Not many things are more festive and say Christmas more than gingerbread. No matter the shape or size, this delicious cookie is made using the traditional spice combination, Lebkuchen, first created in Germany hundreds of years ago!
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Cinnamon has a million uses, so how about this new twist on French Toast. The bread is lightly fried in olive oil and then topped with cinnamon sugar, much like a churro!
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How’s that for a task. Being responsible for the turkey is quite a big job. There are tons of recipes out there with different variations, hypotheses, flavors, ideas, and preparations. Try our recipe for a simple, easy, go-to, no fail recipe.
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It’s been a while since we’ve posted a blog, but that doesn’t mean we have been idle, here at MarnaMaria. On the contrary, MarnaMaria has big plans – and a little sister. Yes, Kailua Seasoning Company is our new line of specialty Hawaiian Island seasonings!
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Oh, the 1950's pork chop. Cooked until tougher than shoe leather, dryer than your grandparents skin, and perhaps the least appetising meat of them all. In fact, just add a side of brownish green, mushy canned vegetables and if you're lucky a semi unrecognizable potato casserole, extra mayonnaise please, and you have a meal tempting enough for kings.
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I always hated BBQ growing up... Then I got smart. I grew up and learned that really, there is nothing better than BBQ.
So what makes BBQ, BBQ?
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This MarnaMaria BB is the perfect go to BBQ sauce. It has a great familiar flavor of BBQ sauce and is kicked up a notch with our MarnaMaria BBQ Dry Rub.
This recipe is the perfect sauce for our Bourbon BBQ Dry Rub Pulled Pork.
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Our Steak & Meat blend is powerful; a little bit goes a long way. The secret to great steak is letting it rest with the seasoning for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will give you a juicy and tender result every time, no matter how well done or rare you like your meat.
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Pickled vegetables. Not a super common ingredient, right? We'll we're here to convince you that it should be.
The uses for pickles or pickled vegetables go far beyond sticking some cucumbers in vinegar to have a tangy condiment for your burger. But that concept is spot on.
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Italian Seasoning is what BBQ Rub is to Americans, Sofrito is to Cubans, and Herbes de Provence are to the French, it’s their version of a House Blend. Its uses are endless and the flavor addition that it makes to a simple pizza or sauce is extraordinary.
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This dish may be on the heartier side but we don’t care! It’s so tasty and can accompany almost anything. The delicate flavor of marjoram is truly what sets this gratin apart.
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Paella brings everyone to the table and offers a little something for each person, all the while putting an entire meal in one dish. Simply satisfying!
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Does anything say ‘‘Party’’ more than a Mojito? They are simple to make, fun to drink and most certainly a crowd pleaser.
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Tacos are great, they are easy to prepare and can please a crowd as each person can choose exactly what toppings they want. Our MarnaMaria Chipotle Chili Powder brings heat and flavor, and will have your guests coming back for seconds!
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On a recent trip to Florida, I made a detour to see my aunt in Winter Haven, just South of Orlando. Winter Haven, once the home of the World Famous Cypress Gardens Theme Park, is a small town surround by orange groves that provide you with your morning dose of Tropicana as well as a few small lakes that are really only known to its residents. I think at one time, it was more of a destination for snowbirds, hence the name, Winter Haven, however it seems that is population hasn’t changed much from the the snowbirds who came decided to stay.
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Chances are, you have seen these hot pink onions at a potluck or on your plate at a restaurant and have wondered how they are made. Is it just a white onion soaked in red wine vinegar, or do onions just turn this color if you pickle them correctly?
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