Sharing Some Great Recipe Ideas With You! – Ginger Teriyaki Chicken, Homemade Bread and Butter Pickles, Easy Blue Ribbon Chili, DIY Apple and Pumpkin Pie Spices, and Cinnamon Butter

Ginger root, with its ancient history and immense health benefits, has been hailed by many cultures as a spice of the heavens.

It is the most widely used and available herbal remedy on the planet, with billions of people using it every day as both food and medicine.

I really enjoyed the flavor that this ginger added to my Teriyaki Ginger Chicken. I gave some to my Aunt for making her Ginger tea. She said with just a bit of honey it made a perfect cup of tea that she thoroughly enjoyed.

Check Out My Recipe for Ginger Teriyaki Chicken Below!​

About Kazu ® 100% Organic Certified Ginger Root Powder

• Their Ginger Powder is made from Sri Lanka finest ginger roots. The ginger roots are dried and then pulverized into powder.
• 100% USDA Certified Organic and grown with sustainable organic methods.
• 80 mesh (for more fine texture) and Grade A quality ginger root with a spicy and strong flavor.
• Add Ginger Powder to boiled water to make tea or use it to flavor your food as a spice. You may use it to prepare snacks, candies, bread, soup, meat and vegetable dishes.
• Ginger powder is loaded with essential oils such as gingerol and zingerone. Also, it contains minerals including copper, potassium, and magnesium.

• 1⁄2 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
• 1/4 teaspoon Ginger Root Powder
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup green onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons oil, divided
• 1 (14 ounce) package frozen Asian-style vegetables
• 1 lb chicken thigh, boneless and skinless, cut into 2 x 1/2-inch slices
• 1 (14-ounce) can bean sprouts, drained
• 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained

DIRECTIONS:

1. Stir together teriyaki sauce, pineapple with juice, ginger, garlic and green onion in a small saucepan.
2. Heat to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large skillet or wok over high heat.
4. Cook and stir vegetables about 4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
5. Remove from skillet; set aside.
6. Pour the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the skillet.
7. Cook and stir chicken about 4 minutes or until no longer pink.
8. Add cooked vegetables back to skillet.
9. Stir in bean sprouts, water chestnuts, and prepared sauce; heat through.
10. Serve over rice or noodles.

NOTE: I made this the other night substituting the frozen vegetables with some fresh broccoli, carrots, onion, zucchini, and yellow squash that I had in the refrigerator. I just cut them into bite-size pieces and cooked until they were tender but still firm like we like them.
​

Turmeric is an old Indian spice with a peppery, warm and bitter flavor and a mild fragrance slightly reminiscent of orange and ginger.It contains a powerful medicinal compound called Curcumin and has long been used as a powerful anti-inflammatory in both the Chinese and Indian medicine.

To get the health benefits that this spice offers I like to add it to many of my dishes. Some of my favorites are gravy, rice, fried chicken, and stir-fry. I also add it to both my store bought and homemade pickles. I loved the nice peppery taste that this turmeric offered and would recommend adding it to any dish that you want to have or don’t mind having a yellow tint.

Check Out My Recipe for Homemade Bread and Butter Pickles Below!​

About Kazu ® 100% Organic Ceylon Ground (Curcumin) Tumeric Root Powder

• Kazu ® 100% Organic Ceylon turmeric has a sharper aroma and finer taste than the more common turmeric. Ceylon turmeric is grounded from the finer Curcuma Longa plant in Sri Lanka, while other turmeric is grounded from cheaper plants in China and India.
• Kazu ® Organic High Purity Tumeric has higher purity and 80 mesh so it is much finer and pure than other brands.
• Their Tumeric can be used in curries, meat and vegetable dishes, and soups.
• Ceylon Tumeric can also be added to baked products, yogurt, juices, bread, gelatins, and more.

INGREDIENTS:

• 25 cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 6 onions, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup pickling salt or Kosher salt (regular table salt has additives in it that will turn the pickles dark and muddy the color of the pickle juice)

• 3 cups cider vinegar
• 5 cups white sugar
• 2 tablespoons mustard seed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon ground turmeric

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large bowl, mix together cucumbers, onions, garlic, and salt.  Leave enough room to cover the bowl with a thin towel (not the fuzzy kind) and add an inch or two of ice on top of the towel. Allow to stand approximately 3 – 4 hours.
2. In a large saucepan, mix the cider vinegar, white sugar, mustard seed, celery seed, whole cloves, and turmeric. Bring to a boil.
3. Drain liquid from the cucumber mixture and rinse. I rinse mine 3 times.
4. Add the cucumbers to the liquid in the saucepan. Bring to a boil again.
5. Transfer cucumbers to sterile containers. Top with liquid leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Seal and chill in the refrigerator until serving or PROCESS in boiling water canner for 15 minutes.
6. For best flavor, allow pickles to stand for 4-6 weeks.

