Gluten Free~Salt Free Spice Blends, Barbecue Rubs & more

We have recently discovered that there are many people who suffer from Celiac Disease and who are looking for Gluten Free products. We have just what they need on our website. From Spice Blends from Around the World to Barbecue Rubs and Salad Dressings we carry some of the best. These are not just regular single spices, they are blends using many different spices that are gluten free. A great way to add some variety and delicious taste to your meals. These spice blends are also SALT FREE and a real treat for someone who is on a salt restricted diet.

So please check out our website and let us know what you think.

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THEY ARE IN~AJI CEREZA CHILI PEPPERS

AJI CEREZA CHILI PEPPERS arrived today and will be added to our website this weekend so keep watching & place your order. These are beautiful peppers that look just like bing cherries. Chad and I don't eat anything hot so can't taste test them!

Please visit our website today!

Aji Cereza peppers are a variety most commonly found in the Peruvian jungle. One of the smaller varieties of chile pepper, they are cherry shaped and a deep red color. They rank just below habanero chilies on many pepper heat scales, making them a good substitution if you’re looking to reduce the heat level of a habanero based recipe by only a little bit.

These dried Aji Cereza chilies are certified organic.

Scoville Heat Rating: 70,000-80,000

Origin: Peru

Applications: Reconstitute these chilies and add to soups, sauces, and other dishes. Chop them up, toast them (optional) slightly and add them still dried. Take the tops off and grind them into chili powder using a spice grinder or blender for use as is or as part of your own spice blends. Perfect for sauces, salsas and Mexican, Central American & South American cooking when you want to bring the heat.

How to Store and Share: For best storage, please keep these chilies in a cool, dry place

AJI CEREZA CHILI PEPPERS From Savvy Gourmet Shop

Chad just ordered these the other day and they should be in shortly!! He is searching the internet for more chili peppers; rare, tasty and of different heat levels.

Aji Cereza peppers are a variety most commonly found in the Peruvian jungle. One of the smaller varieties of chile pepper, they are cherry shaped and a deep red color. They rank just below habanero chilies on many pepper heat scales, making them a good substitution if you’re looking to reduce the heat level of a habanero based recipe by only a little bit.

These dried Aji Cereza chilies are certified organic.

Scoville Heat Rating: 70,000-80,000

Origin: Peru

How to Use: Reconstitute these chilies and add to soups, sauces, and other dishes. Chop them up, toast them (optional) slightly and add them still dried. Take the tops off and grind them into chili powder using a spice grinder or blender for use as is or as part of your own spice blends. Perfect for sauces, salsas and Mexican, Central American & South American cooking when you want to bring the heat.

How to Store and Share: For best storage, please keep these chilies in a cool, dry place.

We also sell Bhut Jolokia/Ghost peppers and powder (the HOTTEST pepper in the world, over 1 million SHU, Red Savina Habanero Powder, Aji Mirasol Dried Peppers, Chipotle Pepper Powder, Habanero Peppers, Hot Chinese Mustard, Thai Peppers and Wasabi. We will be adding more soon.

Take a look

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We are very excited as every month we have more and more orders for many of our Spice Blends from Around The World (some Gluten Free, Salt Free), Barbecue Rubs, Curries, Chili Peppers and more.

***A SPECIAL GIFT FOR THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE***

Hello and Happy Holidays to everyone!! We would like you to take a look at our website for some wonderful gift ideas for that special person who loves to cook, especially Ethnic dishes. We also specialize in selling Gluten Free, Salt Free, Preservative Free spice blends, barbecue rubs and more. These have much more flavor than you can ever imagine. We use them in a lot of our dishes at home and are really enjoying them!! Even if you are not on a "special diet" these make a wonderful addition to any dish. Tired of making the same ol' thing; these give lots of variety, are very easy to use and we can even include some recipes upon request. We also sell many Curry blends from Thailand and India, Chili Peppers & Powders (including the World's HOTTEST, the Bhut Jolokia/Ghost), and right now we are having a 50% off sale on some of our products such as Grains of Paradise, Cardamom Pods, H.B.I. Garlic, a Competition Winning Barbecue Rub, Ras El Hanout, Thai Seasoning and more. This is a great deal that you just can't pass up!!

Create your own basket, tie it up with cellaphane and a bow and you have a very special, very tasty, wonderful gift!!

Click below to see many more and place your order today. We ship very quickly and you can even mail us your payment if you don't like to pay online (just send us a note from the About Us page with your order).

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Best Wishes for a Safe and Happy Holiday Season
from Savvy Gourmet Shop!

SHOP HERE FOR GREAT GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

Gluten Free...Salt Free...MSG Free...
Preservative Free

Spice Blends, Barbecue Rubs, & Salad Dressings from Around The World. We have been trying many of them right here at home and they are a real TASTE TREAT! You will never believe how delicious they are until you try them. If you enjoy ethnic cooking then these are a must to add to your pantry whether you are on a special diet or not. We also carry Thai and Indian Curries, the HOTTEST pepper in the World (Bhut Jolokia or Ghost), as well as regular Beef, Chicken & Pork Rubs, Blends and much more.

Right now we are trying to make room for new spices and need to sell out
some of our inventory.
We are offering many products at 50% off.

