Our “Go To” Spice

Available at local grocery stores
and always in my spice cabinet.

At least ten years ago when the Woodsmen and I started wanting to spice our foods beyond salt and pepper we found a spice blend.  The Morton Nature’s Seasons-Seasoning Blend which contains salt, black pepper, sugar, spices, natural onion flavor, natural garlic flavor, parsley and celery seeds. For someone just starting out, a novice cook or a cook on the run can use this “Go To” spice.

We use it in cold salads and hot meals alike! A favorite for a long time when needing a quick meal is called “Bachelor” chicken. Those frozen chicken breast’s that you can buy in three/four pound sacks in every grocery or big box store. You can pre-thaw the chicken breast; season with the spice, warm your skillet and oil before cooking your chicken. The other option is to throw the frozen chicken breast directly into the oiled warm skillet; cover and turn the heat down to medium low. You can go off and leave this un-attended while you do something else, make a salad to go with your meal, wash a load of laundry, drink a cup of chamomile tea or anything that is your hearts desire. The chicken will defrost and begin the cooking process while you are attending to other things. Grandma Spicy loved this meal because it had wonderful taste and had no waste; just a little water escaping while on defrosting.

This spice is also grand when sprinkled into raw ground beef or ground turkey. Spicing patties is the right idea and it really makes these meats magnificent enough for your grill or skillet. Alternately; when cooking these meats to the ground stage for spaghetti and those types of dishes this spice adds an extra level of flavor they deserve.

This is a good spice to take camping or when you spend that week in a condo with friends and family. The basics in it along with the flavor profile from this spice mixture compliment many types of cooking from Italian, Mexican, and Asian to American. Many times it is the first layer of spice Grandma Spicy sprinkles into her food before another spice makes into the skillet or bowl.

This “Go To” Spice by Morton’s has been a faithful part of our family. I am sure that there are other spice combinations branded by other companies that are your “Go To” spice. I would love to hear from other cooks and their spice adventures because everything is better when it is a little spicy!

Grandma Spicy