Monday 7 July 2014

Rubs for the meats

I have a few rubs I have been using. The first is one I have been experimenting with. The others are more normal ones. 

My Mix : 

tablespoon ~ Paprika
1 teaspoons ~ Cayenne
1 teaspoons ~ Pepper
3/4 teaspoons ~ Oregano
1 teaspoons ~ Salt
10 twists Salt grinder (himalayan Pink Salt)
Sprinkle of cloves
Pinch crushed chillies
1/2 teaspoons ~ Rosemary
1/2 teaspoons ~ Dill



A Cajun style :

Makes 1/4 cup 

2 teaspoons ~ Salt
2 teaspoons ~ Garlic Powder
2 1/2 teaspoons ~ Paprika
1 teaspoon ~ ground Black Pepper
1 teaspoon ~ Onion Powder
1 teaspoon ~ Cayenne Pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons ~ Dried Oregano
1 1/4 teaspoons ~ Dried Thyme
Pinch or two ~ Chilli flakes



Southern Style : 

2 tablespoon ~ Kosher Salt
tablespoon ~ freshly ground Black Pepper
1/4 cup ~ Paprika
tablespoon ~ Cayenne Pepper
tablespoon ~ Cumin
tablespoon ~ Brown Sugar
teaspoon ~ Garlic Powder
teaspoon ~ grated Lemon Peel

Welcome to my blog and Zucchini & Jalapeño cookies

So I have decided to post the recipes for what I am making. Mostly so I can keep track of things but also for anyone interested.

Here is my lasted cookie.

Zucchini and Jalapeno Cookies with Sweet Lime Glaze
  • Yield: Makes about 3 dozen small cookies
    Ingredients
      for the cookies
    • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
    • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
    • 1 cup room temperature butter
    • 1/2 cup granulated (white) sugar
    • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 cup grated zucchini
    • 1 medium jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
    • 1 tsp lime zest
    • 1 tbsp lime juice
    • for the glaze
    • 2 cups powdered sugar
    • 2-6 tbsp lime juice
    • 1 tbsp lime zest
    Instructions
    1. for the cookies
    2. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and whisk together.
    3. In the bowl of a stand mixer cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
    4. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until incorporated. Add grated zucchini, chopped jalapeno, lime zest, and lime juice.
    5. Slowly add dry ingredients with mixer on low and beat until incorporated. Scrape down the bowl as needed. Refrigerate the dough for at least an hour.
    6. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
    7. Bake for 8 minutes until lightly browned.
    8. Allow cookies to cool completely before drizzling with the glaze.
    9. for the glaze
    10. Start with 2 tbsp liquid and whisk it into the powdered sugar and lime zest.
    11. Add 1/2 tbsp at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Glaze can be made very thick or thin as desired.
    12. Drizzle on cooled cookies.


Source : http://bakerbettie.com/zucchini-and-jalapeno-cookies-with-sweet-lime-glaze/