Tasty Tuesday: Country Style Pork Ribs

Summer is here (well, almost) and everyone is pulling out the grill….I will admit, it is one of the things I miss from our old house.  As soon as it got warm, we started grilling EVERYTHING!  In the condo, the rules are so crazy about storing one, it just isn’t worth it.  

This recipe is from Rachel at Wicked Good Spice Mixes Company.  Be sure to check out her website. The spices can be used for so many different things – veggies, potatoes, dipping sauces and more..

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs of country style pork ribs
• 3 tablespoons of Achilles Heel Mediterranean Blend

Instructions:  

1. Grill or oven temp 375 degrees
2. Rinse ribs thoroughly and pat dry.
3. Rub both sides of ribs with olive oil and then rub Achilles blend on both sides.
4. Grill  or roast  on both sides until nicely browned .
5. Check with meat thermometer  for an internal temp of 145 degrees.

Serve with Tuscan potatoes and roasted veggies

A Wicked Good Idea is Born

Rachel started this company to show people how easy, healthy and fun it can be to make a delicious meal at home!  Rachel always thought the hardest thing about cooking is how much of this spice and how much of spice you should add.  So go ahead and throw all of those spices you use infrequently and start using our spice blends! They are fresh and economical!  Our blends are perfectly formulated to use for just about everything you like to cook.

Live in Brick? OR travel to the Farmer’s Market on Saturday from 9AM – 2PM. Be sure to stop by and sample some of the vinegars or spices at their table.  If you can’t make it, check out these awesome products at these local stores.

502 Baking Company, 502 Brick Blvd, Brick, NJ 08724 (732) 477-4502

Berry Fresh Farms, 151 Brick Blvd, Brick NJ 08723  (732)477-0606

Cream Ridge Winery, 145 Route 539 (PO Box 98), Cream Ridge, NJ 08514 (609) 259-9797

Dearborn Farm Market, 2170 Rt 35, Holmdel, NJ 07733  (732)264-0256

Delicious Orchards, 320 Route 34, Colts Neck, NJ  (732) 462-1989

New Egypt Marketplace, 53 Main Street, New Egypt, NJ 08533 (609) 458-7900

The Lusty Lobster, 88 Bay Ave. Highlands, NJ 07732 (732) 291-1548

Twin Ponds, Rt 9 Howell, NJ 07731

Lovelandtown Grocery and Provisions, 219 Bridge Ave, Point Pleasant,NJ 08742  (732)903-6855

Princes Farm Market , 1123 Mountain Ave, Mountainside, NJ 07092

(908)358-3311

Have a great recipe you want to share?  We would love to feature YOU (and your business)!  If you try this, let us know what you think…

Have a ThirtyOne-derful day!

Tasty Tuesday: Clucking Good Balsamic Chicken

Today’s YUMMy recipe is from Rachel at Wicked Good Spice Mixes Company.  I love trying new recipes and her seasonings make it even easier.  One bag instead of lots of spices all over the cabinet.  This recipe makes 4 breasts.

Ingredients

• 1 lb of boneless, skinless  chicken breasts
• 4 Tablespoons Clucking Good Chicken Spice Blend
• 2/3 cup of  olive oil
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

Directions

1. Wash and pat dry chicken breasts

2.   In a large glass bowl whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and Clucking Good Chicken Mix.

3.   Place chicken breast into bowl, cover, refrigerate and marinate for 30 minutes.

4.  Grill over medium heat, (discard excess marinade) or bake in oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes (or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165 degrees)

* A great companion dish to this is oven roasted vegetables seasoned with our Tuscan Bistro Blend

A Wicked Good Idea is Born

Rachel started this company to show people how easy, healthy and fun it can be to make a delicious meal at home!  Rachel always thought the hardest thing about cooking is how much of this spice and how much of spice you should add.  So go ahead and throw all of those spices you use infrequently and start using our spice blends! They are fresh and economical!  Our blends are perfectly formulated to use for just about everything you like to cook.

 

Live in Brick? OR travel to the Farmer’s Market on Saturday from 9AM – 2PM. Be sure to stop by and sample some of the vinegars or spices at their table.  If you can’t make it, check out these awesome products at these local stores.

