 1⁄4 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #47430 $ 2.89 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.9 oz.) #47456 $ 4.79 1 cup jar (net 3.8 oz.) #47472 $ 8.55 2 cup jar (net 7.7 oz.) #47427 $ 16.99 Old World Seasoning Old World Seasoning is a popular, lower salt, all-purpose blend. Sprinkle on chicken, beef and fish before baking, 1-2 tsp. per pound. Perfect for sauteed vegetables—from zucchini to pea pods. Hand-mixed from: paprika, salt, sugar, celery, garlic, onion, black pepper, parsley, dill seed, caraway, turmeric, dill weed, bay leaf, marjoram, thyme, savory, basil and rosemary. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #22334 $ 3.25 1⁄2 cup jar (net 2.5 oz.) #22350 $ 5.45 4 oz. bag #22347 $ 4.69 8 oz. bag #22389 $ 8.39 1 lb. bag #22318 $15.70 38 Oregano Shrimp and Chicken Jambalaya Jen Wszalek (story on page 27) shares, “Chris and I honeymooned in New Orleans, where we ate our way through the city. Bringing those flavors home is one way to remember the spirit of the city, and our honeymoon.” Paprika Hungarian-Style Sweet Paprika is a traditional spice with delicious flavor and vibrant color—one of the best spices from Gram’s kitchen. Just a sprinkle adds a flavorful and colorful touch to meat, fish and poultry— not to mention goulash. Hungarian-Style Sweet Paprika is the best in the world, as Hungary has the sunshine needed for sweet, rich flavor, and the knowledgeable farmers to nurture the crop from planting to harvest. Hungarian-Style Sweet Kulonleges Paprika 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #47535 $ 3.19 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.4 oz.) #47551 $ 5.35 4 oz. bag #47548 $ 4.69 8 oz. bag #47580 $ 8.35 1 lb. bag #47519 $ 15.60 Hungarian-Style Half-Sharp Paprika More of a bite than sweet paprika—use it sparingly or combined with Sweet Paprika 1⁄4 cup jar (net 0.9 oz.) #47630 $ 3.25 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.5 oz.) #47656 $ 5.45 4 oz. bag #47643 $ 4.69 8 oz. bag #47685 $ 8.35 1 lb. bag #47614 $ 15.60 Californian-Style Sweet Paprika Californian paprika is deep red, mild and sweet, nice for chicken but browns with long cooking 1⁄4 cup jar (net .9 oz.) #47830 $ 3.09 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.4 oz.) #47856 $ 5.15 4 oz. bag #47843 $ 4.35 8 oz. bag #47885 $ 7.69 1 lb. bag #47814 $ 14.30 Smoked Spanish-Style Paprika Rich, colorful Spanish-Style Paprika, naturally smoked over traditional oak fires. Awesome flavor and perfect color, good on just about everything. Sprinkle on chicken and fish before cooking, add to sauces, soups and salad dressings. Try some today. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #48037 $ 3.25 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.4 oz.) #48053 $ 5.49 4 oz. bag #48040 $ 4.99 8 oz. bag #48082 $ 8.99 1 lb. bag #48011 $ 16.90 See spice Index on page 61 Parisien Bonnes Herbes A fragrant all-purpose herbal blend from one of the cooking capitals of the world. Hand-mixed from: chives, dill weed, French basil, French tarragon, chervil and white pepper. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .2 oz.) #14535 $ 1.59 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .3 oz.) #14551 $ 3.25 1 oz. bag #14564 $ 3.99 Parsley Parsley is America’s favorite herb. Sweet and rich, it brings out the flavor of other spices and herbs, and is perfect in soups and on baked chicken or fish. Parsley flakes are light;1 oz. equals almost 2 cups. 1⁄4 cup jar (net .1 oz.) #31930 $ 1.39 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .2 oz.) #31956 $ 2.85 1 oz. bag #31969 $ 2.85 4 oz. bag #31943 $ 6.59 8 oz. bag #31985 $ 12.19 Pasta Sprinkle Pasta Sprinkle is the perfect all-purpose combination of herbs, wonderful sprinkled on chicken or fish before baking, on steamed or sauteed vegetables, and on pasta as a side dish. Toss warm, freshly cooked pasta with a bit of butter, olive oil, or meat drippings; ¹/2 tsp. Pasta Sprinkle per serving; and a splash of balsamic or red wine vinegar. For spaghetti, lasagna, or pizza, add Pasta Sprinkle to the tomato sauce, 1-2 tsp. per quart. Hand-mixed from: California basil, Turkish oregano, French thyme, and minced garlic. 1⁄4 cup jar (net .2 oz.) #14630 $ 1.79 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .6 oz.) #14656 $ 3.65 1 oz. bag #14669 $ 3.19 4 oz. bag #14643 $ 7.45 8 oz. bag #14685 $ 13.85 3 TB. oil 11⁄2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed 1-2 tsp. salt, to taste 1⁄2-1tsp. PENZEYS FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER, to taste 1 lb. andouille sausage, sliced into 1⁄2-inch thick coins 2 Cups minced yellow onion (2 medium onions) 2 Cups diced green bell pepper (2 medium peppers) 11⁄2 Cups diced celery 2 tsp. PENZEYS MINCED GARLIC 2 TB. HUNGARIAN-STYLE SWEET PAPRIKA 1⁄4 tsp. CAYENNE PEPPER 1⁄4 tsp. GROUND WHITE PEPPER 2 Cups chopped plum tomatoes, peeled and seeded, juice reserved (or 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes) 3 Cups chicken broth (or 3 Cups water mixed with 11⁄2 tsp. CHICKEN SOUP BASE) 1 WHOLE BAY LEAF 1-2 tsp. BASIL 1-2 tsp. THYME 1 tsp. hot sauce (Jen uses Tabasco sauce) 30 shrimp, 21-25 count, peeled and deveined (bigger work better) 4 Cups cooked short-grain rice In a large Dutch oven or stock pot, heat the oil over high heat until it shimmers. Season the chicken with salt and PEPPER and add to the pot. Cook until nicely browned, about 8 minutes. Remove to a warm plate. Add the sausage to the pot and cook until evenly browned, about 6 minutes. Remove to the warm plate. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, PAPRIKA, CAYENNE and WHITE PEPPER to the pot and cook over medium-low heat, stirring until the vegetables start to soften and release their juices, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juices and simmer briefly. Add the chicken broth and BAY LEAF. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Return the chicken and sausage to the pot along with any accumulated juices. Add the BASIL, THYME and Tabasco and return to a simmer over low heat until flavorful, about 10 minutes. Add the shrimp and simmer until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the cooked rice, mix well and serve. Prep. time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 60 minutes Serves: 6-8 Nutritional Information: Servings 8; Serving Size 2 cups (470g); Calories 450; Calories from fat 160; Total fat 18g; Cholesterol 115mg; Sodium 1150mg; Carbohydrate 38g; Dietary Fiber 3g; Protein 34g. 1-800-741-7787 | www.penzeys.com 39 Peter, right, joins Dr. Jeanette Mitchell and Dr. Marshall Goldsmith at a national leadership function in New York City. Below: At home Peter celebrates a birthday with friends and family, including grandson James Sortino. Peter Holbrook I believe if people have an opportunity and access to education conversation? I could only hope that if they can really have the tools to we stayed curious and hungry enough unlock the doors that will help them we could be fed for a lifetime, in both achieve the results they want,” says a literal and figural sense. Peter Holbrook, director of the “Sharing food is a very important leadership center at Cardinal Stritch strand that has followed me through University in Milwaukee. my life. My grandparents during the “At Stritch we have created a Depression had a farm along the mission and purpose to build a railroad lines, and the hobos found it pipeline of was a great place to stop. courageous If my grandfather was leaders for in the fields they were It is a very intimate act greater able to sit on the porch of love preparing food for Milwaukee another individual, providing and be fed, and if my and the grandfather happened for the nourishment of their region. to be there they could body and soul. Leadership come inside for a meal. is about influence – influencing That whole strand has followed others toward achieving a shared members of my family through all of purpose or goal. Leadership happens our lives. through conversation and being in “Eating together allows rich relationships. And the best way to be conversations to happen. It’s probably in relationships is by breaking bread one of the most intimate things that with one another, sharing a meal and you can do. In our house the most learning what makes each of us tick. important meal of the day comes in “What would happen if we got the evening when we have that time our leaders and followers around together for those conversations. the dinner table for a meal and “Growing up I didn’t necessarily “ ” 40 Penzeys spices | back to school think of my parents as role models, but now that I look back I realize what they taught me, not so much in words of wisdom but in actions. So that whole idea of hospitality and entertaining, and that love of cooking, is very important. “My love of cooking and entertaining comes from my mother Ethel and her sisters, especially my Aunt Ruth. They grew up with an appreciation for dining and what it meant to have family and friends around the table for a meal. Sunday dinners were always special. It was all about hospitality and making room for people who did not have family to share a meal with. “What I remember most is coming home from church to the welcome smell of dinner cooking in the oven. We would gather in the living room prior to eating to read the paper and talk with guests as my mother would finish preparing our meal. The table was always set with my mother’s best china and silverware. It was special because it was always prepared with love and happiness. “I think my mother was most happy cooking and baking, it’s what she excelled at. But more importantly she taught us the power of conversation over food – how to be in relationships and value family and friends through the act of dining with one another. It is why I love to entertain today. It is a very intimate act of love preparing food for another individual, providing for the nourishment of their body and soul.” –Jim Smith Beef Tenderloin with Blue Cheese Sauce Grilled Vegetables Simple to prepare, yet completely delicious. Perfect for guests but fast enough for a busy weeknight. Enjoy the wonderful fresh veggies of the season with this incredible side dish from Peter. It pairs well with his Beef Tenderloin. 1 31⁄2-4-lb. beef tenderloin, trimmed 2 TB. extra virgin olive oil 1-2 tsp. SEASONED SALT, 4/S or FORWARD 1-2 tsp. PENZEYS FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER 1⁄4-1 tsp. GRANULATED GARLIC POWDER Blue Cheese Sauce: 4 oz. blue cheese, crumbled 1⁄2 Cup mayonnaise 1⁄2 Cup sour cream (or use all of one or the other if you prefer) 1TB. freshly grated lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon) or 1 tsp. MINCED LEMON PEEL rehydrated in 1 TB. water 1⁄8-1⁄4 tsp. salt (to taste) 1⁄8-1⁄4 tsp. PENZEYS FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER (to taste) Preheat your grill for high heat grilling. Wash the tenderloin and pat dry. Liberally coat with olive oil. Season with the SEASONED SALT (or 4/S or FORWARD), PEPPER and GARLIC. Grill for 20 minutes on high heat and then check with a meat thermometer. When the temperature reaches 125° in a couple places it is medium-rare. Remove from the grill and let rest for 10-20 minutes. While the meat rests, combine the blue cheese, mayonnaise and/or sour cream, lemon zest, salt and PEPPER in a bowl and mash to combine. Slice the beef and serve with the sauce on the side. Prep. time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 20-25 minutes Serves: 10-12 1 pt. cherry tomatoes 1 large Vidalia or sweet onion, peeled and sliced into 1⁄2-inch rings 1 medium-large zucchini (about 1⁄2 lb.), trimmed and cut lengthwise into 1⁄2-inch slices 1 medium-large yellow squash (about 1⁄2 lb.), trimmed and cut lengthwise into 1⁄2-inch slices 2-3 TB. extra virgin olive oil 1⁄4-1⁄2 tsp. KOSHER FLAKE SALT, to taste 1⁄4-1⁄2 tsp. PENZEYS FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER, to taste 1⁄2 Cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese Combine all of the vegetables in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, SALT and PEPPER and toss to coat. Place the vegetables in a grilling basket. Grill for 20-30 minutes (turn after 10 minutes) or until the vegetables are cooked to the desired tenderness. Place on a serving platter, sprinkle with cheese and serve. Prep. time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20-30 minutes Serves: 8-10 Nutritional Information: Servings 10; Serving Size 3/4 cup (113g); Calories 60; Calories from fat 30; Total fat 3.5g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 65mg; Carbohydrate 5g; Dietary Fiber 1g; Protein 2g. Nutritional Information: Servings 12; Serving Size 2 slices beef with 1 oz. sauce (154g); Calories 310; Calories from fat 180; Total fat 20g; Cholesterol 95mg; Sodium 390mg; Carbohydrate 1g; Dietary Fiber 0g; Protein 30g. 1-800-741-7787 | www.penzeys.com 41 Pickling Spice Poppy Seed 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .6 oz.) #14735 $ 2.59 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.0 oz.) #14751 $ 4.19 4 oz. bag #14748 $ 3.35 Whole Blue Dutch A-1 Poppy Seed A high-quality blend for all pickling and canning. Hand-mixed from: yellow and brown mustard seeds, allspice, cinnamon, bay leaves, dill seed, cloves, ginger, black peppercorns, star anise, coriander, juniper, mace, cardamom, crushed red pepper. Pizza Seasoning Pizza Seasoning is one of our favorites, both for adding spicy Italian flavor to bland frozen pizzas and for boosting the flavor of low-fat dishes, such as making Italian-style sausage with ground turkey. Pizza Seasoning also gives an almost meaty flavor to plain old tomato sauce, as the fennel seed makes it taste like you’ve added Italian sausage without the fat. Mix 1 TB. Pizza Seasoning in 1-2 cups tomato sauce, brush on pizza crust or pita bread and sprinkle with cheese and toppings as desired. For sausage, use 1 TB. per lb. Hand-mixed from: salt, fennel seed, oregano, sugar, garlic, black pepper, basil, onion, red pepper. Sweet blue poppy seeds are used in baking, on breads, rolls, muffins, and cake. Also great for fruit salad dressing. Poppy seeds have a high, flavorful oil content. Refrigerate or freeze during summer months. White poppy seeds are used in Indian cooking adding thickness, texture, and flavor to long cooking sauces. