VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE!
How about giving you friends and family a spice jar this holiday season?
I had a few people over for dinner the other night and they were raving about the shredded Mexican chicken I had prepared. I surprised them all when I gave each one a jar of ‘holiday’ spices. When I fill my spice gift jars, I add enough spice for two meals.
This dry mix of spices will add a unique zing to any chicken dish. Most of these spices you will have in your own cupboard. Try the suggested chili powders for this mix. My spice blend has just the right amount of heat and flavor to make all your guests ask for the ‘secret’ recipe. In fact you can give them a jar of spices as a gift this holiday season! If you are able to prepare your own fresh ground cumin adds a great dimension to the dish. Fresh is always more fragrant and the taste is sensational. Do you want great flavor without adding a lot of heat? This would be a good mix. THE REAL GIFT IS THE RECIPE!
Combine the spices in the Mexican Chicken recipe and package. This is the perfect hostess or other gift to give along with the printed recipe!
INGREDIENTS
2 teaspoons ground cumin (grind you own in a mortar and pestle )
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon powdered red chili ~ i.e. Ancho, chile de arbol, New Mexican Chile.
Dash of Cayenne pepper ~ or ~ to taste
1 teaspoon salt ( use Kosher, sea salt or Himalayan pink salt )
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Mexican Shredded Chicken ( recipe inside ), Chocolate Chili Truffles ( in box )
I like giving my friends and neighbors little treats this time of year, spreading happiness and good wishes.
DID YOU KNOW? Spices not only excite your taste buds but are composed of an impressive list of phyto-nutrients, essential oils, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins that are essential for overall wellness. Spices have been part part of our food ever since the spice trade began and when salt was a form of currency. Today we value healing spices even more. Thanks to the Arab and European explorers, whose contributions in spreading them from their place of origin to the rest of the planet has immensely broaden their use and popularity all over the world!
Mortar & Pestle, Garlic Powder, Cumin, Cayenne, Salt, Pepper & Ancho Chili Powder
Simply Splendid Food 
Great idea! Very trending! 🙂
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Love the idea of giving a personalised spice mix as a gift. Something I’d love to receive.
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This is a great idea. My friends will like this spicy gift. I’ll tell them, “they need a little spice in their lives”! Good old fashioned fun!
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My spicy friends will enjoy this thoughtful gift!
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I like the addition of a little fabric on top of the jars. Nice touch! What a wonderful little gift.
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I actually used a scrap of leftover wrapping paper. Fabric would be even better. A pretty ribbon and pinking the edges will give this the finishing touch. This is far better than some expensive item from a gourmet gift shop!
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I agree. You know, I have some fun wrapping paper that I could use. Thanks for the inspiration. You are so right – homemade spices are way better than any store bought brand.
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I love this idea for gifts. I found a taco seasoning recipe on Pinterest and now I don’t want to use packets anymore. It is so easy and tastes better to make your own.
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You are right! This way you know exactly what is in it! ◔‿◔
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Your friends are lucky to know you. Wonderful gifts from your kitchen, in my opinion. 🌿
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You are so kind!!! 💖
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I speak from the heart. 🍓
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