Happy News Now! Chef Stevie's Spice Recipes

Here are the spice recipes from The Balanced Plate with Chef Stevie on KCMJ's Happy News Now! 9/25/15

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Spiced Cider
1/4 c brown sugar
1/2 tsp allspice berries
1 tsp whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 tsp salt
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 unpeeled and quartered orange
2 quarts apple cider

Bring all ingredients to a boil. Strain and serve warm.  This recipe also makes a great mulled wine instead of using cider.

Asian Chili Oil
1 oz dried Thai chilies
1/2 tbsp. Szechuan peppercorns
1/2 c olive oil
1/2 c sesame oil
pinch salt

Crush the chilies and peppercorns in a grinder or mortar and pestle. You only want it crushed, not ground. Gently heat the oil, add the spices, and cook about 4 minutes or until spices darken.  Let cool and add salt.  Use to finish off dishes for a spicy kick!  Try adding to rice wine vinegar for an Asian twist on a vinaigrette dressing.

Jamaican Jerk Dry Rub
3/4 c allspice
4 c salt
2 3/4 c dry granulated garlic
2 c brown sugar
1/2 c chipotle chili powder
1/4 c ground cloves
1 c dried thyme
1 c black pepper
2 c cayenne pepper
1/2 c cinnamon

Mix. Use for meats, poultry, fish/seafood or even grilled veggies.