Homemade Poultry Seasoning Mix

This recipe is a quick and easy way to make homemade poultry seasoning mix in a pinch. It’s a great alternative to store-bought!

Homemade Poultry Seasoning Mix

Homemade Poultry Seasoning Mix

Course Seasoning
Servings 1 tsp
Calories 5 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • tsp ground dried sage
  • tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried marjoram
  • ¾ tsp dried rosemary
  • ¾ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Measure out all ingredients into a small container.  
  • Mix well and store tightly covered away from heat and light.
Keyword barbecue, chicken seasoning, marjoram, nutmeg, pork seasoning, poultry seasoning, ribs, rosemary, rub, sage, seasoning mix, spices, stuffing seasoning, thyme, turkey seasoning, vegan seasoning, vegetarian seasoning

Did you know? Poultry seasoning is a good source of nutrients, including Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Iron and Manganese!

Suggestion:  Poultry seasoning is not just for poultry!  I use it in this recipe for pork chops with apple butter and onions!

Traditional Wedding Cake Frosting

This traditional wedding cake frosting is just the right amount to frost an 8″ single-layer round cake! It’s perfect for those times when you need a small cake!

Traditional Wedding Cake Frosting

Traditional Wedding Cake Frosting

Course Dessert
Servings 14
Calories 133 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup vegetable shortening
  • ½ tsp salt dissolved in 1 teaspoon warm water
  • 1 tsp vanilla*
  • ½ tsp almond extract**
  • ¼ cup water
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
  • Food coloring, optional

Instructions
 

  • Put the shortening, salt solution, vanilla, almond extract, water and 2 cups confectioners' sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment.
  • Beat on low speed until well blended.  Turn the mixer speed to high and beat for 10 minutes.
  • Shut the mixer off and add the rest of the confectioners' sugar.  Beat on low speed until well blended, adding more water if needed to reach desired consistency. 
  • With the mixer still running, add food coloring, a few drops at a time, to achieve the desired color.
  • *Use clear vanilla extract for a bright white frosting.
  • **Another flavor extract can be substituted for the almond extract or you can increase the vanilla by ½ tsp.
  • Hack:  Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
  • Note: This recipe will frost one 8" or 9" single-layer cake.
Keyword buffet, dessert, easy, frosting, homemade frosting, party food, picnic food, traditional, wedding cake, white frosting

Did you know?  The first recorded wedding “dessert” was a pie filled with oysters, lamb testicles, throat, rooster comb, and pine kernels.  Check out some other fun facts about wedding confections here!

Suggestion:  Use this frosting to top a super fun tie-dye birthday cake!

Asian Coleslaw With Ramen Noodles

Asian coleslaw with ramen noodles is a fresh and easy take on a classic picnic dish.  It’s low in calories and fat as well as being a handy “make-ahead” salad!

Asian Coleslaw With Ramen Noodles

Asian Coleslaw With Ramen Noodles

Course Salad
Servings 4
Calories 192 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ head cabbage, shredded (4 cups)
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced
  • 1 block of ramen noodles, uncooked (2 oz)
  • Toasted sesame seeds (optional)*
  • Toasted sunflower seeds (optional)*

Dressing:

  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • tsp ground ginger
  • tsp garlic powder
  • tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine ingredients for the dressing and mix until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
  • Place cabbage, carrot and green onions in a gallon-sized zippered storage bag.  Add dressing to the bag and shake the bag to incorporate ingredients.  
  • Seal the bag tightly and store the coleslaw in the bag for at least 24 hours.  
  • Several hours before serving, coarsely crush ramen noodles and toss them into coleslaw.  This can be done up to 6 hours in advance for soft noodles or 1 -2 hours in advance if you want the noodles to retain some crunch.  
  • Sprinkle with sesame and/or sunflower seeds before serving, if desired.
  • *To toast seeds: lay them in a single layer      
    On a baking sheet.  Bake at 350℉ for 8 minutes or until lightly browned.      
    *or*       
    In a glass pie pan.  Microwave at 1-minute intervals until lightly browned.   
    *or*     
    In a skillet on the stovetop.  Cook over medium-low heat for 4-6 minutes.     
    –For all methods, shake or stir several times for even browning.
  • Hack:  Ask the produce clerk to cut a head of cabbage into wedges so you’ll only have to buy what you need.  They’ll wrap the leftover pieces and put it back on the shelf for sale.
Keyword Asian cuisine, Asian food, Asian side dish, buffet, cabbage, cold side dish, cole slaw, coleslaw, make ahead, picnic food, salad, vegan, vegetarian

Did you know?  Cabbage is part of the cruciferous collection of vegetables that are associated with lowering the risk of some types of cancer.

Please check out my article for more health benefits of cabbage as well as some great recipe ideas.

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