Adobo Seasoning
A Latino spice mixture used in various countries including Mexico. A typical "purchased" mixture may include garlic, onion, Tellicherry black pepper, Mexican oregano, cumin and cayenne red pepper.("rural style" contains no-salt, "city style blend" contains salt.) Use to sprinkle on fried eggs and as a rub on meats prior to grilling or frying or use in taco meat mixtures. Add 1/2 teaspoon per pound for chicken, beef, pork chops, ribs or cutlets, burritos, or use some to spice up a salsa and guacamole.
Allspice, Ground
Add to ground beef for Swedish meatballs. Use in spiced tea, cakes, cookies, fruit pies and French toast. Add a pinch to asparagus, chicken or tomato soups. Use in French dressing, beets, baked beans, squash and carrots.
Anardana
The crushed seeds of the delicious pomegranate fruit which adds a souring taste to curries (spicy dishes.) The tang adds a dimension to the flavor that is specific to Indian food. Use when making sweet and sour sauce, sour soup, use in vegetables, chicken in walnut-pomegranate sauce; in Armenia and Georgia, it’s used to make sauces for kebabs. When used to marinate meat, it also acts as a tenderizer because of the enzymes it contains.
Anise Seed, Ground
Use on baked apples. Add to cakes, cookies, breads, candy, stewed fruits, fruit pies, beef stew, fish dishes, hot or cold spice beverages, cheese, salad dressings, sausages, and appetizers.
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