I did a small batch Saturday without onions to use up some leftover cucumbers from my parents anniversary party.

Cinnamon is used to help treat muscle spasms, vomiting, diarrhea, infections, the common cold, loss of appetite, and erectile dysfunction (ED).It may even lower blood sugar in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

With the baking season fast approaching it was time to make my favorite go-to spices. For me, it’s both apple and pumpkin pie spice. I use them in more than just my pies since they add great flavor to eggnog, sweet potatoes, baked apples, cobblers, and more. This was my first time trying Ceylon Cinnamon and I really enjoyed the intensely sweet flavor that this cinnamon offers. Even my boyfriend was able to notice a difference when I put some on his sweet potato the other night. I am going to be making some cinnamon butter and using it for everything that I can think of to add it to!

Check Out My DIY Apple and Pumpkin Pie Spices and Homemade Cinnamon Butter Recipes Below!​

About Kazu ® 100% Organic Herb Powdered Ground Ceylon Cinnamon

• Kazu ® Organic Ceylon Cinnamon has a sharper aroma and sweeter taste than the more common cassia cinnamon. Ceylon cinnamon is known as the “true cinnamon”, while cassia cinnamon is known as the more common and cheaper variety.
• Kazu ® Ceylon Cinnamon is loaded with anti-oxidants including polyphenols. Cinnamon also has anti-inflammatory properties.
• Kazu ® Ceylon Cinnamon is made from the tree barks of Cinnamomun. The bark is extracted and when it dries, cinnamon sticks form, which are then pulverized to make cinnamon powder.
• Ceylon Cinnamon is loaded with anti-oxidants including polyphenols. Cinnamon also has anti-inflammatory properties.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 dash cardamom (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Place all ingredients in a small, sealable container and mix together. Use as directed in recipes that call for apple pie spice.
2. Store in a dry place, up to 6 months.

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves

DIRECTIONS

1. Place all ingredients in a small, sealable container and mix together. Use as directed in recipes that call for pumpkin pie spice.
2. Store in a dry place, up to 6 months.

​

INGREDIENTS

• 1⁄2 cup sweet cream butter (softened, salted)
• 1⁄3 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small bowl, with a hand mixer, beat butter till fluffy.
2. Add confectioner’s sugar a little at a time, blending well.
3. Add cinnamon to the mixture and blend well.
4. Scoop into a small container-serve immediately or refrigerate.
5. Variation: For a butter more like Texas Roadhouse’s, add 1/4 cup liquid honey and mix well before adding the sugar.

This spicy seasoning can boost your metabolism, ease indigestion, and even fend off garden pests.With cooler weather quickly approaching it’s time to start thinking about making your favorite chili. I did just that using this great organic chili powder. It added a hearty and robust flavor to my pot plus I only had to use about half the amount that I normally do with the one that I get off the shelf at my local grocery store. I am very pleased with the taste and quality of this product.

Check Out My Homemade Easy Blue Ribbon Chili Recipe for  Below!​

About Kazu ® 100% Organic Certified Chili Powder (Extra-Hot)

• 100% USDA Certified Organic and grown with sustainable organic methods.
• Grade A quality chili powder. 80 mesh powder instead of 60 mesh powder allows for maximum mixing into cooking.
• Cooking: Use it many different cuisines such as American, Tex-Mex, Chinese, and Korean. Use as a spice for these dishes to add pungency and piquancy.
• Over 40% of your recommended Vitamin A intake and about 8% of Vitamin C intake.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound fresh ground beef
• 1 (46- ounce) can tomato juice
• 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney or pinto beans, drained
• 1 medium-large onion, chopped
• 1 (6 – 8 ounce) can or jar sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1/8 – 1/4 cup chili powder (use less for milder chili)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (use less for milder chili)

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and onions
2. Drain off the fat
3. Put the beef mixture and the remaining ingredients in a 6-quart pot
4. Cover the pot and let the chili simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes. You can also cook in a slow cooker on low for 3 to 4 hours.

I like to top mine with a bit of green onion and shredded cheese.
​

I hope you try one or all of the great recipe ideas. They are all easy and oh, so delicious.