Selefina Spices: Zucchini Salsa, Dill Butter, Apple Galette

Selefina Spices and Herbs sent me some of their seasonings to sample and review.  

You can purchase single portion packets on their website to try before ordering gift sets or bundles.

One unique feature they offer is a selection of Recipe Samplers

Their Recipe Samplers include an abbreviated recipe card and a selection of Try-Me Samples, which are small spice pouches that will include enough spice to help make the recipe. All samplers have a QR code that links to the full recipe on their website and all are conveniently priced at $2. 

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The first spice I tried was Ancho Chili Powder and I made Zucchini-Tomato Salsa

Zuccini-Tomato Salsa

1/2 cup diced tomatoes

1/2 c diced zucchini

1/4 c diced red onion

1 t minced garlic

1 T chopped cilantro (or more to your liking)

Juice of one lime

1/2 t  Selefina ancho chili pepper powder

Salt

Mix all together and refrigerate for an hour to blend flavors.  Serve cold

This salsa can also be served on fajitas, tacos, scrambled eggs, burgers, fish, and even on a taco salad!

Ancho chilies are dried Poblano peppers, a mild, sweet flavor and this seasoning was perfect for a bowl of fresh salsa.  Buy it here.

 

Let's Salsa!!

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Have you ever made flavored butter?  Here's an easy recipe for buttering corn on the cob!

Dill Butter

3 T unsalted butter

1 t Selefina Garlic Salt

1 t Selefina Dill Weed

1 t chopped fresh chives

1/2 t black pepper

Melt the butter and stir in all other ingredients.  Brush on hot corn on the cob, baked potatoes or steamed broccoli.  

You can also pour into butter molds and chill!

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Selefina Cardamom pairs well with fruits that aren't overly sweet, have a balance of sweetness and acidity, or have a natural earthy or warm flavor profile.  Common pairings include apples, pears, oranges and apricots.  Berries like cherries, blueberries, and raspberries also work well with cardamom.

Apple Galette

3 c apples, sliced thin

1/4 c sugar

1 T flour

1/2 t ground cardamom

1/2 t vanilla

1/2 T butter, cut into little chunks plus 1 T melted

2 T sugar for dusting

premade pie crust

Toss the first 5 ingredients into a plastic bag and shake to coat the apples well.  Roll 

out premade pie crust on a cookie sheet, covered with parchment paper.  Arrange the 

apples on the pie crust leaving a 1 1/2"- 2" border all around.  Fold the edges up and 

pleat.  Dot with chunks of butter and brush melted butter over pie crust, dust crust 

with sugar.  Bake 25-30 minutes at 425°.  Let sit for 10-15 minutes to cool and let 

juices thicken.  Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

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Selefina's "Try Me Samples" are only $.50 and a superb way to try new flavors!  Check out their website and stay tuned for more recipes where I will use more of their flavors in my food prep!

Selefina's Recipe Samplers are perfect for trying new recipes.  If you are creating a gift basket for a fund raiser or a gift for a friend, tuck a few of these inside!  A few of these tied in a bow as a last minute hostess gift would be well appreciated.

Thank you Selefina for letting me try out some new flavors in my food prep!