{"id":51324,"date":"2024-08-01T04:45:19","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T04:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/over50feeling40.com\/?p=51324"},"modified":"2024-07-31T17:42:53","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T17:42:53","slug":"pamelas-kitchen-mediterranean-spice-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/over50feeling40.com\/2024\/08\/pamelas-kitchen-mediterranean-spice-recipes.html","title":{"rendered":"Pamela’s Kitchen: Mediterranean Spice Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Pamela's<\/p>\n

Happy August 1, friends!  Let’s begin a new month with a new feature:  Pamela’s Kitchen: Mediterranean Spice Recipes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have wanted to begin an official cooking feature for a long time because it is one of my passions, and lately Mediterranean recipes are mostly what I make.<\/p>\n

Let me be very clear…I am not a professional chef, but a home cook who loves cooking.<\/p>\n

I will not hit you with exotic foods or expensive spices, but will share how I make meals that get a big shout out from Mr. B, the official tester in the kitchen.<\/p>\n

I did learn about Southern cooking from my mother…some of those lessons were very unhealthy, so I do take her inspiration and tweak toward better health.<\/p>\n

Also, in Pamela’s Kitchen, I will often share recipes I have found and tested from other places…and always give credit back to them.  <\/p>\n

If I tweak those recipes at all, I will let you know.<\/p>\n

Texas readers, please know that everything I purchase food wise is at HEB, my favorite grocer.<\/p>\n

So, take a seat at my kitchen table with some fresh ice tea, and let’s see what I have for you today in Pamela’s Kitchen.<\/p>\n

PAMELA’S KITCHEN: MEDITERRANEAN SPICE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Within Pamela’s Kitchen, I am into about four months of grinding and creating my own spices.<\/p>\n

Recently in SUMMER SUNDAYS IN TEXAS<\/b>,<\/a> I shared with you Bobby Flay’s Mediterranean Spice rub recipe that I love so much, I am using it on many dishes.<\/p>\n

I know he created this for a meat rub, but it is amazing on salads and veggies.<\/p>\n

When I began to make my own spices, I ordered a SPICE GRINDER<\/strong><\/a> from Amazon.<\/p>\n

I also grind coffee beans, but I have a separate grinder for that…I just did not want to do this in the same vessel…coffee that tastes like garlic might not go over with Mr. B.<\/em><\/p>\n

I also ordered whole spices to grind from Amazon and I have been happy with them…I ordered around 8 to get going.<\/p>\n

So far, I have created my own House Spice and this Mediterranean Spice as successful mixed blends.<\/p>\n

For the House Spice, I grind together a teaspoon of fresh peppercorns & fresh sea salt; a 1\/2 teaspoon of garlic powder and onion powder; and 1\/8 teaspoon of smoked paprika and cayenne pepper.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I cannot wait to make my own Pumpkin Spice Blend for fall…this has really been fun.<\/p>\n

PAMELA’S KITCHEN: WITH THE MEDITERRANEAN SPICE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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On my birthday, Mr. B and I experienced a really good Caprese Salad…but I honestly believed I could top it…and I did!<\/p>\n

Traditionally, Caprese Salad is an Italian Salad with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes (often Heirloom), and sweet basil…seasoned with salt and olive oil.<\/p>\n

I aimed a little higher and it really is delicious.<\/p>\n

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Oftentimes in Pamela’s Kitchen, I go with convenience as well as flavor.<\/p>\n

These Seeds of Change<\/strong><\/a> products are very good….and you zap it for 90 seconds in the microwave.<\/p>\n

Then I poured the rice in a bowl and mixed in a pinch of Mediterranean Spice, a 1\/4 tsp of EVOO, and a 1\/4 cup of sliced Kalamata Olives with Herbs.<\/p>\n

I split this between two plates and it is on the bottom of the salad.<\/p>\n

Then each salad received a one half Heirloom Tomato cut into pieces and sprinkled with the Mediterranean Spice placed on top of the rise.<\/p>\n

Over that, I placed cubes (can be the balls) of fresh mozzarella. <\/p>\n

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I sprinkle that with a little of my favorite Balsamic Vinegar (Central Market is an HEB brand).<\/p>\n

My wonderful fresh Best of the Season Box<\/strong><\/a> (such a great gift!) provided the mixed greens and edible flowers for the top of the salad.<\/p>\n

After I sprinkle on the greens, I also sprinkle on more Balsamic….and it is so good.  (He even liked the edible flowers!)<\/p>\n

PAMELA’S KITCHEN: MIXING CULTURES<\/strong><\/p>\n

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I also used the Mediterranean Spice with an Asian-influenced recipe.<\/p>\n

This KOREAN CHICKEN<\/strong> <\/a>from the excellent website Skinny Taste is very, very good.  Love the marinade.<\/p>\n

I just wanted to add this spice and it paired so well with the chicken.<\/p>\n

It was pouring rain the day the chicken was ready to cook, so I baked it in the oven instead of on the grill, and it was still excellent.<\/p>\n

Can’t wait to grill it soon.<\/p>\n

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It also tastes great on a salad!<\/p>\n

PAMELA’S KITCHEN: FAVORITE NEW COOKWARE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Since I began to spend more time in Pamela’s Kitchen<\/em> this year, I decided that after 35 years, it was time to toss out the old cookware and bring in some new.<\/p>\n

After some study online, I decided to order one skillet<\/strong><\/a> a few months ago from a brand called MADE IN.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

I was very impressed with how quickly these heat up and evenly cook the food…they clean well (but I do not use the dishwasher for them).<\/p>\n

I cooked with the one skillet for two months, and then tossed the rest of the old pans.<\/p>\n

The cooking sets<\/strong> <\/a>are the best way to go and they have been excellent.  I am so glad to have them.<\/p>\n

Also, Mr. B has really enjoyed his smash burgers on the CARBON STEEL GRIDDLE.<\/a><\/strong>  It heats quickly up 500 degrees and fits perfectly on his Weber grill.<\/p>\n

We are both big Made In fans now.  I just gave myself a follow up wedding shower!<\/em><\/p>\n

Let me know what you think of your visit to Pamela’s Kitchen<\/em>…I do not know how often I will do his, but if you like it, it may become a weekly feature.<\/p>\n

Just let me know and, I will see you tomorrow…until then….<\/p>\n

STAY STRONG & KEEP SMILING!<\/strong><\/p>\n

REMEMBER:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Pamela's35% off savings<\/strong><\/a> on By Brian Regenerative Skincare for Eye, Lip and Neck!  Use the checkout code: specific-focused-treatments for your savings.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

I use all three and think they are incredible products.<\/p>\n

By Pamela Lutrell<\/em><\/p>\n

For all your shopping, please use the links on my SHOPPING PAGE<\/strong><\/a>\u2026thank you, thank you to all who shop this way.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Pamela's<\/p>\n

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