502 Baking Company, 502 Brick Blvd, Brick, NJ 08724 (732) 477-4502

Berry Fresh Farms, 151 Brick Blvd, Brick NJ 08723  (732)477-0606

Cream Ridge Winery, 145 Route 539 (PO Box 98), Cream Ridge, NJ 08514 (609) 259-9797

Dearborn Farm Market, 2170 Rt 35, Holmdel, NJ 07733  (732)264-0256

Delicious Orchards, 320 Route 34, Colts Neck, NJ  (732) 462-1989

New Egypt Marketplace, 53 Main Street, New Egypt, NJ 08533 (609) 458-7900

The Lusty Lobster, 88 Bay Ave. Highlands, NJ 07732 (732) 291-1548

Twin Ponds, Rt 9 Howell, NJ 07731

Lovelandtown Grocery and Provisions, 219 Bridge Ave, Point Pleasant,NJ 08742  (732)903-6855

Princes Farm Market , 1123 Mountain Ave, Mountainside, NJ 07092

(908)358-3311

Have a great recipe you want to share?  We would love to feature YOU (and your business)!  If you try this, let us know what you think…

Have a ThirtyOne-derful day!

Tasty Tuesday: Easy Chick Pea Curry

 

Today is another YUMMy recipe from Rachel at Wicked Good Spice Mixes Company.  I love trying new recipes and her seasonings make it even easier.  One bag instead of lots of spices all over the cabinet.

Ingredients:

• 2 stalks celery (chopped)
• 2 carrots (chopped)
• 1 small onion (diced)
• 2 cans (15 oz each) Chick Peas (with liquid)
• 1 can diced tomato (with liquid)
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon Jewel in the Crown Garam Masala (Ingredients: cinnamon, ginger, cassia, bay leaf, cloves, chilis, cumin, corriander)
• 1 teaspoon Pink Himalayan Salt

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients into a crockpot.
2. Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours.
3. Sprinkle with diced cilantro and serve!
4. Enjoy!

*For added heat, try adding diced jalepenos or dried hot pepper flakes.  You can also add additional Garam Masala right before serving for some added flair!

A Wicked Good Idea is Born

Rachel started this company to show people how easy, healthy and fun it can be to make a delicious meal at home!  Rachel always thought the hardest thing about cooking is how much of this spice and how much of spice you should add.  So go ahead and throw all of those spices you use infrequently and start using our spice blends! They are fresh and economical!  Our blends are perfectly formulated to use for just about everything you like to cook.

 

Live in Brick? OR travel to the Farmer’s Market on Saturday from 9AM – 2PM. Be sure to stop by and sample some of the vinegars or spices at their table.  If you can’t make it, check out these awesome products at these local stores.

502 Baking Company, 502 Brick Blvd, Brick, NJ 08724 (732) 477-4502

Berry Fresh Farms, 151 Brick Blvd, Brick NJ 08723  (732)477-0606

Cream Ridge Winery, 145 Route 539 (PO Box 98), Cream Ridge, NJ 08514 (609) 259-9797

Dearborn Farm Market, 2170 Rt 35, Holmdel, NJ 07733  (732)264-0256

Delicious Orchards, 320 Route 34, Colts Neck, NJ  (732) 462-1989

New Egypt Marketplace, 53 Main Street, New Egypt, NJ 08533 (609) 458-7900

The Lusty Lobster, 88 Bay Ave. Highlands, NJ 07732 (732) 291-1548

Twin Ponds, Rt 9 Howell, NJ 07731

Lovelandtown Grocery and Provisions, 219 Bridge Ave, Point Pleasant,NJ 08742  (732)903-6855

Princes Farm Market , 1123 Mountain Ave, Mountainside, NJ 07092

(908)358-3311

Have a great recipe you want to share?  We would love to feature YOU (and your business)!  If you try this, let us know what you think…

Have a ThirtyOne-derful day!

Tasty Tuesday: Mediterranean Garlic Chicken

 

 

Memorial Day weekend is over and we are now officially moving into the grilling season! I used to love grilling everything – chicken, beef, veggies – just about anything I could.  Now in the condo, we don’t grill.  One of the things I miss about our old house.  Check out this yummy recipe from Wicked Good Spice Mixes Company….

Ingredients:

• Boneless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tbsp Achilles Heel
• 1 tbsp Garlic Explosion

Directions

1. Wash and pat dry boneless, skinless chicken breasts.

2. In a small bowl, mix together all seasoning ingredients.

3. Pour marinade over chicken and let sit for a minimum of 30 minutes.

4. Grill (or bake in the oven) and enjoy!

A Wicked Good Idea is Born

This woman owned company was started to show people how easy, healthy and fun it can be to make a delicious meal at home!  Rachel always thought the hardest thing about cooking is how much of this spice and how much of spice you should add.  So go ahead and throw all of those spices you use infrequently and start using our spice blends! They are fresh and economical!  Our blends are perfectly formulated to use for just about everything you like to cook.

