Lemon Pepper Recipe

2 teaspoons dried lemon peel
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Add all the ingredients to a coffee grinder/food processor and process into a coarse powder.

Basic BBQ Rub

This one doesn't exactly go with the theme, but it's great for summer. Last night, we had a BBQ and there was a request for me to post the recipe on the blog. It's kind of spicy, but full of flavor as well. I got this rub from my America's Test Kitchen cookbook. It's my new favorite!

1/2 cup chili powder
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup salt (I use coarse salt)
2 tablespoons black pepper
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

Mix together and sprinkle over your meat. Then rub in with your fingers. Cook the meat however you want to. Leftover rub can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for about a month.

Fuego Spice Mix

Chevy's Fresh Mex Fuego Spice Mix

1/4 cup paprika
2 tablespoons cayenne
2 tablespoons salt
2 teaspoons ground white pepper
2 tablespoons black pepper
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons oregano

Combine ingredients; mix well. Store mixture in an airtight container that has been placed out of direct light for up to 6 months.

Use as a rub on steak, chicken or fish or as a seasoning for vegetables, popcorn or tortilla chips.