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #57538 $ 2.65 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.6 oz.) #57554 $ 4.29 4 oz. bag #57541 $ 2.75 8 oz. bag #57583 $ 4.49 1 lb. bag #57512 $ 7.90 Whole White Indian Poppy Seed 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #57433 $ 2.65 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.6 oz.) #57459 $ 4.29 4 oz. bag #57446 $ 2.75 8 oz. bag #57488 $ 4.49 1 lb. bag #57417 $ 7.90 Pork Chop Seasoning Pork Chop Seasoning has a wonderful smoky flavor—it’s the best darn blend for pork—from chops to roasts, baked, broiled or grilled. Start with 1 tsp. per pound, shake on before cooking. Also great for turkey. For smoky ribs, rub on heavy, up to 2 tsp. per pound. For a tasty tofu sandwich, slice tofu, sprinkle heavily with seasoning on both sides, and cook until golden in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat for a taste like bacon. Hand-mixed from: salt, garlic, white pepper, onion, ginger, and natural hickory smoke flavor. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.6 oz.) #23331 $ 4.35 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 3.3 oz.) #23357 $ 7.65 4 oz. bag #23344 $ 6.19 8 oz. bag #23386 $ 11.39 1 lb. bag #23315 $ 21.70 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #23236 $ 3.25 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.5 oz.) #23252 $ 5.45 4 oz. bag #23249 $ 4.69 8 oz. bag #23281 $ 8.39 1 lb. bag #23210 $ 15.70 Corn Salsa This garden fresh salsa from Meredith is bright, crisp and flavorful. To read Meredith’s story, turn to page 7. 3 large ears of corn 1 large onion, chopped 2 peppers of your choice (bell peppers or hot peppers), chopped 1 garden tomato, chopped 1⁄3-1⁄2 Cup lime juice 3⁄4 tsp. GROUND CUMIN 1⁄4 tsp. CINNAMON 1⁄2 tsp. GROUND BLACK PEPPER 1 small cucumber, chopped (optional) 1 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed (optional) Shuck the corn and remove the corn from the cobs (a tip from Meredith: place the tip of the corn cob in the opening of a fluted cake pan and cut the corn into the pan for easy clean up). In a large bowl, combine the corn, onion, peppers, tomato, lime juice and SPICES. Mix well. If you’d like, add the cucumber and/or black beans and mix again. When Meredith uses black beans in this recipe she adds an extra pinch of CINNAMON to the beans before she mixes them with the rest of the ingredients. The salsa can be served raw or cooked, which mellows the flavor. To cook, heat the salsa in a skillet over medium heat. Bring to a boil, remove from the heat and let cool. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Prep. time: 15 minutes Cooking time: none or 10 minutes Yield: about 7 cups Nutritional Information: Servings 7; Serving Size 1 cup (188g); Calories 80; Calories from fat 10; Total fat 1g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 105mg; Carbohydrate 19g; Dietary Fiber 4g; Protein 4g. Poultry Seasoning A traditional poultry rub and stuffing seasoning, a sage-rich Southern blend. For mouth-watering stuffing, just mix in ¹/2 tsp. of Poultry Seasoning for each 4 cups of dressing. Poultry Seasoning is also nice rubbed on chicken, turkey, and pork. Hand-mixed from: sage, white pepper, bell peppers, lemon peel, savory, rosemary,dill weed, allspice, thyme, marjoram, ginger. 1⁄4 cup jar (net .6 oz.) #15037 $ 2.75 1⁄2 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #15053 $ 4.45 4 oz. bag #15040 $ 6.49 8 oz. bag #15082 $ 11.99 1 lb. bag #15011 $ 22.90 Pumpkin Pie Spice A sweet and spicy addition to all kinds of baked goods. Use 2-3 tsp. in a 9 inch pie, but don’t stop there. An all-purpose baking spice, perfect for banana bread, carrot cake, muffins, coffee cake, use ¹/2 tsp. per cup batter. Hand-mixed from: China cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, mace, cloves. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #15132 $ 3.39 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.0 oz.) #15158 $ 5.75 4 oz. bag #15145 $ 6.49 8 oz. bag #15187 $ 11.99 1 lb. bag #15116 $ 22.90 Rosemary Rosemary is the perfect herb for seasoning pork and lamb, from chops to roasts. Try rosemary on chicken and fish with garlic, pepper and salt. Rosemary is often used with oregano in Italian dishes. If you are cooking for children, the powdered rosemary is nice. Whole Spanish Rosemary Leaves The size and shape of Christmas tree needles Grey Sea Salt From France Back by popular demand. We discontinued this one for a while, but it made people sad. We don’t want to make people sad; we want them to be happy. Has an aroma that some call nice and flowery. Use small amounts towards the end of cooking for fish and seafood. Also nice in fresh baked breads served with unsalted butter. Coarse Grind 4 oz. bag #96641 $ 3.25 1 lb. bag #96612 $ 10.85 Fine Grind 4 oz. bag #96746 $ 3.55 1 lb. bag #96717 $ 12.09 Kosher-Style Flake Salt If you only buy one salt this year make it this one. Kosher Flake salt has a long history and a great taste. The special shape of the flakes gives this salt the maximum of salt flavor with the minimum of salt used. 1 lb. bag #96025 $ 1.65 Sandwich Sprinkle This blend was created for making homemade croutons, but along the way it has become the lunchtime favorite in the Penzeys breakroom for all types of sandwiches, from crusty subs to tuna salad. Just shake on, or mix 1 TB. with 1 TB. water, add to ¹/4 cup vinegar and ¹/3 cup oil, shake, and drizzle on your favorite sandwich. To make homemade croutons (great for using up odds and ends of leftover bread): for each 2 cups of cubed bread (4 regular slices), use 1 TB. seasoning. Traditional and very flavorful when sautéed in 1-2 TB. butter or olive oil (toss over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown). For crispy, low-fat croutons, coat lightly with a vegetable oil spray, season and bake at 375˚ until brown (8-15 minutes), turning twice while cooking. Hand-mixed from: coarse salt, garlic, black pepper, basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and marjoram. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #27539 $ 3.25 1⁄2 cup jar (net 2.5 oz.) #27555 $ 5.45 4 oz. bag #27542 $ 4.69 8 oz. bag #27584 $ 8.39 1 lb. bag #27513 $ 15.70 Pacific Sea Salt Pacific Sea Salt is bright white and produced domestically. The extra coarse is suitable for grinding in salt mills, the coarse sea salt will shake out of our standard jar and the fine variety will work nicely in a home salt shaker. Extra Coarse Grind, 10/30 mesh 1 lb. bag #96117 $ 2.45 Coarse Grind, 30/60 1 lb. bag #96212 $ 2.19 Fine Grind, 40 mesh 1 lb. bag #96317 $ 2.45 1⁄4 cup jar (net .3 oz.) #33039 $ 1.59 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #33055 $3.29 1 oz. bag #33068 $ 1.79 4 oz. bag #33042 $ 3.95 8 oz. bag #33084 $ 6.89 Cracked, 10/18 mesh, Spanish Rosemary Leaves Cracked bits, small enough to sneak past most children 1⁄4 cup jar (net .5 oz.) #33134 $ 1.89 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #33150 $ 3.85 1 oz. bag #33163 $ 1.99 4 oz. bag #33147 $ 4.49 8 oz. bag #33189 $ 7.95 Powdered, -40 mesh, Spanish Rosemary Leaves Easy to use, but doesn't stay fresh very long 1⁄4 cup jar (net .4 oz.) #33239 $ 2.49 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #33255 $ 3.95 4 oz. bag #33242 $ 4.35 8 oz. bag #33284 $ 7.69 1 lb. bag #33213 $ 14.30 Sage Sage is a must for stuffing. The flavor of sage is also perfect for simple baked chicken or pork, just sprinkle with lemon juice or salt, sage, and black pepper. Whole Leaf Albanian Prime Sage Long, thin silvery-gray leaves 1⁄4 cup jar (net .2 oz.) #33334 $ 1.49 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .5 oz.) #33350 $ 2.99 1 oz. bag #33363 $ 1.89 4 oz. bag #33347 $ 4.25 8 oz. bag #33389 $ 7.49 Rubbed Albanian Prime Sage Fluffy, coarse gray-green powder 1⁄4 cup jar (net .4 oz.) #33439 $ 1.89 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #33455 $ 3.85 1 oz. bag #33468 $ 2.85 4 oz. bag #33442 $ 6.59 8 oz. bag #33484 $ 12.19 Raspberry Enlightenment Our Creative Cook has been working for a while now to come up with something to use in rotation with balsamic vinegar to add tartness, sweetness and that dash of flavor that so many of today’s quick-cooked meals want. Raspberry Enlightenment helps. Don’t think of it as a way to make things taste like raspberry; think of it as a background flavor that makes everything taste better, especially vegetables, pasta, salads and quickly-cooked meats. Give it a try. It is designed to help you explore your own creativity. Ingredients: raspberries, sugar, water, tapioca starch, spices, citric acid. 1 cup jar (net 9.5 oz) #97185 $ 6.95 1-800-741-7787 | www.penzeys.com 43 Buttermilk Ranch Ranch style salad dressing is lower in fat than most, as it uses buttermilk for flavor and body. Also excellent for fresh vegetable dip, or sprinkled on baked chicken or fish, 1-2 tsp. per lb. To make 1 cup dressing, mix 1 TB. seasoning in 1 TB. water, let stand five minutes, then whisk with ¹/2 cup buttermilk and ¹/2 cup mayonnaise. For a lower calorie version use low-fat mayonnaise, or up the proportion of buttermilk, which will make the dressing thinner, but equally tasty. Ranch dressing should be refrigerated, check the freshness date on the buttermilk carton, and write it on the dressing bottle. Hand-mixed from: salt, bell peppers, garlic, onion, sugar, black pepper, parsley, thyme and basil. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #26037 $ 3.35 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.5 oz.) #26053 $ 5.69 4 oz. bag #26040 $ 5.09 8 oz. bag #26082 $ 9.15 1 lb. bag #26011 $ 17.20 Country French Vinaigrette Making your own salad dressing is easy and inexpensive, and the finished product is far better than those sold at the supermarket. Each dressing can be tailored to your individual tastes and the fat and calorie content are yours to control. Feel free to experiment—make the Italian dressing as a vinaigrette or a creamy style, add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard or a handful of chopped chives, whatever you’d like. These dressings are also great for fresh vegetable or chip dip or as flavorful sandwich spreads; just use the creamy styles, such as Buttermilk Ranch, Creamy Peppercorn or Green Goddess. All of the dressings are delicious on pasta or potato salad and make nice marinades for chicken or fish. Dressings can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator—so they can be ready when your salad is, without having to be mixed each time. A variation of classic French Vinegar and Oil dressing, but lighter, perfect for today's salads. Filled with flavorful French herbs, not too tart, lightly thickened by crushed brown mustard. Basic recipe for 1 cup dressing: Mix 1-2 TB. seasoning in 2 TB. water, let stand 5 minutes. Whisk in ¹/3 cup red wine vinegar and ¹/2 cup olive oil, refrigerate. Hand-mixed from: sugar, brown mustard, salt, garlic, black pepper, lemon, onion, French tarragon, white pepper, chives, thyme and cracked rosemary. