Spice rub/4 recipes

The eggplant was seasoned with curry and chili powder, after roasting in the oven, it was full of flavor. I had lots of tomatoes, so I made a fresh salsa, also added some homemade chili sauce. The result was outstanding! Slightly spicy, mango added some fresh sweetness. Definitely a keeper!

If your recipe calls for Pumpkin Pie Spice and your pantry is well stocked with spices here's how to make it yourself using discrete spices. This recipe makes 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice.

An Indian inspired recipe is full of flavor, a great side dish with some grilled meat.

A moist, lightly spiced snack cake. I have made this using butter or shortening, and both work fine. The butter method is a bit richer in flavor, though.

This is the best lassagna I have ever tried, basil-pesto definitely gave the whole lasagna tons of tasty flavor, also used low-fat milk and cheese, reduced the amount of fat, but the sauce was still creamy, asparagus was tender-crispy between the layered creamy stuffed noodles.

These cute mini tarts are made with sweet cocktail or cherry tomatoes, zucchini, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, drizzled with garlic-infused extra-virgin olive oil. The most simple ingredients create these stunning mini tarts.

Simply delicious. If you use canned beans, it only takes you about 10 minutes, a tasty and flavorful salad is ready. Have it as a side dish or a nutritious main dish.

This easy and delicious roasted chicken with root veggies is an ideal dinner on a busy week day.

A quick and easy summer salad is made with sweet and juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh and aromatic basil and mozzarella, then tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette. Fresh mozzarella is always the best, but feel free to use normal mozzarella if you don't have any fresh one on hand.

Rich and dense sauce that's perfect for shrimp, scallops or salmon.

This version of the garlicky roasted eggplant dip does not have tahini in it as with a traditional version. While I really like an "authentic" baba ghanoush, I also enjoy the commercial Sabra brand, which uses mayo and some spices. It is slightly sweet and has a little kick. This is my rendition.

Try this new twist to chicken wings that has a variety of spices that will satisfy your hunger.

There is nothing better than fresh hot cross buns' smell from the oven in the Easter morning, a few ingredients create these delicious buns, hot and fresh, a happy Easter day starts here...

These delicious rolls are made from phyllo pastry, and they are so elegant and pretty to be gifts too.

These muffins are lightly spiced with cinnamon to bring out a delicate blueberry flavor!

These easy to make mashed potatoes are very smooth and creamy. The garlic is boiled with the potatoes which embeds the garlic into the potatoes.