Check out our website @ www.savvygourmetshop.com

Back from Albuquerque & Back to Work

Yes we are back from vacation and our website is up and running strong. Please let your family and friends know about us. We are now carrying a large selection of:

Gluten Free...Salt Free...MSG Free....Preservation Free

Spice Blends, Barbecue Rubs, & Salad Dressings from Around The World. We have been trying many of them right here at home and they are a real TASTE TREAT! You will never believe how delicious they are until you try them. If you enjoy ethnic cooking then these are a must to add to your pantry whether you are on a special diet or not.

We also carry Thai and Indian Curries, the HOTTEST pepper in the World (Bhut Jolokia or Ghost), as well as regular Beef, Chicken & Pork Rubs, Blends and much more.

Right now we are trying to make room for new spices and need to sell out some of our inventory so we are offering many products at a huge discount. Be sure to check these out also.

www.savvygourmetshop.com

Hope you will visit soon!

Now back to that wonderful trip we had. New Mexico is a beautiful area with lots of mountains, beautiful scenery, Indian history, and food! We had Indian Taco's at a roadside stand which are taco's made on Indian Fry Bread (delicious).

They are finally here...read on!

Fabulous Blends without sacrificing the taste!

Whether you just want to be conscious of healthier cooking or are on
a restricted diet we offer:

Gluten Free...Salt Free...MSG Free...Preservative Free

Many Delicious Spice Blends, Seasonings, Salad Dressing Mixes and Barbecue Rubs


are now listed on our website and available for sale.

We have also added many new products.


and we are still selling the

Bhut Jolokia or Ghost Peppers and Powder
(Hottest Pepper in the World)

We offer great prices and great service!!

Click here to go to our website

BEWARE....BEWARE....BEWARE

Recognized as the world's hottest pepper by Guinness Book of World Records, the Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Pepper) is in a class by itself. Measured at over ONE MILLION Scoville heat units, the Bhut Jolokia is deadly hot, nearly twice as hot as the famous Red Savina. Hotter than you can imagine.

Here it is by popular demand, but we strongly suggest that you
proceed with caution........

Yes we carry the insanely HOT, HOT, HOT Dried Bhut Jolokia or Ghost Peppers in whole pods and ground. Available in 1/2 ounce size (16-20 pods) for $4.50 and 1 ounce (32-35 pods) for $7.95. Order now!

BEWARE....BEWARE....BEWARE

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HUGE SALE~SAVE LOTS OF $$$$

We are currently having a huge SALE on many of our Spice Blends from Around the World, Chili peppers & powders, Barbecue Rubs including Applewood Smoke and Pecan, Curries, Sea Salts, and more. We over bought and are trying to reduce some of our stock so PLEASE HELP us. We are also trying to make some money to take a vacation which we haven't had in 15 years. All of our products are hermetically sealed and labeled with an expiration date of which all are very fresh.

You really should check this out. The sale is being held in our eBay store. We are Power Sellers with excellent feedback so please take a look by clicking below:

Our eBay store

Our method of payment is PayPal only. If you would like to send a money order please email us with your order at:

Savvygourmetshop@gmail.com

We also have our own website located at:

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You can pay either with PayPal, money order or check

Check us out and place an order. We guarantee you will be very

pleased with whatever you order!

BE THE HIT AT YOUR NEXT BARBECUE!!!

We have some of the best barbecue rubs you will ever taste listed for sale on our website!!

Applewood Smoke contains the sweetest apple in combination with a smoky flavor. This is a real crowd pleaser!

Pecan Rub enhances the flavor of your pork, poultry and beef products by leaving a sweet and smoky taste to your favorite barbecue!Pecans, Brown sugar, Spices, Turbinado Sugar, Natural Smoked flavor, Salt, and Garlic.

Competition Barbecue Rub is a winner of many National Barbecue Cook-Offs. The ingredients are not available to anyone for obvious reasons. This is a great all purpose seasoning for use on all cuts of beef, pork, poultry, seafood and also vegetables.

Suggested uses: Sprinkle liberally over meat or vegetables. For best results with meats, apply the rub before cooking and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For vegetables use as you would salt or pepper. Be a hit at your next barbecue!!

Afghan Rib Rub contains a combination of spices that are widely used in Afghan cuisine. It is recommended that you work a generous amount into lamb or chicken up to 24 hours before cooking; cover and refrigerate the meat until ready to use. Contains black pepper, cumin, turmeric, cardamom and coriander.

East Meets West Barbecue Rub is inspired by Wagon Calvary of West Settlers. This rub is influenced by the resourcefulness of American settlers as they traveled west and shared their spices among their fellow travelers in their wagon trains. The pungent taste is influenced by the oriental spices of Szechuan Peppercorns and Ginger, and the Chipotle Peppers and Aumac Berries, harmoniously blend the cultures to a very fragrant bold taste.

Salt Free!!! MSG Free!!! Gluten Free!!! Preservative Free!!!

Hot as Texas Barbecue Rub is made especially for the brave at heart, hot spicy full of strong flavor from a variety of chilies, peppercorns and Wasabi and the bolder flavor comes from Brown Mustard and Paprika. This is a spice surprise for all you hot lovers!!

