Pork/Chicken Rub

Pork/Chicken Rub

3 tbsp ground cumin
2 tbsp hot chili powder
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 tbsp ground coriander
1/2 tbsp paprika
3/4 tsp ground allspice
3/4 tsp ground black pepper

1. Combine all spices in a bowl and mix thoroughly.  Store extra in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to use. 

Notes: Use about 1 1/2 - 2 tsp of rub per pork chop or chicken breast.  Grill like you normally would, until pink no longer remains in the center.  T

Recipe Origination: allrecipes.com

Raspberry Cream Cheese Tarts

Raspberry Cream Cheese Tarts

1/2 cup + 10 raspberries
1/4 cup whipped cream cheese
1 tbsp. honey
1 pkg. (14 oz.) refrigerated pie crust
1 tbsp. milk
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.  In a bowl mash 1/2 cup raspberries, cream cheese and honey. 
2. Unroll pie crusts and cut out 20 heart shapes (or whatever shape fits your occasion).  Top 10 hearts with raspberry mixture, leaving a 1/4" border.  Lightly brush the borders with water.  Cover with remaining hearts.
3. Using a fork, gently press down on edges to seal.  With a toothpick, poke holes in each tart.  Place tarts on parchment-lined baking sheets.  Bake for 20 minutes. 
4. Place 10 remaining raspberries in a strainer set over a bowl.  Press down on them to release the juice.  Whisk in milk and powdered sugar until icing is smooth.  Spread on cooled tarts. 

Notes: I've also made these with lingonberries, and I'm sure they'd be great with other berries as well.  They make a yummy breakfast, kind of like a homemade Pop Tart!  The recipe says it makes 10 tarts but if you wad up and roll out the leftover pie dough, you can get up to 18 tarts, though I suppose that also depends on how big of a cookie cutter you're using.  If you're up for a challenge, you can make your own pie dough and they turn out equally as delicious!

Recipe Origination: Catherine McCord's cookbook "Weelicious"