NO-COOK HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA: SAVORY

Everybody bakes cookies, but who has time for that this time of year?!  Now you can give homemade culinary gifts to your friends, loved ones, or even that office secret Santa that require little to no effort to assemble.  In today's post we will feature several no-cook savory ideas for those on your gift giving list!

RUBS

Steak

1 tbsp kosher salt
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp dried oregano
1.5 tsp dried minced onion
1 tsp dried minced garlic
1/2 tsp dried cumin
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Mix ingredients together.  Spoon into a small jar.  Attach the following instructions:

Rub one teaspoon on each side of steak.  Grill or broil as desired.

Pork

1 tbsp kosher salt
2 tsp crumbed dried rosemary
1 tsp dried fennel side
1 tsp dried minced onion
1 tsp dried minced garlic
1 tsp coarse black pepper
1/2 tsp dried orange peel


Mix ingredients together.  Spoon into a small jar.  Attach the following instructions:

Rub one teaspoon on each side of pork.  Grill or broil as desired.

Chicken and Fish

1 tbsp kosher salt
2 tsp dried minced garlic
2 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried tarragon
1 tsp coarse black pepper


Mix ingredients together.  Spoon into a small jar.  Attach the following instructions:

Rub one or two teaspoon(s) on each side of chicken or fish.  Grill or broil as desired.



BUTTERS

Horseradish Chive Compound Butter
(Great on steak or steak accompaniments)

3/4 cup of unsalted butter
2 tbsp bottled horseradish
2 tbsp minced fresh chives

Blend ingredients and let stand for one hour in a cool place to set up.  Place into small, wide mouthed jars.


Dill Compound Butter
(Great on fish or fish accompaniments)

1/4 lb of unsalted butter
1 tsp finely chopped fresh dill
Salt to taste

Blend ingredients and let stand for one hour in a cool place to set up.  Place into small, wide mouthed jars.

SEASONING

Special Seasoning Salt

1 cup salt
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried mustard
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano, ground
1/2 tsp dried thyme, ground
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp dried dill
1/2 tsp celery seed

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and spoon into airtight containers for gift giving!

SPREADS

Savory Herb Bagel Mix

1 cup dried parsley flakes
1/3 cup dried dill
2 1/2 tbsp dried oregano leaves
2 1/2 tbsp dried thyme leaves
2 tbsp salt
4 tsp dried rosemary leaves
4 tsp dried marjoram leaves
2 tsp paprika

In a bowl, combine all ingredients and spoon into airtight containers for gift giving!  Add the following instructions:

Process 2 tsp of mix with 1 8 oz package of softened cream cheese.  Combine using food processor, blender, hand mixer, etc.  Transfer to an airtight container.  Chill for two hours to let the flavors blend.