To create Wet Mop mix 2-3 tbsp of Texas Tear Dropper rub with: 1 cup tomato sauce, 1/3 cup of vegetable oil, 1/3 cup of Worcestershire sauce, 1/3 c. of vinegar, 2 cups of beef stock, 1/3 cup of soy sauce. To minimize burning of the tomatoes, mop your meat towards the end of the cooking.

Use: This is a great hot baby back rib rub. Simply drizzle the meat with olive oil, coat the meat with the rub to taste and cook to enhance the overall flavor. Great for brisket, beef ribs and strip steaks.

Contains all of these great ingredients~Chipotle Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Aleppo Pepper, Chili Powder, Black Pepper, Molasses powder, Ground Cumin, Brown Mustard, Wasabi Powder, Amchur Powder, Paprika, Garlic, Onion, Celery Seeds.

Salt Free!!! MSG Free!!! Gluten Free!!! Preservative Free!!!

Napa Valley Rub contains Sun Dried Tomatoes, Rosemary, Lemon Peel, Fennel, Black Pepper, Chili, Garlic, Citric Acid, Sea Salt. The tasty ingredients in this rub make it suitable for any cut of meat.

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Enjoy Cooking~Like HOT Peppers????

We sell Spice Blends from Around The World, Chili Peppers (from mild to the HOTTEST), Curries from Thailand and India, Barbecue Rubs (Applewood Smoke, Pecan, Competition), and many more wonderful products. Everything is hermetically sealed and labeled with an expiration date (all are extremely fresh). We overbought and need to make room. Please check out our website at

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We also offer free shipping on orders over $25.00. Please come shop with us!!

A REMINDER ABOUT OUR HUGE SALE!!!

This picture is of 1 ounce of our dried Shitake Mushrooms that we have in stock right now and they are on sale for $1.50 an ounce. We also carry Porcini, Morel, Chanterelle, and a Gourmet Medley which are also drastically reduced and ready to be shipped to your home. We bought way to many so are offering them for a very low price. Dried mushrooms are wonderful to have on hand and can be added to almost anything.

Our mushrooms have a 2 year shelf life when stored properly either in a cool, dry place or in the freezer.

To use Dried Mushrooms as fresh, reconstitute by simmering in water for 15-20 minutes, drain or reserve liquid for further use (makes a great broth). Use 2 parts water to 1 part product. Seal the unused portion of dehydrated mushrooms in a bag, and they'll still maintain their fresh taste for approximately 2 years when stored properly.

1 oz = 8 ozs rehydrated

We have drastically reduced prices on many of our products because we over bought. These can all be found in our

eBay store

All are hermetically sealed and labeled with expiration dates of approximately 1 year. We specialize in selling Spice Blends from Around The World, Chili Peppers (from mild to the hottest), Barbecue Rubs, Sea Salts, Curries and more.

On a personal note: May Michael Jackson rest in peace. He will always be remembered and adored by his millions of fans for the fabulous artist that he was/is. I know this one will.

HUGE SALE~SAVE LOTS OF $$$$

Hello. We are having a huge SALE on the majority of our Ethnic Spice Blends, Curries, Barbecue Rubs, Dried Mushrooms, Sea Salts and more. This would be a great time for you to stock up with these lower than ever prices. We have way to much inventory and need to make room.

On a more personal note Chad and I have been married for 15 years and are trying to take our very first vacation/honeymooon. Of course, we need $$$ to do that.

So please....go to our eBay store and buy...buy...buy!! The clickable link is below.

A special note from Midnight, the kitty cat..."I need a break too, please send my Mommy and Daddy on vacation. I didn't even have enough money to buy my Dad a Father's Day present.
LOL

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Well it's June

Well it's hard to believe that it is June already and half of the year gone. Believe me when I say the older you get the faster these years go by. Speaking of getting older, my husband Chad turned 60 last week!! He had a nice day filled with all the things he likes to do. Then in the evening I made him Dungennes (sp) crab for dinner. We were both in our glory as this is one of our favorite meals. We don't see them very often in the grocery stores here in Florida but when we do we stock pile some in the freezer for special occasions!!

Now on to the business part of our life. We have lots of our spices, etc on sale on eBay....maybe you should take a look.

click here to go to our eBay store

Things are basically the same price on our website but you can save lots on shipping if you spend $25.00 it's FREE. I'm not able to put things for sale on the website because PayPal isn't set up for that yet.

We are basically seriously considering slimming down the spice selection we carry to concentrate just on the ones that we sell a lot of like the HOTTEST pepper in the World. We have been selling these spices for years changing from one selection to another...like organic to Ethnic spice blends. eBay has changed in many ways since we started selling in their rules and prices. None are in a good way for their sellers and we're pretty tired of it. We hope to get to the point of just selling from our website. We'll only have to worry for a couple of years about it because Chad will be retiring in 2 years.

Well I must sign off for now. Please come and buy something.

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~~~Grains of Paradise + Alton Brown Recipe for Lentil Soup~~~

Imagine one little seed that tastes like a combination of a mild black pepper, ginger, cardamom and coriander. Warm, spicy, a tad bitter, Grains of Paradise have a full, delicious taste and a lovely, citrus aroma.