 

Live in Brick? OR travel to the Farmer’s Market on Saturday from 9AM – 2PM. Be sure to stop by and sample some of the vinegars or spices at their table.  If you can’t make it, check out these awesome products at these local stores.

502 Baking Company, 502 Brick Blvd, Brick, NJ 08724 (732) 477-4502

Berry Fresh Farms, 151 Brick Blvd, Brick NJ 08723  (732)477-0606

Cream Ridge Winery, 145 Route 539 (PO Box 98), Cream Ridge, NJ 08514 (609) 259-9797

Dearborn Farm Market, 2170 Rt 35, Holmdel, NJ 07733  (732)264-0256

Delicious Orchards, 320 Route 34, Colts Neck, NJ  (732) 462-1989

New Egypt Marketplace, 53 Main Street, New Egypt, NJ 08533 (609) 458-7900

The Lusty Lobster, 88 Bay Ave. Highlands, NJ 07732 (732) 291-1548

Twin Ponds, Rt 9 Howell, NJ 07731

Lovelandtown Grocery and Provisions, 219 Bridge Ave, Point Pleasant,NJ 08742  (732)903-6855

Princes Farm Market , 1123 Mountain Ave, Mountainside, NJ 07092

(908)358-3311

Have a great recipe you want to share?  We would love to feature YOU (and your business)!  If you try this, let us know what you think…

Have a ThirtyOne-derful day!

Tasty Tuesday: Wicked Good Spice Mixes Eggplant Caponata

Another YUMMy recipe from Rachel at Wicked Good Spice Mixes.  I love eggplant but hubby isn’t a fan so I haven’t tried this personal but it has gotten rave reviews from friends

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Wicked Good Basil Olive Oil  
• 2 medium eggplants, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

• 1 large Vadalia onion, diced

• 2-3 tbs. of GARLIC EXPLOSION
• 2 – 3 tbs Tuscan Bistro
• 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes diced
• 2 cups plum tomatoes, diced
• 3 tablespoons BALSAMIC VINEGAR
• 3 tsp drained capers
• 6 – 8 fresh chopped basil
• 1 can tomato paste
• 1 cup olives (mixed and pitted)
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 cup of water
• Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
2. Add eggplant, onion, and garlic explosion,  sauté until eggplant is soft and brown, about 15 minutes.
3. Add diced tomatoes with juice, then red wine vinegar and drained capers.
4. Cover and simmer until eggplant and onion are very tender, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes.
5. Season caponata to taste with salt and pepper.
6. Mix in fresh basil.
7. Transfer caponata to serving bowl.
8. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold. (Caponata can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.)

A Wicked Good Idea is Born

The main reason the company was started was to show people how easy, healthy and fun it can be to make a delicious meal at home!  Rachel always thought the hardest thing about cooking is how much of this spice and how much of that spice you should add.  So go ahead and throw all of those spices you use infrequently and start using our spice blends! They are fresh and economical!  Our blends are perfectly formulated to use for just about everything you like to cook.

The farmer’s market may be closed until the end of May BUT you can get these awesome products at the following locations:

502 Baking Company, 502 Brick Blvd, Brick, NJ 08724 (732) 477-4502

Berry Fresh Farms, 151 Brick Blvd, Brick NJ 08723  (732)477-0606

Cream Ridge Winery, 145 Route 539 (PO Box 98), Cream Ridge, NJ 08514 (609) 259-9797

Dearborn Farm Market, 2170 Rt 35, Holmdel, NJ 07733  (732)264-0256

From The Garden, 353 Fairfield Road, Freehold NJ 07728 (732)866-1745

Cedar Post Farm and Garden Center, 147 NJ Route 70,  Lakehurst,NJ 08753 (732)270-8833

Delicious Orchards, 320 Route 34, Colts Neck, NJ  (732) 462-1989

New Egypt Marketplace, 53 Main Street, New Egypt, NJ 08533 (609) 458-7900

The Lusty Lobster, 88 Bay Ave. Highlands, NJ 07732 (732) 291-1548

Twin Ponds, Rt 9 Howell, NJ 07731

Lovelandtown Grocery and Provisions, 219 Bridge Ave, Point Pleasant,NJ 08742  (732)903-6855

Princes Farm Market , 1123 Mountain Ave, Mountainside, NJ 07092

(908)358-3311

Have a great recipe you want to share?  We would love to feature YOU!  If you try this, let us know what you think…

Have a ThirtyOne-derful day!