Winter Spices with a Summer Flare

Spices are warming but they are also supportive to our overall health and well-being.  And, winter is our time to realish the warming and healthful spices and herbs of Cayenne, Ginger, Horseradish and Garlic. Herbs can soften the bite while adding vitamins and minerals with every shake. It's fun to use them and invent mixes through the seasons.

So how can we use them in winter that reminds us of our summer fun with food? We think of grilling as something we do in the summer, so why not use the wonderful spices that make up a blackened Chicken or Tuna for a winter meal? The heat is welcoming while the herbs nourish us and remind us of when we have had our fresh garden grown vegetables at hand.

Here's a little Herbal Rub with a little Heat that would enliven any meal. Sprinkle on fish, chicken or roasted root vegetables.
We used it on Tuna Steaks.

HERBAL RUB
1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Thyme
1 tsp Cilantro
1 tsp Dried Mustard
1 tsp Basil
1/2 tsp Garlic Granules
1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Combine all ingredients and mix in a small bowl. Store in a closed glass jar.