Wade into the swamps of the West African "pepper coast," and you'll find this herbaceous, leafy perennial. The cube-ish seeds are found in pods that develop from violet/white, trumpet-like flowers. Grey when ground, the seeds are at first reddish brown. A member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), the spice is also known as melegueta pepper, guinea grains, guinea pepper, and alligator pepper. (It's not the same spice as Brazilian Malagueta pepper, though, which is a member of the Capsicum family.)

Commonly referred to as alligator pepper or melegueta pepper, our gourmet grains of paradise are grown in Africa and provide a warm, spicy bite with slightly bitter overtones. Grains of Paradise traveled the spice route via caravans over the Sahara. In Europe, it was often substituted for black pepper--until Vasco da Gama reached India in 1498 and replenished supplies of black pepper. The seeds were first named "Grains of Paradise" in the Middle Ages, when they were enjoyed as flavorings. They were often used throughout history to flavor alcohol. In fact, while England's Queen Elizabeth I used the grains for spicing wines and strengthening beer, King George III later declared the practice illegal and issued a heavy fine on any brewer who possessed the grains--as well as any druggist who sold it to a brewer. In the Caribbean islands, natives use the seeds for medicine and in voodoo rites. West Africans use the spice as a flavoring, but they also chew the seeds for their warming and digestive properties.

Grains of Paradise has become one of our new "hot" sellers. Alton Brown has had some recipes lately on the FoodTV Network Channel, one of our favorite channels to watch.

Click here to purchase Grains of Paradise from our website.

We are also PowerSellers on eBay and
our user ID is spices4uandchilistoo.

Recipe for Alton Brown's Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup onion (chopped finely)
• 1/2 cup carrot (chopped finely)
• 1/2 cup celery (chopped finely)
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 lb lentils (culled & rinsed)
• 1 cup tomato (peeled & cubed)
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 1 quart vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander (ground)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin (ground)
• 1/2 teaspoon grains of paradise (ground)

Directions

1. with salt, sweat the onion, carrot, and celery in hot olive oil.
2. add the broth, tomatoes, lentils and seasonings.
3. bring to a boil.
4. reduce heat and cover, cooking about 35-45 minutes.
5. blend if desired (I do not blend).

Deb's Update

Hello. Thought I would update my personal quests for you. As of today, Wednesday, May 5/27 my hubby and I are back on Weight Watchers after a little bit of a break. I have also quit smoking again. I had quit for about 3 months and started again last Friday....I was so sure that I could smoke for a couple of days and then stop again and that is exactly what I did. During that couple of days of smoking I felt like crap. My throat was so sore and I was so congested that it wasn't very difficult to quit again. I don't like feeling like that anymore. The bad thing is that now I have to start counting all over again so now I'm on Day 2! Any of you that are young or even young..ish stop now because it only gets harder the longer you wait. My Doctor actually told me that it was better for me to be heavy than to smoke.

Now on to fun things....don't forget to take a look at our website. We specialize in selling Spice Blends from Around The World, Barbecue Rubs, Chili Peppers including the HOTTEST in the world, Dried Mushrooms, Salt-Free Spice Blends, etc.

Click here www.savvygourmetshop.com

We are also Power Sellers on eBay, user ID spices4uandchilistoo.

