Barbecue Baked Beans
1/2 onion, chopped
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 15-oz can kidney beans
1 15-oz can butterbeans
1 15-oz can pork and beans
2 tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon Spice Barn Chili Powder
Combine all ingredients; bake 350 degrees for 1 hour, stirring once.
Berry Pecan Mixed Salad
1 pound mesclun greens
1 package fresh raspberries
1 package fresh blueberries
1 bottle raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing
1 recipe spicy pecans
Place greens on serving plates. Arrange berries and pecans over greens. Serve with raspberry vinaigrette.
Spicy Pecans: Stir together 1/4 cup sugar and 1 cup warm water until sugar dissolves. Add 1 cup pecans; soak 10 minutes. Drain, discard water. Combine 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon Spice Barn Chili Powder, 1/8 teaspoons Spice Barn Ground Red Pepper; toss with pecans. Place on lightly greased baking sheet Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Stir once. Cool.
Spiced Sweet Potatoes
3 sweet potatoes, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Spice Barn Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Spice Barn Cayenne Pepper
Toss potatoes and oil; add remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Pour into greased baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees 40-45 minutes or until tender, stirring every 15 minutes. 8 servings
Chili Popcorn
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon Spice Barn Chili Powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon Spice Barn Garlic Powder
1/8 teaspoon Spice Barn Paprika
6 cups popped corn
Combine first 5 ingredients and drizzle over warm popcorn.
Sloppy Joes
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Spice Barn Black Pepper
1 cup lemon-lime carbonated beverage
2/3 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Spice Barn Chili Powder
hamburger buns
Brown ground beef, onion, bell pepper, salt and pepper until meat is cooked through. Drain. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes. Server on warmed buns.
Chili Parmesan Chicken Rolls
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Spice Barn Chili Powder
1/4 teaspoon Spice Barn Ground Cumin
1/4 teaspoon Spice Barn Black Pepper
8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 ounces Pepper Jack Cheese, cut crosswise into 8 equal slices
1/3 cup melted butter
Combine first 5 ingredients. Flatten chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Place a slice of cheese on each piece of chicken. Roll up from short side; secure with toothpicks. Dip chicken rolls in butter and dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Place seam side down in a baking dish. Freeze until firm. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Garnish with parsley.
Chili Cheese Stuffed Celery
6 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 1/2 tablespoons chunky salsa
1/2 teaspoon Spice Barn Chili Powder
8 celery stalks, cut into 3" pieces
In a food processor, process cheese, mayonnaise and onion. Spoon into a bowl and add salsa and chili powder. Using a pastry bag, pipe into celery cavities. (or spoon in) Garnish with sliced black olives.
Meat Loaf with Chili Tomato Sauce
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup uncooked oatmeal
1 tablespoon Spice Barn Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Spice Barn Black Pepper
Combine all ingredients and place in loaf pan. Pour on sauce and bake at 350 for 1 hour.
Chili Tomato Sauce: Combine 1/2 cup onion and 1/2 cup green pepper with 2 tablespoons oil in a pan and sauté. Add 1 tablespoon flour and stir until smooth. Add 16 ounces of crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and a pinch of sugar. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
Fabulous Mild Barbecue Sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon Spice Barn Chili Powder
8 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/4 cup orange liqueur
Combine all ingredients except liqueur. Add 1/2 cup water and simmer 30 minutes. Stir in liqueur and simmer for 5 additional minutes.
Basic Chili
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 large tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Spice Barn Chili Powder
1/8 teaspoon Spice Barn Ground Red Pepper
1/8 teaspoon Spice Barn Paprika
1 can kidney beans
Brown meat and drain. Combine remaining ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes.
Mexican Corn
1 can whole kernel corn
1 tablespoon green pepper, diced
1 tablespoon pimento, diced
1/2 teaspoon Spice Barn Chili Powder
Combine all ingredients and simmer 15 minutes in small saucepan.
Steak Chili with Black Beans
2 pounds steak of choice
2 teaspoons Spice Barn Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Spice Barn Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Spice Barn Ground Cumin
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans chili style tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon sugar
6 ounce can tomato paste
salt and pepper to taste
sour cream
cheddar cheese, shredded
Cut beef into 1 inch cubes. Place in slow cooker, turn on cooker to low setting. Sprinkle chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin over. Add onion and green pepper. Add beans, tomatoes, and sugar. Cook on low for 10 hours. Uncover and stir in tomato paste. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, garnishing with cheese and sour cream.
Oven Fried Sweet Potatoes
2 teaspoons oil
2 large sweet potatoes
1/4 teaspoon Spice Barn Chili Powder
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon oil
Line baking sheet with aluminum foil greased with 2 teaspoons oil. Heat pan in oven at 450 degrees for 5 minutes. Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2 inch strips. Mix chili powder, sugar, and oil; toss with potatoes. Place on baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, turning as needed.