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.3 oz.) #26132 $ 3.45 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.6 oz.) #26158 $ 5.85 4 oz. bag #26145 $ 5.09 8 oz. bag #26187 $ 9.15 1 lb. bag #26116 $ 17.20 Creamy Peppercorn This robust, pepper and herb dressing will enhance the heartiest salad. Also great spread on turkey or roast beef sandwiches, or as a dip for fresh garden vegetables. Mix 1 TB. seasoning with 2 TB. water, let stand 5 minutes, then whisk with ¹/2 cup sour cream and ¹/2 cup mayonnaise. Thin with a few tablespoons of vinegar or water. Reduced fat mayo or sour cream can be used, and yogurt works well as a replacement for sour cream. Hand‑mixed from: Tellicherry cracked black pepper, coarse salt, sugar, garlic, thyme and parsley. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #26237 $ 3.35 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.5 oz.) #26253 $ 5.69 4 oz. bag #26240 $ 5.09 8 oz. bag #26282 $ 9.15 1 lb. bag #26211 $ 17.20 Greek Seasoning A traditional blend of lemon, garlic and oregano. Mix 2 TB. seasoning with 2 TB. water, let stand 5 min. Add 1⁄4 cup olive oil, 1⁄4 cup salad oil, 1⁄3 cup red wine vinegar (or 1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar and 2 TB. water), plus 1 tsp. sugar if desired. Use to dress vegetable salads, chicken and pasta salads, or a plain lettuce salad. For gyros, mix 1 TB. in 1 TB. water. Let stand 5 min., add 1 TB. olive oil and 1 TB. lemon juice. Combine with 1 lb. cubed lamb (traditional), pork or chicken, refrigerate 2 hours. Broil until browned. Mix 2-3 tsp. with 1 cup yogurt and 2 TB. cucumber for gyro sauce. Also great on grilled, baked or fried fish or chicken, rub on 1 tsp. per lb. Hand-mixed from: coarse salt,  Turkish oregano, garlic, lemon, black pepper, marjoram. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #21937 $ 3.25 1⁄2 cup jar (net 2.3 oz.) #21953 $ 5.45 4 oz. bag #21940 $ 5.09 8 oz. bag #21982 $ 9.15 1 lb. bag #21911 $ 17.20 44 Penzeys spices | back to school Green Goddess Salt-free. An old-fashioned, classical style salad dressing, somewhat like a mild, sweet, herb-filled creamy Italian, heavy on the basil and dill. This base is not only nice for green salads, it is great for fresh vegetable dip or as a light, refreshing alternative to tartar sauce on baked or fried fish. This base is very good without salt, but salt can be added to taste (try ¹/2 tsp. per cup), or a squeeze of lemon juice could be added in place of salt. To make one cup of dressing, mix 1 rounded TB. GREEN GODDESS in 2 TB. water, let stand 5 minutes. Whisk with 2⁄3 - 3⁄4 cup regular or low-fat mayonnaise and 1 TB. vinegar. This dressing will be thick (nice for dip), thin with 1-2 TB. water if desired. Store in the refrigerator. Hand-mixed from: green onion, sugar, basil, celery flakes, minced garlic and dill weed. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 0.7 oz.) #16434 $ 2.79 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.4 oz.) #16450 $ 4.55 4 oz. bag #16447 $ 5.79 8 oz. bag #16489 $ 10.59 1 lb. bag #16418 $ 20.10 Italian Vinegar and Oil Our most popular salad seasoning. To make 1 cup, a standard dressing bottle full, mix 1 TB. seasoning in 1 TB. water, let stand 5 minutes, then whisk well with ²/3 cup vegetable oil and ¹/3 cup vinegar. To reduce the calories, use ²/3 cup of a mild vinegar, such as rice vinegar, and ¹/3 cup oil. For creamy Italian dressing, mix 2 TB. seasoning with 2 TB. water, let stand 5 minutes, then whisk with ¹/2 cup sour cream or yogurt and ¹/2 cup mayonnaise, thin with 1-2 TB. of vinegar. To create a salt-free Italian dressing, see Italian Herb Mix. Hand-mixed from: sugar, salt, garlic, onion, red bell pepper, oregano, basil, marjoram, rosemary, thyme. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.5 oz.) #26532 $ 3.59 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 3.1 oz.) #26558 $ 6.15 4 oz. bag #26545 $ 4.69 8 oz. bag #26587 $ 8.39 1 lb. bag #26516 $ 15.70 Salsa Salad Seasoning A spicy, Mexican style blend for coating fresh salsa, black bean or green salads. Traditional and best mixed with freshly squeezed lime juice and corn oil. Blend 1-2 TB. in 2 TB. water, let stand 5 minutes. Mix with ¹/2 cup corn oil and 1⁄3 cup fresh lime juice (3 medium limes). Whisk briskly and refrigerate. Perfect poured over harvest tomatoes tossed with red onions and goat cheese. Hand-mixed from: sugar, ancho chili pepper, flake salt, garlic, onion, cumin, black pepper, cayenne, cilantro, Mexican oregano, chives, bay leaf and chipotle pepper. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #26637 $ 3.25 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.5 oz.) #26653 $ 5.45 4 oz. bag #26640 $ 4.69 8 oz. bag #26682 $ 8.39 1 lb. bag #26611 $ 15.70 Grilled Tuna Salad This is a wonderful and filling meal, and the tuna and veggies cook in a flash. For another recipe from Pam Fairchild, and to read her story, turn to page 60. 2 tuna steaks, 4-6 oz. each 4 tsp. olive oil, divided 2 tsp. NORTHWOODS SEASONING 10 small red potatoes, scrubbed and quartered 8 oz. fresh green beans, ends trimmed and halved crosswise 1⁄4 tsp. GROUND BLACK PEPPER 1⁄4 tsp. GRANULATED GARLIC POWDER 1⁄8 tsp. salt 2 small heads butter lettuce or a mix of butter and Romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces 2-3 small ripe tomatoes, cut into eighths French Salad Dressing: 1 Cup salad oil 1⁄4 Cup cider vinegar 1⁄3 Cup ketchup 1 small onion, minced 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce Heat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the potatoes and green beans in a grill pan, basket or a foil pan lightly coated with non-stick cooking spray. Brush lightly with the remaining olive oil. Sprinkle with PEPPER, GARLIC and salt. Grill the vegetables until tender, about 10-12 minutes. The tuna can grill at the same time. It should take about 3-4 minutes per side. While the tuna and veggies cook, divide the lettuce between two plates and prepare the dressing by combining all of the ingredients and mixing well. When the tuna and veggies are done, divide between the plates, slicing the tuna if desired. Top with tomatoes and serve with the dressing on the side. Prep. time: 15 minutes plus 1 hour marinating time Cooking time: 12 minutes Serves: 2 (although you will have a lot of dressing left over) “I can spend all day in the kitchen baking or cooking and it’s just fun. Then I share all of the goodies. It brings smiles which is always a good thing.” Nutritional Information: Servings 2; Serving Size (479g); Calories 400; Calories from fat 140; Total fat 16g; Cholesterol 25mg; Sodium 500mg; Carbohydrate 47g; Dietary Fiber 7g; Protein 20g. Brush the tuna steaks with olive oil, about 1 tsp. per steak. Sprinkle with NORTHWOODS SEASONING and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. See spice Index on page 61 1-800-741-7787 | www.penzeys.com 45 Beef Soup Base and Seasoning For rich beef stock use ¹/2 - 3/4 tsp. Beef Base for each cup (8 oz.) hot water. This is equivalent to 1 bouillon cube, though Beef Base has more flavor and less salt. Plain beef broth is wonderful when you’re under the weather, or add noodles or vegetables for a quick lunch. To “beef up” the flavor of soup, stew or gravy, add 2-3 tsp. Beef Base. For 2 quarts of soup or stew, add 2-3 tsp. Beef Base. For gravy, add 1 tsp. Beef Base to 2-3 TB. beef drippings to enhance the flavor of 2 cups gravy. (net 8.0 oz.) #90186 $ 8.85 Chicken Soup Base and Seasoning For rich chicken stock use ¹/2 - 3/4 tsp. Chicken Base for each cup (8 oz.) hot water. This is equivalent to 1 bouillon cube, though Chicken Base has more flavor and less salt. Plain broth is great when you’re on a diet, or add noodles and vegetables for a quick lunch. When making rice, add 1 tsp. Chicken Base to the water for rich flavor. Chicken base is used to fortify the flavor of soup, stew or gravy. For 2 quarts of soup or stew, add 2-3 tsp. Chicken Base. For gravy, add 1 tsp. Chicken Base to 2-3 TB. chicken drippings to enhance the flavor of 2 cups gravy. (net 8.0 oz.) #90281 $ 8.85 Ham Soup Base and Seasoning Our soup bases are great for broth, soup or gravy, but they also make great seasonings. Try a little in rice, vegetables and casseroles—wherever you need a bit of extra flavor. Refrigeration is recommended, but not necessary. Ham Base is traditionally used to add rich, smoky ham flavor to split pea or bean soup. For 2 quarts soup or stew made with a ham bone, add 1 TB. Ham Base. For soup without ham, use ¹/2 - 3/4 tsp. Ham Base per cup (8 oz.) water. For ham gravy, add 1 tsp. Ham Base to 2-3 TB. drippings from baked ham to enhance the flavor of 2 cups gravy. Ham Base gives a flavorful boost to plain vegetables or rice, just add a bit to the cooking water. (net 8.0 oz.) #90586 $ 8.85 Pork Soup Base and Seasoning For rich roast pork flavored stock, use ¹/2 - 3/4 tsp. Pork Base for each cup (8 oz.) hot water. This is equivalent to 1 bouillon cube, though Pork Soup Base has more flavor and less salt. Try making pork noodle soup for a nice change of pace, just use pork instead of chicken or beef, and add 1 TB. Pork Soup Base to 2 quarts soup to enhance the flavor. For truly great gravy, add 1 tsp. Pork Base to 2-3 TB. drippings from pork roast or pork chops for 2 cups gravy. (net 8.0 oz.) #90881 $ 8.85 46 Penzeys spices | back to school Seafood Soup Base and Seasoning For rich seafood stock, use ¹/2 - 3/4 tsp. Seafood base for each cup (8 oz.) hot water. Seafood stock is a great base for chowder, gumbo or bisque, or to use in place of clam juice. To make quick linguine with clam sauce, cook 1 lb. pasta. While pasta is cooking, heat 2 TB. olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add 2-4 minced garlic cloves and 1 can clams, reserving the juice. Saute for 2 minutes, add clam juice, ¹/2 cup water and 1-2 tsp. Seafood Base. Cook over medium heat 3-5 minutes, stirring, until reduced by about half. Serve over cooked, drained pasta. (net 8.0 oz.) #90986 $ 8.85 Turkey Soup Base and Seasoning For rich turkey stock, use ¹/2 - 3/4 tsp. Turkey Base for each cup hot water. This is equivalent to 1 bouillon cube, though Turkey Base has more flavor and less salt. Plain broth is good food for those times you’re under the weather, or add vegetables or noodles for a quick lunch. Turkey Base is often used to extend turkey gravy for holiday dinners, or to fortify the flavor of dishes made with turkey leftovers, such as soup, stew or casseroles. For 2 quarts of soup or stew made with leftovers, add 2-3 tsp. Turkey Base. For gravy, add 2 tsp. Turkey Base with 4-5 TB. turkey drippings for 3 cups gravy. (net 8.0 oz.) #90386 $ 8.85 Vegetable Soup Base and Seasoning Richly flavorful and completely meatless. Make your own flavorful broth for soups and stews, just add 1 tsp. to a cup of hot water. Throw a little in the pot to season pasta and rice, great to add a little oomph to vegetable casseroles and plain steamed veggies. Wonderful for poaching fish. Rich roasty carrots form the base of our new Vegetable Soup base, along with powdered onions, potatoes and tomatoes. (net 8.0 oz.) #90481 $ 8.85 For nutritional information on all of our soup bases, visit www.penzeys.com/soup.html Savory Leaves Traditional in bean soup, also nice with grilled chicken, pork chops, and fish. From Albania. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .3 oz.) #33639 $ 1.59 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #33655 $ 3.25 1 oz. bag #33668 $ 1.69 Seasoned Salt Flavorful and economical—a sprinkle of our Seasoned Salt improves the flavor of most every dish. Use in place of regular salt to season burgers and chicken, pork chops and fish, eggs, veggies and salads. Hand-mixed from: Salt, Sugar, Paprika, Onion, Turmeric, Garlic, Spice Extractives (including oleoresin of paprika, black pepper, celery, rosemary, thyme). 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 2.1 oz.) #29238 $ 2.75 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 4.2 oz.) #29254 $ 4.49 4 oz. bag #29241 $ 1.89 8 oz. bag #29283 $ 2.79 1 lb. bag #29212 $ 4.50 Sesame Seeds White sesame seeds are traditionally used in America for baking and granola making, smaller black sesame are preferred in Japan. To toast sesame seeds, put in a nonstick pan over medium heat and shake the pan until the sesame seeds are browned. No oil necessary. Whole Hulled Mexican White Sesame Seeds 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #57833 $ 2.35 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.4 oz.) #57859 $ 3.69 4 oz. bag #57846 $ 1.99 8 oz. bag #57888 $ 2.99 1 lb. bag #57817 $ 4.90 Whole Indian Black Sesame Seeds 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.3 oz.) #57938 $ 2.69 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.7 oz.) #57954 $ 4.39 4 oz. bag #57941 $ 2.75 8 oz. bag #57983 $ 4.49 1 lb. bag #57912 $ 7.90 Saffron Saffron is the stigma of the fall flowering crocus. Peek inside most any flower and you will see three threadlike filaments. These are stigma— but only in the saffron crocus are these stigma worth thousands of dollars per pound. Saffron is so valuable because it is a very labor intensive crop; only 5-7 pounds of saffron can be produced from each acre of land. This makes saffron the most expensive spice by weight. However, saffron isn't the most expensive by use because a little goes a long way. A single gram of saffron easily translates into golden color and fragrant flavor in 10 recipes of saffron rice, several batches of bread, or a couple of big pots of paella. Shallots Singapore Seasoning 1/4" Chopped Shallots 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.3 oz.) #15332 $ 3.79 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.6 oz.) #15358 $ 6.55 4 oz. bag #15345 $ 6.19 8 oz. bag #15387 $ 11.39 1 lb. bag #15316 $ 21.70 The flavor of shallots is similar to a sweet cross between onions and garlic, but more delicate, rich and complex. Shallots are used in France for poultry, veal, salads, eggs and soups. In Indonesia, shallots are used to add rich, sweet flavor to satay, soup & dipping sauces. If your recipe calls for fresh shallots, use half as much as the recipe calls for. A ¹/2 tsp. of freeze-dried shallots equals one clove fresh shallots. From California. 