More Salt Free Recipes

~~~Napa Valley Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin~~~

Jam-packed with flavor, this Napa Valley Meritage Herb Rub is all that you need to turn pork tenderloin into a wine country style feast. Invite friends for a celebration and toast to life’s simple pleasures—simply prepared, high flavor foods, great wine and good friends!

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 3 tbsp. Made in Napa Valley Herb Rub (or substitute any of our Rubs)

Light grill. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and Napa Valley heritage Herb Rub to form a paste.

Rub the tenderloin(s) with the paste, covering with a generous amount.

Place on grill, and sear, turning once or twice to get a nice brown crust on all sides, about 5 minutes.

Move the tenderloin(s) to the side of the grill over lower heat and cook another 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally.

Check for doneness by cutting into the thickest part of the tenderloin, which should be just pink.

Remove to a cutting board, cover with aluminum foil for 5 minutes before slicing on the diagonal and serving.

Note:

If broiling, place tenderloin(s) on a foil-lined baking sheet, sear, turning once or twice to get a nice brown crust on all sides, about 5 minutes. Cook for another 6-8 minutes, turning every couple of minutes.

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~~~Chicken Ras- El Hanout With Lentils~~~

Yield: 4 servings

Serve with Pita bread or over rice.
Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion (or 2 small), thinly sliced and finely chopped
6 chicken thighs
4 garlic cloves
1/2 cup of black lentils
¼ teaspoon saffron
½ teaspoon ginger
½ teaspoon black pepper ground
¼ teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
½ teaspoon Ras el hanut
¼ teaspoon fenugreek seed powder
1/3 cup of water or chicken broth

First, bring to boil 3 cups of water in a small pot and add lentils. Cook lentils for 7 minutes and turn off the heat. Let it remain in the hot water until chicken is almost cooked.

Second, rinse the chicken inside and out. Remove any excess fat and leftover pinfeathers and pat the outside dry. Season both sides of the chicken with salt, black pepper, and ras el- hanut.

In a tagine or large casserole over medium high heat add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add onion and garlic and sauté until brown about 8 minutes. Add spices: saffron, ginger, black pepper, salt, turmeric, ras el hanut, and fenugreek; sauté for 3 more minutes. Add seasoned chicken to pot and sprinkle over the chopped fresh parsley and cilantro. Cover and lower the heat. simmer on low for 30 minutes. Drain lentils from the water. Turn chicken thighs over, add lentils, and 1/3 cup of water; stir, taste juices, and adjust seasoning to taste. Cook for 20 more minutes until lentils are soft and mostly absorbed.

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~~~With Zhug Make a spicy dip appetizer by using one of the flowing:~~~

Feta Cheese, Cream Cheese or Sour Cream Zhug Blend Olive Oil Directions: 1. Spread cheese, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with zhug blend
Zhug Paste Ingredients: 1/4 lb Green Chili Pepper 10 cloves Garlic 1 bundle Fresh Cilantro 1 teaspoon Zhug Blend 5 teaspoon Cold Water 1/4 tablespoon Salt Directions: Place all ingredients in a food processor and grind it finely. Place paste in a glass jar and store for up to one month in the refrigerator. Serving Suggestions: Use this spicy paste sparingly as a garnish for Hummus or other dips, added to soups or as a spread for meat or fish.

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~~~East Meets West Barbecue Rub~~~

Wet Marinade: 1/3 cup Soy Sauce and 1 tbsp Sesame oil, or ? cup Red wine with ? cup V-8, 1 tbsp of rub per 4 servings of meat (more rub is OK if you prefer stronger taste). Marinade for 6-12 hrs.

Rub Pomade: Use 2 parts Worcestershire Sauce and 3 parts Tomato Sauce with 2 parts rub to produce a paste. Spread to generously cover the meat and marinate for at least 12 hours.

Note: Remember to bring the steak to room temperature before cooking.

Suggested Recipe: Rub into steaks, sprinkle over roasts, or add to burger patties. To marinate, combine with olive oil, and a dash of red wine. After marinating, slow cook or smoke a brisket.

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Please check out our website for some wonderful Spice Blends from Around The World, Barbecue Rubs, Chili Peppers & Powders, Dried Mushrooms, Curries, etc.

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Chad says "Hurry and buy our curries"!!

Today, Chad wants me to blog about the different kinds of Curries that we carry in our website. He has used many of them here in our kitchen and the flavors are outstanding. The fabulous thing about curry powders is that you can use them for more than just sauces. Try using them as a sprinkle on fish or as a rub on ribs and spice up various vegetarian dishes. Spice up chicken salad with curry and grapes or use it in a breading for fried chicken....yum!!

Curries are the embodiment of creativity, so be creative!

Balti Curry Blend is a very aromatic curry blend based on the rich and creamy balti style cooking. Key spices are black & green cardamoms, ginger, black and white cumin, coriander, mace, cassia mustard seeds, pepper, curry leaves and cloves. A mildish blend.

Cambodian Lemongrass Curry~Try using this curry powder to make sauces for beef, chicken, pork, seafood, tofu and vegetables. To make a paste, simply mix together equal parts of spice, water and olive oil. Add 1-2 tbsp paste to a cup of coconut milk, yogurt, water or a combination of these to make a sauce. The neat thing about curry powders is that you can use them for more than just sauces. Try using them as a sprinkle on fish or as rub on ribs. Curries are the embodiment of creativity, so be creative!

This blend contains Lemongrass, Shallots, Lampong peppercorns, Galangal Root, Kaffir Lime Leaves, Red Thai chiles, Mild Green Chile powder, Roasted Garlic, White Onion, Salt, Ginger and Sour Salt.

This is a great curry powder for “spicy flavor”, without a lot of “spicy heat”.

Curry Powder Spice Blend (mild) is salt-free and used to flavor soups and stews, and is great for adding a kick to all kinds of sauces and marinades, as well as meatloaf and burgers, chicken, tuna, pasta and potato salads.

Contains Turmeric, Fenugreek, Coriander, Cumin, Fennel, Onion, Black Pepper, Cloves, Garlic, Allspice, Cinnamon, Ginger, Lemongrass, Cardamom and Mace.

Curry Powder Spice Blend (hot) is another one of our salt-free curries. This contains many spices for a delicious flavor. It contains Turmeric, Fenugreek, Coriander, Cumin, Black Pepper, Cloves, African Bird Peppers at 90,000 Scoville Heat Units, Garlic, Allspice, Fennel, Cinnamon, Ginger, Cayenne Powder at 40,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), Lemongrass, Cardamom and Mace Powders.

Garam Masala Spice Blend (salt-free) is recommended for poultry, seafood and vegetable curries. Not recommended for rice pilaf or Biranyi dishes.
Contains Coriander, Cumin, Chilies, Cloves, Bay Leaves, Cassia, Ginger.

Green Thai Curry Spice Blend (salt-free) is essential to Thai cuisine but also can be used to spice up other Asian and Indian curries; just 1 tsp. is enough to punch up the aroma and flavor. Also try sprinkling 1-2 tsp. into ordinary chicken or tuna salad to really spice it up. Contains Galangal, two types of Green Chilis, Cumin, Coriander, Shallots, Garlic, Cilantro, Lemongrass, Red Thai Chilis, Lampong Pepper and Kaffir Lime Leaves.


Korma Curry Spice Blend is the mildest and creamiest of all curries. Rich and warm, kids just love it. Try this one with pineapple chunks and juice combined with cream. It's finger-lickin' good! A blend of spices with a medium hot taste containing Coriander, Cinnamon, Paprika, Mustard, Cumin, Clove, Ginger, Cayenne, Black Pepper, Salt, Garlic, Spice Extracts, Flavorings, Natural Color.

Red Thai Curry Blend can be used to start making great Thai-style curries, which are different then Indian Curries, but equally delicious. Thai curries are thinner in texture, usually made with aromatic fish sauce, and tend to have medium to hot heat levels. Thai food is amazing and has become very popular, but learning to cook good Thai at home is a mystery for most of us.

This very tasty curry blend contains Spanish paprika, Lemon grass, Salt, Shallots, Galangal, Cumin, Coriander, Chinese Red pepper, Red Thai Chiles, Lampong peppercorns, Cilantro, Garlic, Kaffir lime leaves, Sweet Basil and Spearmint.

Rogan Josh Spice Blend is an onion-based blend that is sweet to medium hot. It is used to make a traditional curry paste, mix powder with fish sauce or water and squeeze in fresh lime juice until it has a pasty consistency. Use that paste in your favorite dishes. Usually cooked with lamb but just as good with chicken. Contains Coriander, Turmeric, Fenugreek, Cumin, Ginger, Salt, Onion, Pepper & Cayenne.

Tandoori Masala Curry Blend is a smoky, tasty curry that mixes well with yogurt, just marinate and grill. You may also season shrimp, tenderloin, ribs or brisket with this blend. This is a traditional favorite in India and is perhaps the most popularly known Indian dish all over the world. Contains Coriander, Cumin, Salt, Paprika, Garlic, Chilis, Mustard, Cinnamon, and Cloves. Contains No sugar and No MSG.

Tikka Masala is a versatile and mild curry. Add to yogurt with ginger, onions and garlic and marinade your meat or fish overnight, then grill, bake or roast. There are several variations for this blend. This one contains Coriander, Turmeric, Salt, Mustard Powder, Garlic, Cumin, Ginger, Cayenne Pepper, Paprika, Cardamom, Spice and Extracts.

Vindaloo Curry Blend is traditionally very hot and when I say "Hot" I mean Hot!! Full of fresh wonderful flavor with Coriander, Paprika, Turmeric, Cumin, Chili, Mustard, Salt, Fenugreek, Garlic, Ginger, Pepper, Cardamom, Fennel and Cloves producing a golden curry powder. No Sugar, No MSG

Check back for recipes using some of these curries.

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Recipes for Salt Free Spice Blends

How To Use Afghan Rib Rub:

Use 1-2 tsp of Ribs Blend for every 1 lbs of ribs meat

Directions:

1) Rub meat with Ribs Blend
2) Set aside meat for minimum 1 hour
3) BBQ or bake* meat as desired

* bake at 350 degrees for best results.

Can be rubbed into beef, pork or chicken two hours before grilling. It also adds a pungent note to tuna, swordfish, bluefish or bass if rubbed onto both sides of the steaks or fillets about an hour before grilling. In either case, the rub can be left on the meat or fish while grilling to make a blackened, seasoned crust.

Recipe for Mecalef - Egyptian Mix- chicken/vegetables

Ready in 1 hour. Serves 4-6

Ingredients:
4 chicken thighs, 1 medium onion, diced, 2 tbs olive oil, 1 tsp butter, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp Mecalef mix, 2 bay leaves, 1 medium tomato, finely diced 1/4 cup of water
Directions:
In a medium pot, put 2 tbs of olive oil,1 tsp of butter and salt saute the onion. Then add , 1/2 tsp of Mecalef mix, 2 bay leaves, 1 finely diced tomato and mix all together for a few seconds. Next add the chicken thighs* and water; lower the heat and cook for at least 1 hour.
Serve with rice.
* the chicken can be replaced with fish, beef or vegetables.

1) Rub meat with Ribs Blend
2) Set aside meat for minimum 1 hour
3) BBQ or bake* meat as desired * bake at 350 degrees for best results. Can be rubbed into beef, pork or chicken two hours before grilling. It also adds a pungent note to tuna, swordfish, bluefish or bass if rubbed onto both sides of the steaks or fillets about an hour before grilling. In either case, the rub can be left on the meat or fish while grilling to make a blackened, seasoned crust.