1⁄2 cup jar (net .4 oz.) #58056 $ 5.35 1 cup jar (net .7 oz.) #58085 $ 9.65 2 cup jar (net 1.4 oz.) #58027 $ 18.25 Shallot Salt We took the delicious flavor of shallots—a sweet and delicate cross between onions and garlic—and added it to our sea salt. Think light, bright and full of taste, our new Shallot Salt is wonderful on chicken, soups, salads, vegetables and eggs. Hand-mixed from: Sea salt, shallots, magnesium carbonate. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.6 oz.) #23131 $ 4.59 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 3.3 oz.) #23157 $ 8.19 1 cup jar (net 6.3 oz.) #23186 $ 15.35 Shrimp & Crab Boil Spices Great for salt-free cooking—lemon pepper curry flavor—our best blend for Cornish hens. Also great for fish. Hand-mixed from: black pepper, lemon peel, citric acid, garlic, onion, turmeric, coriander, cumin, ginger, nutmeg, fennel, cinnamon, fenugreek, white pepper, cardamom, cloves and cayenne red pepper. Southwest Seasoning Warm chili peppers with onion, garlic, pepper and cilantro, with a smoky hint of chipotle. Sprinkle meat or poultry with lemon or lime juice, then rub on Southwest Seasoning, 1-2 teaspoons per pound. Add to salsa and refried beans. Hand-mixed from: salt, ancho pepper, onion, garlic, Mexican oregano, black pepper, red pepper, cumin, paprika, chipotle, cilantro. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #21137 $ 4.09 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.7 oz.) #21153 $ 7.19 4 oz. bag #21140 $ 6.89 8 oz. bag #21182 $ 12.75 1 lb. bag #21111 $ 24.40 Traditional for boiling shrimp, lobster, crab and fish. Hand-mixed from: yellow and brown mustard seed, allspice, coriander, cloves, cracked bay leaf, cracked ginger, black Tellicherry peppercorns, chili pepper, dill seed and caraway seed. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .7 oz.) #15237 $ 2.89 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.4 oz.) #15253 $ 4.79 4 oz. bag #15240 $ 6.49 Spanish Coupé Saffron is the top grade of the Spanish Saffron crop. Extra hand labor is used to remove every bit of the yellow saffron style material, leaving beautiful pure red saffron threads. Spanish Coupé Saffron is a truly excellent crop, especially nice for the traditional Spanish dishes. Coupé Quality Spanish Saffron (99% red saffron threads) Net 1⁄2 gram #57338 $ 8.95 Net 1 gram #57352 $ 16.85 Net per 1⁄4 oz. #57381 $ 86.29 Spanish Superior Saffron is the most widely available saffron and is a very good crop. Spanish Superior Saffron has a bit of the yellow style material left attached to some of the saffron stigmas, so it is not quite as strong as Spanish Coupé Saffron. Superior Quality Spanish Saffron (90% red saffron threads, 10% yellow saffron styles) Net 1⁄2 gram #57738 $ 7.89 Net 1 gram #57754 $ 14.75 Net per 1⁄4 oz. #57783 $ 69.49 Classic Saffron Rice 1 2 1 1 1 ⁄2 1 Cup long-grain white rice Cups water or chicken stock TB. butter TB. finely minced onion (optional) tsp. salt small pinch SAFFRON, crumbled Place butter and minced onion in a heavy quart saucepan. Saute over medium heat until onion is translucent. Add rice, SAFFRON, water or stock and salt. Bring to a rolling boil. Cover, reduce heat to simmer, cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed (about 18 minutes). Serves: 4; Prep. time: 2 min. Cook: 25 min. See spice Index on page 61 1-800-741-7787 | www.penzeys.com 47 Star Anise Whole Star Anise is often used in craftwork. Broken Star Anise pieces are used in pickling. Powdered Star Anise is great for baking. Select Whole Star Anise 1 oz. bulk bag #58269 $ 3.99 4 oz. bag #58243 $ 9.49 Broken Chinese Star Anise Pieces 1 oz. bulk bag #58164 $ 2.49 4 oz. bag #58148 $ 5.69 Powdered Chinese Star Anise 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #48132 $ 3.29 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.9 oz.) #48158 $ 5.55 4 oz. bag #48145 $ 6.35 Sumac Used plain or mixed with thyme and sesame (Zatar), to complement fish, meat and vegetables. Processed with salt. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #48237 $ 3.75 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.5 oz.) #48253 $ 6.49 4 oz. bag #48240 $ 6.35 Sunny Paris Seasoning One of our most popular salt free seasonings. Great for Cornish hens, chicken, vegetables, rice, eggs and veal. Simply sprinkle over salads, potatoes, or rice, or mix 1 TB. with 1 cup yogurt, use as a dip or dressing. Hand-mixed from: shallots, chives, green peppercorn, dill weed, basil, tarragon, chervil, bay leaf. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .2 oz.) #15437 $ 4.59 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .6 oz.) #15453 $ 8.19 1 cup jar (net 1.3 oz.) #15482 $ 15.39 2 cup jar (net 2.6 oz.) #15424 $ 29.75 Sunny Spain Seasoning (Salt-Free Lemon-Pepper) The bestselling of all our salt-free blends. Perfect for fish and chicken, vegetables and salads. Salt-free blends are strong, start with less. Hand-mixed from: black pepper, citric acid, lemon peel, garlic, onion. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #15532 $ 3.65 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.4 oz.) #15558 $ 6.25 4 oz. bag #15545 $ 6.19 8 oz. bag #15587 $ 11.39 1 lb. bag #15516 $ 21.70 Need a quick and easy dinner? Make tacos! Bold Taco Seasoning Quick and easy to make with ground beef or sliced steak—spicier, hotter (not too hot), rich with the flavors of Cumin and Chilis, Garlic and Special Extra Bold Black Pepper—it’s just plain good. Handmixed from: kosher salt, onion, Spanish-style paprika, lactose, yellow corn flour (corn, lime), dextrose, tomato powder, crushed red pepper, garlic, cumin, Mexican oregano, cilantro, Tellicherry Special Extra Bold black pepper, natural cocoa. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #24338 $ 3.25 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.7 oz.) #24354 $ 5.45 4 oz. bag #24341 $ 4.69 8 oz. bag #24383 $ 8.39 1 lb. bag #24312 $ 15.70 48 Penzeys spices | back to school Broken Leaf French Tarragon Large, deep green, flavorful leaves 1⁄4 cup jar (net .1 oz.) #33734 $ 1.59 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net .3 oz.) #33750 $ 3.29 1 oz. bag #33763 $ 4.39 4 oz. bag #33747 $ 10.49 8 oz. bag #33789 $ 19.99 Thyme One of the most fragrant flavors around, our French Thyme is great on just about everything. Particularly good with chicken, fish and chops, salads and vegetables of all varieties. Sprinkle on, roughly half a teaspoon per pound. Bake, grill or broil and enjoy. French Thyme, chopped leaves 1⁄4 cup jar (net .3 oz.) #34036 $ 1.89 1⁄2 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #34052 $ 3.85 1 oz. bag #34065 $ 2.85 4 oz. bag #34049 $ 6.59 8 oz. bag #34081 $ 12.19 For grilled or broiled poultry, fish, pork chops. Rub fish or poultry with a bit of vegetable oil, sprinkle on ¹/2-1 tsp. per pound, grill or broil. Great for boneless/skinless chicken breasts, season and freeze, two in a package, they'll be ready when you are. Hand-mixed from: salt, lemon peel, garlic, clove, ginger. Taco Seasoning 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.4 oz.) #23531 $ 3.35 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.9 oz.) #23557 $ 5.69 4 oz. bag #23544 $ 4.35 8 oz. bag #23586 $ 7.65 1 lb. bag #23515 $ 14.20 Tarragon is the most popular of the French herbs—its sweet, rich flavor combines especially well with poultry and fish, vegetables and salad dressing. Trinidad-Style Lemon-Garlic Marinade Taco Seasonings Very similar to seasoning packets sold in grocery stores, but much more flavorful and less expensive. Family-style, not hot. Mix 4 TB. with 6 oz. water, add to 1 lb. browned, drained ground beef or cooked chicken or beans. Simmer 10 min. until thick. Taco Seasoning is also great for dip—mix 2 TB. in 2 TB. water, then blend with ½ cup sour cream and ¹/2 cup cream cheese. Hand-mixed from: paprika, salt, onions, lactose, dextrose, corn flour, (corn, lime) tomato powder, cumin, garlic, oregano, black pepper, cocoa powder, allspice. Tarragon 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.3 oz.) #23636 $ 3.75 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 3.2 oz.) #23652 $ 6.49 1 cup (net 6.0 oz.) #23678 $ 11.99 2 cup (net 12.0 oz.) #23623 $ 23.99 Tsardust Memories (Russian-Style Seasoning) Chicken Taco Seasoning Lighten up your tacos with chicken. Flavorful and spicy without being too hot, the perfect way to use boneless/skinless chicken breasts, at least in our opinion. Follow the easy directions, and you’ll have a new family favorite—Chicken Tacos. Hand-mixed from: kosher salt, garlic, Ancho chili pepper, onion, Spanish-style paprika, cumin, cilantro, Tellicherry black pepper, Mexican oregano, jalapeno powder. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #24233 $ 3.19 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.1 oz.) #24259 $ 5.39 4 oz. bag #24246 $ 5.45 8 oz. bag #24288 $ 9.85 1 lb. bag #24217 $ 18.60 Rojo Taco Seasoning Delicious Mexican pork tacos taste great. They also usually simmer for hours. Here at Penzeys, we’ve done the simmering for you—all you need is 15 minutes. Directions: thinly slice 1 lb. pork. Pour 4-6 TB. ROJO TACO SEASONING into a large skillet. Heat over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add pork, cook 8-12 minutes, depending on how thick your pork pieces are, over medium-high heat. Serve in the shell of your choice. Ingredients: Achiote (corn oil, Annatto seeds) lime juice, water, spices (Chili Pepper, salt, granulated garlic, cumin, Mexican oregano, Ceylon cinnamon, cilantro), vinegar, brown sugar, lecithin. 1 cup jar (net 8.4 oz) #97280 $ 5.65 Warm and spicy-sweet, this blend is awesome with ground beef—burgers, meatloaf, meatballs, casseroles… Excellent in hearty soups and stews, and one of the best things ever on pork chops—try it on the grill. Whatever you make, serve it with crusty bread. It’s all good. Hand- mixed from: salt, garlic, cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg, marjoram. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #28536 $ 3.25 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.8 oz.) #28552 $ 5.45 4 oz. bag #28549 $ 4.19 8 oz. bag #28581 $ 7.35 1 lb. bag #28510 $ 13.60 Turkish Seasoning A traditional and delicious blend for seasoning meats from kabobs to roasts, lamb to beef to chicken. Mix 2 tsp. Turkish Seasoning in 1 cup yogurt, for a tasty vegetable dip use the same mix, but add a tsp. or two of honey. Hand-mixed from: salt, garlic, cumin, Tellicherry black pepper, Turkish oregano, sweet paprika, sumac, cayenne red pepper, and cilantro. 1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #23836 $ 3.49 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 2.2 oz.) #23852 $ 5.95 4 oz. bag #23849 $ 6.19 8 oz. bag #23881 $ 11.39 1 lb. bag #23810 $ 21.70 Turmeric What makes mustard yellow? Turmeric. From India. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .9 oz.) #48332 $ 2.49 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.9 oz.) #48358 $ 3.99 4 oz. bag #48345 $ 3.15 Venison Sausage Seasoning Also for summer sausage. Hand-mixed from: salt, black pepper, nutmeg, coriander, paprika, red pepper. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.5 oz.) #28631 $ 2.89 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 3.1 oz.) #28657 $ 4.79 4 oz. bag #28644 $ 2.95 Tuscan Sunset Salt free Italian-style seasoning. Perfect for veggies and pasta, salads, tomato sauce, chicken and fish. The rich sweet flavor of basil and oregano with the added zest of garlic, bell pepper and black pepper. Round it off with a touch of fennel, and who needs salt? Perfect for every vegetable, from asparagus to zucchini. We especially love it sprinkled on fresh tomatoes, corn on the cob, snap peas and green beans. Also makes a great salad dressing for green salads and hearty veggies on the grill, and use it to marinate fish fillets, lean pork, and boneless/skinless chicken as well! Hand-mixed from: basil, oregano, red bell pepper, garlic, thyme, fennel, black pepper, anise. To make oil & vinegar salad dressing: Cover 1 TB. Tuscan Sunset Seasoning with 1 TB. water, let stand a few minutes. Add ¹/3 cup olive oil and ¹/4 cup balsamic vinegar, stir. Add 1-2 tsp. prepared Dijon-style mustard, if desired— it helps vinegar and oil dressings stay together. To make creamy salad dressing: Mix 1 tsp. Tuscan Sunset Seasoning, ¹/4 cup mayonnaise, and ¹/4 cup buttermilk, divide between 2 salads. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .5 oz.) #16539 $ 2.95 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #16555 $ 4.89 4 oz. bag #16542 $ 9.59 Wasabi Adds bright heat and zesty flavor to Japanese dishes, especially sushi. Natural Wasabi Blend of horseradish, mustard, tapioca starch and wasabi. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .9 oz.) #48637 $ 2.45 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.8 oz) #48653 $ 3.89 4 oz. bag #48640 $ 7.15 Zatar (Zahtar) Popular Middle-Eastern tabletop blend. Hand-mixed from: sumac, thyme, sesame, salt. 1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .8 oz.) #23731 $ 3.15 1⁄ 2 cup jar (net 1.7 oz.) #23757 $ 5.29 4 oz. bag #23744 $ 6.49 Herby Cheese Bread Jen Wszalek (story on page 27) writes, “Gram used to make this just for my brother, who was a picky eater. The original recipe called for onions, which of course are omitted. She also added small cheese cubes to lure him into eating her (superb) cooking. I like to experiment with cheeses and herbs to make a different combination every time.” 31⁄2 Cups flour, divided 2 pkgs. regular or quick-rise yeast 2 TB. sugar 1⁄2 tsp. RUBBED SAGE 1⁄2 tsp. CRACKED ROSEMARY 1⁄4 tsp. THYME 1⁄4 Cup butter or margarine (1⁄2 stick), melted 11⁄4 Cups warm water 1 egg 1 tsp. salt 1 Cup small cheddar cheese chunks Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine 11⁄2 Cups of the flour, the yeast, sugar and HERBS. Mix well. Add the warm water, melted butter and egg. Make sure the water and butter are warm, not boiling hot, so they don’t affect the egg. Blend at low speed until moistened and then beat at medium speed for 3 minutes until well combined. Stir in the salt and remaining flour by hand to make a stiff dough. Add the cheese. Spoon into a greased casserole dish (21⁄2-quart, glass or ceramic). Cover the dish and let the dough rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 35 minutes-1 hour, depending on the yeast. Do not let the dough rise over the top of the dish as it will flop over the sides. Bake at 375° for 30-40 minutes, until the crust feels firm and the loaf is nicely browned. Prep. time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including rising time) Baking time: 30-40 minutes Serves: 16 Nutritional Information: Servings 16; Serving Size 1 piece (63g); Calories 170; Calories from fat 60; Total fat 6g; Cholesterol 30mg; Sodium 220mg; Carbohydrate 23g; Dietary Fiber <1g; Protein 6g. See spice Index on page 61 1-800-741-7787 | www.penzeys.com 49 Madagascar Vanilla Beans Regarded as the world's best, Madagascar beans set the standard for prime vanilla flavor. 3 beans #58430 $ 7.65 15 beans #58456 $ 30.19 Mexican Vanilla Beans Mexican beans, while similar to Madagascar, have a darker flavor that is perfect for vanilla liqueur and coffee drinks. 3 beans #58630 $ 7.65 15 beans #58656 $ 30.19 Vanilla Sugar The rich flavor of pure vanilla is like no other. It just wouldn’t be dessert without vanilla. Vanilla Beans from Madagascar and Mexico, where there is a long history of growing vanilla, have wonderful, strong flavor, and are best used in ice cream and custard, beverages and cheesecake, where the liquid in the dish helps extract the flavor of the bean. Given that one whole vanilla bean is usually used per recipe, it is easy to see why Pure Vanilla Extract is the more popular and economical choice—if one can use economical and vanilla in the same sentence. Using 1 teaspoon per dessert, a 4 fluid ounce bottle of extract will yield 24 desserts—more or less anyway, given that most of us add a bigger splash than the recipe calls for. Even our Single Strength Vanilla Extract is 10% stronger than the grocery store variety, and our Double strength Vanilla will give you twice as much vanilla flavor. Vanilla Sugar is a favorite here at Penzeys, but has also been made and used for years and years by Grandmas everywhere. It is made simply by splitting a vanilla bean and placing it in sugar until it becomes rich with vanilla flavor, then removing the bean and using the sugar in baking (replace 1 TB of the regular sugar in the recipe with 1 TB of Vanilla Sugar). We also love tossing Vanilla Sugar with fresh fruit like strawberries—after a few minutes even kids think it is as good as a cookie. 50 back toto school 50 Penzeys Penzeysspices spices| | back school Wash and cut fruit, leaving slightly damp, then toss with Vanilla Sugar (1-2 TB per quart of strawberries, for example) and let stand for a few minutes, then serve plain or as a topper for cereal or ice cream. Vanilla Sugar is an old-fashioned mix of real Vanilla Beans aged in pure sugar, that was used in the old days before Vanilla Extract. We’ve been blending and using Vanilla Sugar in our coffee for a long time, and it tastes great. Vanilla Sugar can be used in baking and candy-making, and is particularly nice where the flavor of the vanilla bean should shine through, such as in ice-cream. Vanilla sugar is also the perfect sprinkle for coffee and hot chocolate. Madagascar and Mexican Vanilla Beans chopped, mixed and aged with white sugar. 1⁄2 cup jar (net 3.4 oz.) #92351 $ 6.55 1 cup jar (net 6.8 oz.) #92380 $ 12.09 2 cup jar (net 13.6 oz.) #92322 $ 23.15 Single Strength Vanilla 35% alcohol. Pure extract from the highest quality 100% premium Madagascar “Bourbon Islands” vanilla beans. These beans have a rich and complex, smooth, true flavor. The cool-perking process retains the bean's full flavor, along with all of the desirable vanilla side notes. With over 400 flavor components in every high-quality vanilla bean, artificial vanilla (which contains only one–synthetic vanillin) will never come close to matching the wonderful richness of pure vanilla extract. This extract is 10% stronger than the pure vanilla extract sold in supermarkets, and has the great Madagascar flavor. Ingredients: water, alcohol, sugar and vanilla bean extractives. 2 fluid ounce bottle #92135 $ 6.29 New Size! 4 fluid ounce bottle #92151 $ 11.55 8 fluid ounce bottle #92180 $ 19.95 16 fluid ounce bottle #92119 $ 33.65 Double Strength Vanilla 35% alcohol. Pure double strength vanilla extract made from the highest quality Madagascar “Bourbon Islands” vanilla beans. Compared to the single strength, twice as many beans are used to make each gallon of extract (about 200 beans). “Two-fold” vanilla extract has been the secret ingredient of professional bakers for years. For the amount of vanilla flavor specified in a recipe, use half as much. When used this way, double strength vanilla makes economic sense, as there is the equivalent of twice as much vanilla per bottle. For unbeatably rich vanilla flavor in baked goods and desserts, use the same amount the recipe calls for. Ingredients: water, alcohol, sugar and vanilla bean extractives. 2 fluid ounce bottle #92230 $ 8.95 New Size! 4 fluid ounce bottle #92256 $ 16.79 8 fluid ounce bottle #92285 $ 29.15 16 fluid ounce bottle #92214 $ 49.45 Rand, left, and Steve visit the kitchen garden at the Chateau of Villandry during a trip to France. Rand Schmidt T he best reward for me is to see students work through challenges and eventually become excellent workers,” says Rand Schmidt, a teacher who helped develop the School to Work Transition Program in Milwaukee Public Schools. “This doesn’t always happen in one short semester. The challenge is to have the patience to work toward this goal. We must find the balance between supporting and challenging the students to step out of their comfort zones to learn new patterns of behavior.” The program provides students with special needs the opportunity to spend half of their school day learning job skills in local businesses. They are mentored by the businesses’ employees and are job coached by dedicated teachers like Rand, who begins his 32nd year in MPS this fall. “I currently have just under two dozen students working at the new Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee in a variety of volunteer positions, including environmental services, food services, patient care assistance, shipping and receiving and sterile processing. Our students are not paid, but earn credit toward graduation. Our program works with approximately 200 students each year, and we see it as a vital link between the student’s classroom and their transition to adulthood and potential almond, lemon and orange extracts on page 19 . employment in the community. “There are good things happening in the district and I believe that our program is a great example of the community coming together to make a better world for those who need this extra support. “I was compelled to pursue a career in Vocational Rehabilitation after witnessing the help that was provided to my father when he became disabled and unable to work a traditional 40-hour work week. My sister became a registered nurse because she observed nurses caring for my father during his illnesses and wanted to help others in the same way. “I lost my dad when I was in high school, and that was part of my learning how to cook. Back then there were more gender roles and when my mother had to go back to work my sister was supposed to do the cooking and I had to clean up every night. Well I never liked cleaning dishes that much and my sister didn’t enjoy cooking so I got to trade off with her. And that’s when I began checking books out of the library and teaching myself how to cook. There were many mistakes along the way, but I now take great pleasure in preparing and serving food. “One of the best ways to make a connection with other people is to provide a meal for them. At school we celebrate all of our kids’ birthdays so I’m always baking something and bringing it in for them.” When Rand isn’t teaching or cooking for his partner Steve he’s spending summers tending to his beautiful Milwaukee yard. “You can draw a parallel between landscaping and teaching. You’re not quite sure what you’re going to end up with when you start, but if you tend to it and care for it hopefully you’ll get a great result.” See spice Index on page 61 –Jim Smith Gingerbread Cake with Lemon Sauce This decadent dessert from Rand is incredibly moist and delicious. 1 Cup boiling water 1⁄2 Cup shortening 1 Cup molasses 21⁄2 Cups all-purpose flour 1⁄2 Cup sugar 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. POWDERED GINGER 1⁄2 tsp. CINNAMON 1⁄2 tsp. GROUND CLOVES 1 egg 1 tsp. PURE VANILLA EXTRACT Lemon Sauce: 1⁄3 Cup sugar 4 tsp. cornstarch 1 Cup cold water 1 TB. cold butter 1 tsp. PURE LEMON EXTRACT 1⁄4 tsp. VANILLA EXTRACT (optional) 1-2 drops yellow food coloring (optional) Whipped Cream (optional) Preheat oven to 350°. In a large mixing bowl, pour the boiling water over the shortening; stir until melted. Stir in the molasses. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda, GINGER, CINNAMON and CLOVES. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the molasses mixture along with the egg and VANILLA; beat only until blended. Pour into a lightly greased and floured 10-inch fluted tube pan. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the cake tests done with a wooden skewer. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Unmold and cool on wire rack completely, or serve warm. For the sauce: Combine the sugar, cornstarch and cold water in a saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, generally 6-8 minutes. Cook 2 more minutes. The sauce should get glossy and clear. Remove from heat and stir in the LEMON EXTRACT, VANILLA EXTRACT (if using), butter and yellow food coloring, if desired. Stir gently until butter melts. Cover the surface with plastic wrap and cool. Drizzle over the cake before serving. Add a dollop of whipped cream if desired. Prep. time: 15 minutes Baking time: 45-50 minutes plus 10 minutes for sauce Serves: 12-16 Nutritional Information: Servings 16; Serving Size 1 slice cake, 1 TB. sauce (80g); Calories 210; Calories from fat 60; Total fat 7g; Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 85mg; Carbohydrate 36g; Dietary Fiber <1g; Protein 2g. 1-800-741-7787 | www.penzeys.com 51 Candy Apple Pie As if apple pie weren’t good enough, Karen adds an incredible, delectable topping. To read about Karen and get her Blueberry Spice Muffins recipe, turn to page 15. Pastry for 9” double crust pie (see below for our favorite) Filling: 6 Cups thinly sliced, peeled tart apples, 8 or so (Karen uses Granny Smith) 2 TB. lime or lemon juice 3⁄4 Cup sugar 1⁄4 Cup flour 11⁄2 tsp. CINNAMON (Karen likes VIETNAMESE) 1⁄2 tsp. GROUND NUTMEG 1⁄4 tsp. salt 2 TB. butter Topping: 1⁄4 Cup butter 1⁄2 Cup packed brown sugar 1 tsp. PURE VANILLA EXTRACT 2 TB. whipping cream 1⁄2 Cup chopped pecans Oatmeal Muffins These muffins from JorJan are like a yummy, portable bowl of oatmeal. For JorJan’s inspirational story, turn to page 16. 