~~~Chicken Kabobs with Baharat Spice Blend~~~

We make these year round. Great for barbecues or for mid-winter dinners. Yogurt is a great tenderizer for meat. If marinated overnight, the kabobs take minimal time and effort to put together.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup plain yogurt (middle-eastern if available)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon baharat spice blend
  
• 2 lemons, juiced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• to taste, salt
• 1 each, vegetables of your choice, cut into chunks (onions, zucchini, tomatoes, bell peppers).
  

Serves / Yields

4-6 servings

Preparation Instructions

Cut chicken into 1 1/2 inch cubes.

Mix the remaining ingredients thoroughly and check salt. Marinate the chicken for 2 hours or overnight in a sealed non-reactive container. Zip lock bags work well.

Oil skewers and thread chicken, alternating with vegetables. Baste vegetables with marinade. Grill, turning and basting occasionally, for 5-6 minutes or until done.

The kabobs can also be cooked under the broiler.

Serve with Basmati rice or couscous with lemon wedges. A salad of romaine lettuce with cucumbers and tomatoes, sprinkled with olive oil, lemon juice and salt will round out the meal.

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~~~Recipe for Mecalef - Egyptian Mix- chicken/vegetables~~~

Ready in 1 hour. Serves 4-6

Ingredients:
4 chicken thighs, 1 medium onion, diced, 2 tbs olive oil, 1 tsp butter, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp Mecalef mix, 2 bay leaves, 1 medium tomato, finely diced 1/4 cup of water
Directions:
In a medium pot, put 2 tbs of olive oil,1 tsp of butter and salt saute the onion. Then add , 1/2 tsp of Mecalef mix, 2 bay leaves, 1 finely diced tomato and mix all together for a few seconds. Next add the chicken thighs* and water; lower the heat and cook for at least 1 hour.
Serve with rice.
* the chicken can be replaced with fish, beef or vegetables.

BARBECUE RUBS & SPICE BLENDS ~All Salt Free!!

Hello everyone,

If you have been following our blog you will know that we have a wonderful online store called Savvy Gourmet Shop which features many new Spice Blends and Barbecue Rubs/Marinades from Around the World from several varieties of Curry blends to Hot As Texas Barbecue Rubs, High Bulk Index (HBI) Garlic to Zatar, Japanese Wasabi to Fiery Red Savina Habanero Powder & Bhut Jolokia/Ghost Peppers; ground and whole (hottest pepper in the world) and many, many more!
No matter your taste we are your Gourmet Connection specializing in Spice Blends From Around The World, Chili Peppers & Powders, Barbecue Rubs/Marinades and Dried Mushrooms.

With wonderful flavors and spices the Salt Free Barbecue Ribs and Spice Blends are:

1. Afghan Ribs Blend Rub Marinade. It is recommended that you work a generous amount into chicken or lamb up to 24 hours before cooking; cover and refrigerate the meat until ready to use. Contains Black Pepper, Cumin, Turmeric, Cardamom, Coriander. 2 ozs $3.95 Salt-Free Blend

2. Baharat Spice Blend simply means “spices” in Arabic. Baharat is the name given to a typical blend of aromatic spices used widely in the recipes of the Gulf States, and in Arabic and Iraqi cooking. Baharat usually contains hot spices, sweet spices, warm spices, and resinous herbs. It can be used to flavor lamb and beef dishes, and tomato sauce. Contains Nutmeg , Black Pepper, Coriander Seed, Cumin Seed, Cloves, cinnamon, Cardamom, Paprika, and chilis. 2 ozs $3.75 Salt-Free

3. California Bold Rush is a super all purpose seasoning and excellent salad blend that is also good in rice and stir-fry. With all of these yummy ingredients who needs SALT. Add 2 tbsp of seasoning to rice while cooking or oil before adding veggies for stir-frying.
Contains Dill, Garlic, Yellow Mustard seeds, Cilantro, Basil, Lime & Lemon zest, Lime juice, Lemon juice, Orange juice, Green peppercorns, California sweet paprika, Parsley.

Salt Free!!! MSG Free!!! Gluten Free!!! Preservative Free!!! 2 ozs $3.95

4.Chermoula Spice Blend is traditionally an Algerian, Moroccan and Tunisian Spice Blend. Marinate meat or firm fish like tuna in Chermoula for 20-30 minutes before pan-frying, grilling or barbecuing. Use in basic cooking sauce, or as a dip. Containing Coriander, Cumin, Sweet Paprika, Garlic, Parsley, Cilantro, Onion, Turmeric, Cayenne Pepper, Lemon Juice and Black Pepper. Salt Free! MSG Free! Gluten Free! Preservative Free 2 ozs $3.95

5. Chili Powder Blend is an exceptional blend to have for your chili, chili dogs, and other Southwestern and Mexican dishes that you prepare. Contains Paprika, chili pepper, cumin, garlic, onion, oregano, cloves and allspice powders. 2 ozs $2.25. Salt Free.

More to come with recipes to follow so please visit us again soon!!

eBay PowerSellers

Hello!! Wanted to let everyone know that we have changed our minds AGAIN and have reopened our store on eBay. We were hoping to sell only from our website but it just hasn't taken off that well yet that we can go without the extra income....unfortunately. eBay's is pretty expensive to sell on with their listing fees, final value fees once you sell something and the monthly fee for having the store but here we go again. eBay really made us mad too. They don't take care of their sellers very well meaning their buyers can do anything they want and the sellers can't do anything.

What you can do though is click here to go to our eBay store to read about our feedback from our buyers so that you know how we treat our customers. We are PowerSellers and have been for years. Then because our fees are so high there we would appreciate you ordering from our website so click here.

I'm sure you will be able to find a Spice Blend or two, Barbecue Rubs, Chili Peppers including the hottest in the world, etc.