1 1 1 ⁄3 3 1 1 ⁄2-1 1-2 1 3 ⁄4 1 1 1 ⁄2 3 ⁄4 Cup rolled oats Cup flour Cup sugar tsp. baking powder tsp. salt tsp. GROUND NUTMEG tsp. CINNAMON Cup raisins or chopped, dried apricots Cup chopped nuts egg, beaten tsp. PURE VANILLA EXTRACT Cup oil Cup milk Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, NUTMEG and CINNAMON. Mix well. Add the raisins and nuts and mix. In a separate bowl, combine the egg, VANILLA, oil and milk. Add to the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Pour into a greased muffin tin, or use paper liners. Bake at 400° for about 15 minutes, just until the tops are browned. Prep. time: 15 minutes Baking time: 15 minutes Yield: 12 muffins Nutritional Information: Servings 12; Serving Size 1 muffin (65g); Calories 230; Calories from fat 120; Total fat 13g; Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 270mg; Carbohydrate 26g; Dietary Fiber 2g; Protein 5g. JorJan came to Wisconsin for graduate school. She tells us, “I did not plan to stay, I just never left. I like the way spring comes on fast and furious, the intense colors of fall and being snowed in in winter.” 52 Penzeys spices | back to school Preheat oven to 400°. For the filling: In a bowl, toss the apples with the lime or lemon juice. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Add the dry ingredients to the apples and toss to coat. Line a 9” pie plate with the bottom crust pastry. Add the filling and dot with a little butter. Place the top crust over the filling. Trim the crust, seal and flute the edges. Cut slits in the top crust and bake at 400° for about 40-50 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender. Meanwhile, make the topping. Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the brown sugar, VANILLA and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, roughly 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the pecans. Pour over the top crust when the pie is done and bake an additional 3-4 minutes. It helps to place a pan on the rack under the rack the pie is on to catch any topping that drips off. Crust: 11⁄2 11⁄2 1⁄2 3-5 sticks butter, room temperature (3⁄4 Cup) Cups flour tsp. salt TB. milk Using a fork or your fingers, mix the butter with the flour and salt until it looks likes peas and crumbles. Drizzle the milk in bit by bit, using the fork or a spoon to blend the crust until it just sticks together. You may not need all the milk. Divide the dough in two pieces, one a bit bigger to be the bottom crust. Pat the pieces into disc shapes and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 20 minutes, which is about as long as it takes to peel and chop the apples. Dust tabletop with flour before gently rolling out crust. Prep. time: 30 minutes Baking time: 55 or so minutes Serves: 8 Nutritional Information: Servings 8; Serving Size 1 piece (150g); Calories 430; Calories from fat 220; Total fat 25g; Cholesterol 55mg; Sodium 310mg; Carbohydrate 50g; Dietary Fiber 2g; Protein 3g. Candy Apple Pie is a huge favorite in Karen’s family. Baked Oatmeal Avis writes, “Make this the night before and then bake in the morning for the perfect autumn breakfast.” To read Avis’s story, turn to page 36. ⁄2 ⁄4 1 ⁄2 1 1 2 1 1 ⁄2-1 1⁄2 1 3 1⁄2 1 2 Cup butter, softened (1 stick) Cup white sugar Cup brown sugar eggs Cup milk tsp. PENZEYS CINNAMON tsp. salt TB. baking powder Cups regular or quick-cooking oats Cup fresh or frozen blueberries peach, skinned, chopped, pit removed TB. VANILLA SUGAR warm milk (optional) Beat together the butter and sugars. Mix in the eggs, milk, CINNAMON, salt, baking powder and oats. Beat well. Add the fruit. Pour into a greased 8-inch square pan. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, preheat the oven to 350°. Uncover the pan and sprinkle with VANILLA SUGAR. Bake in preheated oven until firm, about 45 minutes. Serve hot with warm milk, if desired. We also tried baking the oatmeal right away without refrigerating overnight, and that tasted good too! Prep. time: 15 minutes Baking time: 45 minutes Serves: 4-6 Nutritional Information: Servings 6; Serving Size 1 cup (179g); Calories 430; Calories from fat 180; Total fat 20g; Cholesterol 105mg; Sodium 550mg; Carbohydrate 58g; Dietary Fiber 4g; Protein 9g. “My 5th grade class picture from Walther Memorial Lutheran School in Milwaukee, 1962. I am seated at the left end of the second row, and my dad, who also was our teacher, Mr. Krafft, stands at the right.” See spice Index on page 61 1-800-741-7787 | www.penzeys.com 53 4 Jar Boxes Baker’s Assortment Gift Box This gift box contains the ingredients any baker will love—the most popular spices for fresh, homemade baked goods. BOX CONTAINS: China Cinnamon, Natural High Fat Cocoa, Baking Spice, Double Strength Madagascar Pure Vanilla Extract #81748 $29.95 Baking Mini Gift Box New! Share the very best with all the bakers who have over the years made your life a little bit sweeter. The Baking Mini also is the gift of confidence that everything you bake will come out tasting its best. G if t B o x es | 4 JAR BOX CONTAINS: ¼ cup jar each of our Powdered China Ginger, East Indian Ground Nutmeg, Ground China Cinnamon and our Ceylon Cinnamon. Also includes a packet of four cards with handy tips for each spice. #82437 $11.95 Cheese Seasonings Gift Box Rich with cheese, spices, poppy and sesame seeds. Delicious mixed, 1-2 TB, in a Cup of vinegar and oil, mayonnaise, sour cream or yogurt for salad dressing, pasta, or vegetable dip. Also good sprinkled on sautéed or baked chicken or fish, steamed vegetables, eggs, baked potatoes or popcorn. BOX CONTAINS: Salad Elegant, Rocky Mountain Seasoning, Garden Salad, Sicilian Salad #85746 $26.95 Cocoa Lover’s Gift Box This gift contains all the spices needed to make delicious, homemade hot chocolate. Also perfect for coffee lovers, just line up the jars by the espresso maker. BOX CONTAINS: Natural High Fat Cocoa, China Cinnamon, Regular Hot Chocolate Mix, Hot Chocolate Mix with a Hint of Mint #80846 $14.79 Ethnic Milwaukee Gift Box Easy to use spice mixes based on the rich cultural heritage of Milwaukee. BOX CONTAINS: Old World Seasoning, Brady Street Cheese Sprinkle, Galena Street Rib Rub, Fox Point Seasoning #85546 $26.95 Extracts Gift Box We've combined all of our popular extracts into one gift. Perfect for baking or adding flavor to pancake or waffle batter, cake mixes, coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Extracts are really flavorful, and a little goes a long way, so this is a gift that will last. BOX CONTAINS: Double Strength Madagascar Pure Vanilla Extract, Pure Almond Extract, Pure Orange Extract, Pure Lemon Extract #81843 $39.95 54 Penzeys spices | back to school Grill & Broil Gift Box Original Mini Gift Box Box CONTAINS: Northwoods Seasoning, BBQ 3000, Galena Street Rib Rub, Jerk Chicken/Fish Seasoning #86743 $23.95 BOX CONTAINS: ¼ cup jar each of our Penzeys Cinnamon, Penzeys Freshly Ground Pepper, Penzeys Garlic Powder and our salt-free Mural of Flavor Seasoning. Also includes a packet of four cards with handy tips for each spice. #82419 $11.95 Easy to use, robust, flavorful blends are the ideal gift for backyard cooks everywhere— from beginners to pros. This bestselling box combines our most popular seasonings for summertime grilling to winter broiling. Grill and Broil Mini Gift Box New! Our best selling gift box now in an easy to give and easy to get size. Makes great taste simple. From the lifetime griller to the first time cook the Grill and Broil is the perfect way to give the gift of delicious flavor. Penzeys original Mini Gift Box makes giving a gift of great flavor to everyone you love both possible and reasonable. These four universally-appealing spices instantly bring deliciousness. Pepper Lover’s Gift Box The Pepper Lover's Gift Box is perfect for the pepper lover in your life. 6” BOX CONTAINS: 6” peppermill, Tellicherry Black Peppercorns, White Peppercorns, Green Peppercorns #81148 $39.95 BOX CONTAINS: ¼ cup jar each of our Cajun Seasoning, BBQ 3000, Galena Street Rub and our 4/S Special Seasoned Salt. Also includes a packet of four cards with handy tips for each spice. #82424 $11.95 8” BOX CONTAINS: The same gift as above, but with the larger 8” peppermill #81443 $49.95 Herb Gift Box Salad Lover’s Gift Box One of our most popular gifts. There is no better or easier way to add flavor to everyday meals than with the use of herbs and herb blends. BOX CONTAINS: Pasta Sprinkle, Bouquet Garni, Bavarian Rub, Parisien Bonnes Herbes #81043 $15.99 Hot Chocolate Gift Set Our Hot Chocolate Set comes in a charming snowflake covered box with both our regular and mint Penzeys Hot Chocolate Mix, plus two Penzeys Hot Chocolate mugs–one featuring our red “Regular” Hot Chocolate label and the other with our green “Hint o’ Mint” label. GIFT SET CONTAINS: One 2-cup jar Regular Hot Chocolate mix, One 2-cup jar Hot Chocolate mix with a Hint of Mint, 1 green-labeled mug, 1 red-labeled mug #87737 $29.95 Tasty, versatile blends for making fresh, flavorful, homemade salad dressings. BOX CONTAINS: Italian Vinegar & Oil, Buttermilk Ranch, Green Goddess, and Creamy Peppercorn #85641 $21.95 Some Like It Hot Gift Box The perfect gift for that special someone who can never have it hot enough. BOX CONTAINS: HOT Chili Powder, Spicy 4/S, HOT Curry Powder, Northwoods Fire #80941 $21.25 Spicy Wedding Shower Gift Box Four good, easy-to-use mixes. The vibrantly colored blends, nestled in bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, and whole nutmeg, make this gift stand out at any group gift-opening, and won’t be duplicated. Indian Curry Gift Box BOX CONTAINS: Cajun Seasoning, English Prime Rib Rub, Lemon-Pepper Seasoning, Garden Salad Seasoning, and wedding charms #86543 $25.95 BOX CONTAINS: Maharajah Curry Powder, Garam Masala (Punjabi Style), Tandoori Seasoning, Balti Seasoning #80741 $35.99 Taco Seasonings Gift Box Our most popular curry seasonings, a perfect set for creating Indian cuisine bursting with vibrant spicy flavor. International Salt Free Gift Box No salt, sugar or MSG. Just fresh and pungent spices and herbs, all excellent for flavorful fish, chicken and vegetables. BOX CONTAINS: Mural of Flavor, Bavarian Seasoning, Sunny Spain Seasoning, Tuscan Sunset #80646 $21.95 Mill Owner’s Gift Box A thoughtful gift for those who already have a peppermill (or two). BOX CONTAINS: Tellicherry Black Peppercorns, White Peppercorns, Green Peppercorns, Four Peppercorn Blend #81243 $24.95 All of our Taco Seasonings in one box. Tacos are so tasty, quick and easy, is it any wonder one of the most popular flavors in America is Mexican? BOX CONTAINS: Original Taco, Bold Taco, Chicken Taco, Rojo Taco Seasoning #81948 $31.95 Do-It-Yourself Gift Box Kit Here's how easy it is to create a distinct gift for that unique individual: purchase any 4 jars of seasonings separately, order this kit and pack the separately purchased jars at home for that personalized touch. BOX CONTAINS: 1 box, 1½ oz. of cinnamon sticks, ½ oz. of whole Grenada nutmegs and ½ oz. of select Turkish bay leaves, a brochure with recipes on how to use the cinnamon sticks, nutmeg and bay leaves. 4 jar kit #89744 $3.69 Grill & Broil gift box #86743  $23.95 Ethnic Milwaukee gift box #85546  $26.95 G if t B o x es | 4 JAR Herb gift box #81043  $15.99 Grill and broil mini gift box #82424  $11.95 See spice Index on page 61 1-800-741-7787 | www.penzeys.com 55 8 Jar Boxes American Kitchen Gift Boxes Traditional spice mixes for the modern kitchen, a place where good sense combines with great taste. A gift for the family that's just starting out, for older folks trying to eat more healthy, or even for yourself. 