Thanks so much.
Deb and Chad
www.savvygourmetshop.com

Bhut Jolokia Dried Peppers

A.K.A. Ghost, Naga Jolokia, Bih Jolokia Pepper

These chilis have been measured at up to 1,041,427 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). The Guiness Book of World Records has chosen these as the absolute HOTTEST pepper in the World with the Red Savina as the second hottest at 577,000 SHU.

Ghost Chiles are very, very, very hot. Use them sparingly, add a little to fresh salsa, sauces, chili and anything else you want to start a 12 alarm fire with. Use care when handling such as plastic gloves and after touching wash hands. The heat in these, as in all hot peppers, will vary from one batch to the next.

F.Y.I.: More than 1200 grams of fresh Bhut jolokia pepper are required to make just 100 grams of dried Bhut jolokia.

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Did you have a barbecue this weekend?

Hello everyone! I am just curious to know if you had a barbecue (BBQ) this past weekend? If you did let us know what you had. Our email is savvygourmetshop@gmail.com. Thanks, Chad and Deb

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Your Choices Are Endless With Rubs

Hello eveyone. Happy weekend!! I chose this title "Your Choices are Endless with Rubs" because we offer a huge variety of rubs/marinades for a great variety of flavors. We even sell very flavorful salt-free rubs as well as spice blends. MSG Free...Gluten Free...Preservative Free. These are usually extremely difficult to find and when you do they are so blahhhhh....not these. Continuing on I will give you the name of the product for Rubs as well as a short description and cost. If you are interested in ordering any you can either email me at savvygourmetshop@gmail.com or go to our website and there is a "Contact Us" page where you can send us an email. There is also a page on our website devoted only to Salt-Free Spice Blends that you may want to look at (those are not listed here)

Afghan Rib Rub contains a combination of spices that are widely used in Afghan cuisine. It is recommended that you work a generous amount into lamb or chicken up to 24 hours before cooking; cover and refrigerate the meat until ready to use. Contains black pepper, cumin, turmeric, cardamom and coriander. SALT Free...2 ozs $3.95

Applewood Smoke Barbecue Rub is the combination of the sweetest apple with a smoky flavor and is a real crowd pleaser. The ingredients of Applewood Smoke Rub are kept secret by our Midwest supplier but the comments of many customers attests to its popularity. It is also one of our personal favorites. Add this wonderful rub to anything you barbecue! 2 ozs $3.95

Citrus Barbecue Rub is so easy to use...Simply rub your fish with this seasoning and place it on the grill for a delicious meal! Contains Grapefruit peel, Lemon peel, Lime peel, Orange peel, Thyme, Savory, Marjoram, Basil, Black pepper, Citric acid, Salt. 2 ozs $3.75

Competition Barbecue Rub is a winner of many National Barbecue Cook-Offs. The ingredients are not available to anyone for obvious reasons. This is a great all purpose seasoning for use on all cuts of beef, pork, poultry, seafood and also vegetables.

Suggested uses: Sprinkle liberally over meat or vegetables. For best results with meats, apply the rub before cooking and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For vegetables use as you would salt or pepper. Be a hit at your next barbecue!! 2 ozs $3.75.

East Meets West Barbecue Rub is inspired by Wagon Calvary of West Settlers. This rub is influenced by the resourcefulness of American settlers as they traveled west and shared their spices among their fellow travelers in their wagon trains. The pungent taste is influenced by the oriental spices of Szechuan Peppercorns and Ginger, and the Chipotle Peppers and Aumac Berries, harmoniously blend the cultures to a very fragrant bold taste. Features chipotle, brown mustard seeds, Szechuan peppercorns, ginger, orange, molasses, sumac berries, horseradish. 2 ozs $3.95...Salt Free..MSG Free..Gluten free..Preservative Free!!

Hot as Texas Barbecue Rub is made especially for the brave at heart, hot spicy full of strong flavor from a variety of chilies, peppercorns and Wasabi and the bolder flavor comes from Brown Mustard and Paprika. This is a spice surprise for all you hot lovers!!

Tips: To create Wet Mop mix 2-3 tbsp of Texas Tear Dropper rub with: 1 cup tomato sauce, 1/3 cup of vegetable oil, 1/3 cup of Worcestershire sauce, 1/3 c. of vinegar, 2 cups of beef stock, 1/3 cup of soy sauce. To minimize burning of the tomatoes, mop your meat towards the end of the cooking.

Use: This is a great hot baby back rib rub. Simply drizzle the meat with olive oil, coat the meat with the rub to taste and cook to enhance the overall flavor. Great for brisket, beef ribs and strip steaks.

Contains all of these great ingredients~Chipotle Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Aleppo Pepper, Chili Powder, Black Pepper, Molasses powder, Ground Cumin, Brown Mustard, Wasabi Powder, Amchur Powder, Paprika, Garlic, Onion, Celery Seeds. Salt Free..MSG Free...Gluten Free...Preservative Free!! 2 ozs $3.95

Pecan Barbecue Rub enhances the flavor of your pork, poultry and beef products by leaving a sweet and smoky taste to your favorite barbecue! Contains Pecans, Brown sugar, Spices, Turbinado Sugar, Natural Smoked flavor, Salt, and Garlic. This will be a real crowd pleaser! 2 ozs $3.95

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