8 Jar Box CONTAINS: Cajun Seasoning, Fox Point Seasoning, Singapore Seasoning, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Base, China Ginger Powder, Sweet Curry Powder, Chinese 5 Spice, Italian Herb Seasoning #85483 $46.50 12 Jar Box CONTAINS: Cajun Seasoning, Fox Point Seasoning, Singapore Seasoning, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Base, China Ginger Powder, Sweet Curry Powder, Chinese 5 Spice, Italian Herb Seasoning, Bicentennial Rub, Bouquet Garni, Arrowroot Starch, Cayenne Pepper #86022 $59.95 Baker’s Assortment Gift Box G if t B o x es | 8 JAR This gift box contains the ingredients any baker will love—the most popular spices for fresh, homemade baked goods. BOX CONTAINS: Half cup jars of: Sweet China Cassia Cinnamon, Natural High Fat Cocoa, Double Strength Madagascar Pure Vanilla Extract, Ceylon True Cinnamon, Dutch Blue Poppy Seeds, China Ginger Powder, Minced Lemon Peel. Quarter cup jars of: Powdered Cloves, Ground Cardamom #81580 $52.95 Flavors of Asia Gift Box Asian cooking in American kitchens has been popular for some time. Whether you are a fledgling Asian cook or an iron chef, this gift box has all the basic tools for a delicious Asian meal at home. Box CONTAINS: Garlic, Cilantro, White Pepper, China Ginger Powder, Bangkok Blend, Chinese 5 Spice, Singapore Seasoning, Indonesian Saté #82282 $43.95 Grill & Broil Gift Box Easy to use, robust, flavorful blends are the ideal gift for backyard cooks everywhere—from beginners to pros. This bestselling box combines our most popular meat, poultry and fish seasonings from summertime grilling to winter broiling. One of our most popular gifts. There is no better or easier way to add flavor to everyday meals than with the use of herbs and herb blends. BOX CONTAINS: Cracked Rosemary, Thyme, Rubbed Sage, French Tarragon, Turkish Oregano, California Basil, Herbes de Provence, Pasta Sprinkle #80383 $29.95 Indian Curry Gift Box Our most popular curry seasonings, a perfect set for creating Indian cuisine bursting with vibrant spicy flavor. Box CONTAINS: Sweet Curry Powder, Hot Curry Powder, Maharajah Curry Powder, Tandoori Seasoning, Rogan Josh, Balti Seasoning, Garam Masala (Punjabi Style), Vindaloo Seasoning #80488 $59.95 International Salt Free Gift Box No salt, sugar or MSG. Just fresh and pungent spices and herbs, all excellent for flavorful fish, chicken and vegetables. BOX CONTAINS: Mural of Flavor, Bavarian Seasoning, Sunny Spain Seasoning, Tuscan Sunset, Adobo Seasoning, Jerk Chicken/Fish, Pasta Sprinkle, Regular Chili Powder #82387 $43.95 Salad Lover’s Gift Box Tasty, versatile blends for making fresh, flavorful, homemade salad dressings. At Penzeys, we use freshly ground, top quality spices, giving superior flavor. If you can't decide which dressing base to try, this might even be a good gift for yourself. BOX CONTAINS: Italian Vinegar & Oil, Buttermilk Ranch, Creamy Peppercorn, Green Goddess, Country French Vinaigrette, Garden Salad, Sandwich Sprinkle, Salad Elegant #85188 $46.25 Some Like It Hot Gift Box The perfect gift for that special someone who can never have it hot enough. Box CONTAINS: Northwoods Seasoning, BBQ 3000, Galena Street Rib Rub, Jerk Chicken/Fish Seasoning, Cajun Seasoning,Lemon Pepper, 4/S, Bicentennial Rub #86480 $44.95 Box CONTAINS: HOT Chili Powder, Spicy 4/S, HOT Curry Powder, Northwoods Fire, Vindaloo Seasoning, Ground Chipotle Pepper, Crushed Indian Style Red Pepper, Galena St. Rib Rub #85388 $44.95 Salt Free Grill & Broil Gift Box Spicy Wedding Gift Box Easy to use, robust, flavorful blends are the ideal gift for backyard cooks everywhere—from beginners to pros. This bestselling box combines our most popular meat, poultry and fish seasonings from summertime grilling to winter broiling. Box CONTAINS: Sunny Spain, California Seasoned Pepper, Singapore Seasoning, Mural of Flavor, Jerk Chicken/ Fish, Black/Red, Tuscan Sunset, Florida Seasoned Pepper #86988 $47.50 56 Herb Gift Box Penzeys spices | back to school An excellent, moderately priced wedding gift that the bridal couple will love. Eight top-selling, very popular spices and seasonings. A great combination for setting up a kitchen, nice for new cooks and for those experienced enough to appreciate great spices. BOX CONTAINS: Pasta Sprinkle, Creamy Peppercorn, Cajun Seasoning, Medium Hot Chili Powder, Hungarian Sweet Paprika, Ground China Cinnamon, Jerk Chicken Seasoning, English Prime Rib Rub and wedding charms #86880 $42.95 Deluxe Spicy Wedding Gift Box Of all our gift boxes, this one wins the most praise. It is easy to please the most demanding bridal couple with this gift. A beautiful, sturdy wooden peppermill, peppercorns, and four versatile seasoning blends combine to form a gift that will enhance the kitchen of any home. BOX CONTAINS: 6” peppermill, 6” salt shaker, Tellicherry Peppercorns, Four Peppercorn Blend, Garden Salad Seasoning, Spicy Cajun Seasoning, Lemon Pepper, English Prime Rib Rub and wedding charms #86385 $73.50 Starter Set Gift Box Great for someone who is just starting out. This gift includes the most basic, easiest to use spices and seasonings. Everything from salads to popcorn to steak can be easily prepared–the perfect gift to encourage someone to cook tasty, healthy, inexpensive meals for one or more. Box CONTAINS: Old World Seasoning, Lemon Pepper Seasoning, Granulated Garlic, Shaker Grind Tellicherry Pepper, Regular Chili Powder, Taco Seasoning, Pasta Sprinkle, Italian Dressing Base #85283 $41.95 Steak Seasonings Gift Box America's love affair with steak is alive and well. These seasonings are blended using robust spices and coarser grinds to stand up to your favorite steak. Box CONTAINS: Cajun Seasoning, Chicago Steak Seasoning, English Prime Rib Rub, Bicentennial Rub, Singapore Seasoning, Northwoods Seasoning, Mignonette Pepper, Saté Seasoning #86680 $49.95 Taste Of Mexico Gift Box A great blend of fragrant herbs and spices—vital for authentic and flavorful Mexican cooking. Box CONTAINS: Epazote, Ground Ancho Chili Pepper, Ground Cumin, Mexican Oregano, Broken Leaf Cilantro, Ground Chipotle Pepper, Adobo Seasoning, Powdered Ceylon Cinnamon #81685 $39.95 Do-It-Yourself Gift Box Kit Here's how easy it is to create a distinct gift for that unique individual: purchase any 8 jars of seasonings separately, order this kit and pack the separately purchased jars at home for that personalized touch. BOX CONTAINS: 1 box, 1½ oz. of cinnamon sticks, ½ oz. of whole Grenada nutmegs and ½ oz. of select Turkish bay leaves, a brochure with recipes on how to use the cinnamon sticks, nutmeg and bay leaves. 8 jar kit #89881 $4.39 Salt Free Grill & Broil Gift box #86988  $47.50 Steak Seasonings Gift box #86680  $49.95 G if t B o x es | 8 JAR American Kitchen Gift box #85483  $46.50 See spice Index on page 61 1-800-741-7787 | www.penzeys.com 57 Crates American Kitchen Gift Crate Traditional spice mixes for the modern kitchen, a place where good sense combines with great taste. A gift for the family that's just starting out, for older folks trying to eat more healthy, or even for yourself. #85962 $144.50 Baker’s Gift Crate From apple bread to blueberry pie to cookies, this gift fits the bill for every baking recipe. Our Baker’s Crate has it all—it might even be the perfect addition to your own kitchen or a thoughtful wedding gift. #83539 $139.95 The BIG CRATE of Spices Our biggest, bestest crate ever. This unique, hand-decorated crate with removable tray is jam packed with everything a food lover could want, and more. G if t cra t es #87632 $239.95 The Grand Spice Gift Crate A very special gift. Flavorful, exciting, high quality spices, herbs and seasonings. Everybody needs exactly what's in this gift, from the beginning cook to the seasoned expert. #87137 $189.95 Grill & Broil Gift Crate Easy to use, robust, flavorful blends are the ideal gift for backyard cooks everywhere— from beginners to pros. These bestselling boxes combine our most popular meat, poultry and fish seasonings from summertime grilling to winter broiling. Perfect for all cuts of beef, pork, chicken and seafood, just rub on to taste, starting with 1 tsp. per pound. #85838 $99.95 The Pepper Gift Crate Everyone loves pepper, it's the most used spice in America, so it’s no wonder this crate makes an excellent wedding present or wonderful gift for someone special. #82082 $105.50 The Spice Replacement Gift Crate Kitchen of Provence Gift Crate French cooking will never go out of style. This gift contains all the classic spices for seasoning French food. There are certain times in life when a person needs to completely replace their selection of spices and seasonings—whatever the reason, this is a wonderful assortment of the spices commonly called for in recipes. This gift also includes popular, versatile and traditional blends to round out your spice cupboard. #87432 $132.99 #86172 $125.50 Pasta & Salad Seasonings Gift Crate Two Hearts Gift Crate Everyone wants to eat healthy, but no one wants to feel deprived. With this crate, you can have the best of both worlds—delicious, flavorful food that won’t take a toll on your waistline. All dressed up and ready to go—this crate looks so great it doesn’t even need wrapping. Plus, it has everything the happy couple could need to create wonderful meals and memories. #87337 $119.95 #87537 $159.95 The Wedding Gift Crate The bridal couple can't help but love this assortment of the most popular, versatile spices, along with easy to use mixes and seasonings. #87029 $125.95 GRILL & BROIL Gift crate #85838  $99.95 58 Penzeys spices | back to school For a complete listing of what’s in each of our Gift Crates, visit www.penzeys.com. the wedding gift crate #87029  $125.95 pasta & salad seasonings gift crate #87337  $119.95 two hearts gift crate #87537 $159.95 See spice Index on page 61 1-800-741-7787 | www.penzeys.com 59 “Graduation Day! I accomplished this with the amazing support from my husband Tom and my children Matt (left) and Tim (right). “ Pam Fairchild I believe that education encompasses more than stepping into a classroom,” says Pam Fairchild of Amherst, Wisconsin. “Every person is an educator whether it is teaching someone how to read, how to function in a diverse society or how to cook a delicious meal. Parents, friends, co-workers, teachers, bus drivers and secretaries are all educators. “I became best friends with a girl who lived down the street from me. Carol and I would sit in the breezeway to sip a lemonade and read or color. Her family taught me how to roller skate and swim. “They also taught me about unconditional love, tolerance and understanding. Their older son was a special needs child. I was 10 years old and had never met anyone like him. This family taught me to experience aspects of their family life, heritage and traditions. To this day I think of them with fondness and love for all of the valuable life lessons they taught me. “Today it is necessary to have a high school education and in most cases a college education. In my opinion the first 12 years of school give you the tools necessary to function in society and let you explore areas that may interest you for the future. “I went to a community college right out of high school and earned an Associate’s Degree. I transferred to another college and then started my family, so I delayed the continuation of college. In 2003 when my youngest son Tim was graduating from high school he encouraged me to go back to school. I did, one class at a time. “The challenges of going back to school were many, but I knew that continuing my education would open new opportunities for me. The support from my family, friends and fellow students was amazing. I kept a card in my backpack that I would take out from time to time to read. The encouraging words on it kept me going. “It was a great accomplishment for me to earn my degree. Education is the path to success and although the path may get rough you can always learn and take something from it. “I have worked with the school district for 19 years. My current position is like a Sudoku puzzle. I put together schedules for 1,600 students. At times it’s challenging, but eventually it all works out. “I enjoy contributing to schoolrelated committees whether it’s teaching students about nutrition or Grilled Teriyaki Chicken This is a simple recipe from Pam that is sure to please even the pickiest eater. Serve with rice and a veggie for a complete meal. 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1⁄2 Cup sugar 1 Cup water 3 TB. cornstarch 1 1 ⁄4- ⁄3 Cup lemon juice (juice of 2 lemons) 1⁄2 tsp. POWDERED GINGER 1⁄4 Cup soy sauce (we use low sodium) 1 ⁄2-1 tsp. LEMON PEPPER Spray a grill pan or foil pan with non-stick cooking spray. Add the chicken. In a bowl, combine the sugar, water, cornstarch, lemon juice, GINGER, soy sauce and LEMON PEPPER. Mix well. Pour over the chicken. Heat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the pan on the grill and cook the chicken for 30-45 minutes. The drippings are great drizzled over rice and veggies! If you simply can’t wait that long, place the chicken directly on the grill and cook for about 3-5 minutes per side. Prep. time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 30-45 minutes Serves: 4-6 Nutritional Information: Servings 6; Serving Size 1 piece (153g); Calories 210; Calories from fat 25; Total fat 3g; Cholesterol 65mg; Sodium 350mg; Carbohydrate 20g; Dietary Fiber 0g; Protein 25g. improving the communication within our school. I like to help. “There are so many directions we can take in this world. I’m looking for a career that will combine my love of learning, travel, gardening, helping people and cooking. Does such a job exist? Maybe not, but in the meantime I’m where I believe I am supposed to be and volunteer anyplace I may be needed.” –Lani Haag Categories and new items are in boldface. Salt-free items designated with . A Adobo Seasoning . . . . . . . 5 Ajwain Seed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Allspice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Almond Extract . . . . . . . . . . 19 Anise Seeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Annatto Seeds . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Apple Pie Spice . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Arizona Dreaming . . . . . . . 5 Arrowroot Starch . . . . . . . . . . 5 B Baking Spice . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Balti Seasoning . . . . . . . . . 20 Bangkok Blend . . . . . . . . . 6 Barbecue of the Americas . . . . 6 BBQ 3000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Basil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Bavarian Style Seasoning . . . 6 Bay Leaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Beef Roast Seasoning . . . . . . . 6 Bell Peppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Bicentennial Rub . . . . . . . . . . 8 Black and Red Spice . . . . . . 8 Bouquet Garni . . . . . . . . . . 8 Brady Street Cheese Sprinkle . . 8 Bratwurst Sausage . . . . . . . . . 8 Breakfast Sausage . . . . . . . . . 8 C Cajun Seasoning . . . . . . . . . . 8 Cake Spice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 California Seasoned Pepper . 9 Caraway Seed . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Cardamom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Celery Flakes . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Celery Salt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Celery Seed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Charnushka . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Cheese Seasonings Brady Street . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Garden Salad . . . . . . . . . . 8 Rocky Mountain . . . . . . . . 8 Salad Elegant . . . . . . . . . . 8 Sicilian Salad . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Chervil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Chesapeake Bay Seasoning . . . 12 Chicago Steak Seasoning . . . . 12 Chili peppers (whole and ground) Aleppo Pepper . . . . . . . . . 10 Ancho Chili Peppers . . . . . . 10 Arbol Chili Peppers . . . . . . 10 Cascabel Pepper . . . . . . . . 10 Cayenne Red Pepper . . . . . 10 Chili Piquin . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Chipotle Peppers . . . . . . . 10 Crushed Red Peppers . . . . . 11 Dundicut Peppers . . . . . . . 11 Guajillo Peppers . . . . . . . . 11 Jalapeño Peppers . . . . . . . 11 Sanaam Chili Peppers . . . . . 11 Tien Tsin Chili Peppers . . . . 11 Chili powders and seasonings Chili Con Carne . . . . . . . 12 Hot Chili Powder . . . . . . 12 Medium Hot Chili Powder 12 Regular Chili Powder . . . 12 Chili 3000 . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Chili 9000 . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Chinese Five Spice Powder . 12 Chip & Dip Seasoning . . . . . . 12 Chives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Cilantro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Cinnamon (whole and ground) Ceylon Cinnamon . . . . . . . 14 China-Tung Hing . . . . . . . . 14 Vietnamese Ex-Fancy . . . . . 14 Indonesia-Korintje . . . . . . . 14 Penzeys Cinnamon . . . . . . 14 Ceylon Stick Cinnamon . . . . 16 Cinnamon Chunks . . . . . . . 16 Cinnamon Sugar . . . . . . . . 14 Cinnamon Sticks . . . . . . . . 16 Cloves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Cocoa Powder . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Coriander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Corned Beef Spices . . . . . . 13 Cream of Tartar . . . . . . . . . . 13 Crystallized Ginger . . . . . . . . 24 Cumin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Curry Powder Hot . . . . . . . 20 Curry Powder Sweet . . . . . 21 D, E, F Dill Seed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Dill Weed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 English Prime Rib Rub . . . . . . 18 Epazote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Fajita Seasoning . . . . . . . . . . 18 Fennel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Fenugreek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Fines Herbes . . . . . . . . . . 19 Florida Seasoned Pepper . . 19 Forward! . . . . . . . . . . 18, 30 Four Peppercorn Blend . . . . . 28 4/S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 4/S Smoky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 4/S Spicy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Fox Point Seasoning . . . . . . . 22 French Four Spice . . . . . . . 22 Mustard Seed . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Northwoods Seasoning . . . . . 38 Northwoods Fire Seasoning . . 38 Nutmeg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Raspberry Enlightenment . . 43 Rocky Mountain Seasoning . . . 8 Rogan Josh . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Rojo Taco Seasoning . . . . . . . 48 Rosemary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 G O, P, R S Galangal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Galena Street Rub . . . . . . . . . 22 Garam Masala . . . . . . . . . 20 Garden Salad Seasoning . . . . . 8 Garlic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Garlic Salt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Ginger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Greek Seasoning . . . . . . . . . 22 Gumbo File Powder . . . . . . . . 22 Old World Seasoning . . . . . . . 38 Onion Powder . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Onions, White and Toasted . . . 38 Orange Extract . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Orange Peel . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Oregano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Ozark Seasoning . . . . . . . . . . 38 Paprika . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Paprika, Spanish Smoked . . . . 39 Parisien Bonnes Herbes . . . 39 Parsley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Pasta Sprinkle . . . . . . . . . . 39 Pepper Black Peppercorns . . . . . . . 26 Penzeys Freshly Ground Pepper . . . . . . . . . 26 Green Peppercorns . . . . . . 26 Ground Black Pepper . . . . . 28 Ground White Pepper . . . . . 28 Pink Peppercorns . . . . . . . 26 Szechuan Peppercorns . . 28 White Peppercorns . . . . . . 26 Pepper Blends European Peppercorns . . 28 Four Peppercorn Blend . . 28 Lemon Pepper Seasoning . . 28 Mignonette Pepper . . . . 28 Shallot Pepper Seasoning . . 28 Szechuan Pepper Salt . . . . . 28 Peppermills . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Pickling Spice . . . . . . . . . . 42 Pizza Seasoning . . . . . . . . . . 42 Poppy Seed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Pork Chop Seasoning . . . . . . 42 Poultry Seasoning . . . . . . . 43 Pumpkin Pie Spice . . . . . . . . 43 Saffron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Sage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Salad Dressing Seasonings Buttermilk . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Country French Vinaigrette . 44 Creamy Peppercorn . . . . . . 44 Greek Seasoning . . . . . . . . 44 Green Goddess . . . . . . . 44 Italian Vinegar and Oil . . . . 44 Salsa Salad Seasoning . . . . 44 Salad Elegant Seasoning . . . . . 8 Salt Grey Sea Salt . . . . . . . . . . 43 Kosher Style Flake Salt . . . . 43 Pacific Sea Salt . . . . . . . . . 43 Sandwich Sprinkle . . . . . . . . 43 Saté Seasoning . . . . . . . . . . 20 Savory Leaves . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Seasoned Salt . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Sesame Seeds . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Shallots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Shallot Salt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Shrimp and Crab Boil . . . . . 47 Sicilian Salad Seasoning . . . . . 8 Singapore Seasoning . . . . . 47 Soup Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Southwest Seasoning . . . . . . 47 Star Anise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Sumac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Sunny Paris Seasoning . . . . 48 Sunny Spain Seasoning . . . 48 H, I, J, K, L Herbes de Provence . . . . . . 22 Horseradish Dip . . . . . . . . . . 23 Horseradish Powder . . . . . . . 23 Hot Chocolate Mix . . . . . . . 18 Italian Herb Mix . . . . . . . . 23 Italian Sausage . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Jars (storage) . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Jerk Chicken/Fish . . . . . . . 23 Jerk Pork . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Juniper Berries . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Kala Jeera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Kraków Nights . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Lamb Seasoning . . . . . . . . 24 Lemon Extract . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Lemon Grass . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Lemon Peel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 M, N Mace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Maharajah Curry Powder . . 20 Mahlab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Marjoram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Mint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Mulling Spices . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Mural of Flavor Seasoning . . 25 Mustard Powder . . . . . . . . . . 25 Gift Boxes & Crates American Kitchen . . . . . . 56, 58 Baker’s Assort. . . . . . . . . 54, 56 Baking Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Baker's Crate . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 The Big Crate . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Cheese Seasonings . . . . . . . . 54 Cocoa Lover's . . . . . . . . . . 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Kindness unlocks often unseen worlds of potential. Rand Schmidt (see page 50) helped develop a school to work program for students who need extra support at Milwaukee Public Schools where he has been a teacher for over thirty years. Rand decided he wanted to be involved in vocational rehabilitation after meeting the people who took care of and helped with his own father after he had become debilitated during Rand’s childhood. The program helps a couple hundred students a year along the path to finding real jobs. Rand also bakes for the birthdays of the kids in the program. Kindness works. Teachers are heroes. 62 Penzeys spices | back to school Grandma Schmidt’s Apple Kuchen A truly old-fashioned, homey dessert from Rand Schmidt (story on page 50). One sniff and you’ll swear you’re in your grandma’s kitchen. Kuchen: 11⁄4 1⁄4 1⁄2 1 1⁄2 2 2 1⁄4 4 Streusel: 3⁄4 2 1⁄4-1⁄2 2 Cups all-purpose flour Cup sugar tsp. salt tsp. baking powder Cup cold butter, cut into small pieces egg yolks tsp. milk tsp. PURE VANILLA EXTRACT apples, peeled, cored and sliced* Cup sugar (we substituted 2 of the TB. of sugar with VANILLA SUGAR) TB. flour tsp. PENZEYS CINNAMON TB. butter, cut into small pieces See spice Index on page 61 Preheat oven to 325°. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and butter. Blend with a pastry blender or your hands. In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks. Add the VANILLA and milk. Add the egg mixture to the crumbled dry ingredients, stir gently with a spoon until just blended. Press the dough on the bottom and up the sides of an 8x12x2 greased glass baking dish. This is an old-fashioned pan size, a bit smaller than our modern 9x13, but is still available. A 9x13 can be used but the crust will be thinner, and a larger sized apple should be used so three rows of apple slices still fills the top. In the photo, which is an 8x12, regular-sized McIntosh worked well. Arrange the apple slices in 3 lengthwise rows on top of the crust. In a separate bowl, combine the streusel ingredients and blend with a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles peas. Sprinkle over the apple slices. Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes (35-40 minutes if using a 9x13 pan), until the crust is golden brown and the apples look nicely glazed. *If you prefer soft-cooked apples, use McIntosh. For a firmer apple, use Granny Smith or your favorite pie apple. We used Macs, and they kept their shape beautifully while melting in your mouth. 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