Calvin, I recieved your pepper powder last week & am just getting a chance to use it. I'll include the recipes I used your blend in & after supper I'll send another note with my comments. Supper is cooking as I type this. We are going to have a bottle of white merlot to accompany the meal. Here's the recipes: * Exported from MasterCook * Green Chiles & Rice Recipe By : Christopher E. Eaves Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:30 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 small onion, red -- chopped 2 cloves garlic -- minced 2 cups brown rice 2 cups chicken broth -- low sodium 1/2 tsp salt 1 tablespoon pepper oil 2 whole green onions -- minced 3 1/2 ounces diced green chiles -- small can 1/4 cup dry sherry 1/4 teaspoon Calvin's pepper powder Cut the green portions from the white portions of the green onions. Chop both keeping separate. In a saucepac heat the oil & saute the chopped red onion & white portion of the green onion. Add the garlic & pepper powder. Saute' for a few minutes then add the brown rice. Stir. Stir in the broth & bring to a boil. reduce heat to low & add the sherry & green chiles, cover & simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook * Chris's Shake & Bake Chicken Breasts Recipe By : Christopher E. Eaves Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 6 chicken breasts 1/4 teaspoon Calvin's Pepper Powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 3 cups bread crumbs 1 teaspoon basil -- crumbled 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon Calvins Pepper Blend Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a small bowl mix ths pepper powder, salt & pepper. Season the chicken with the mixture. Using your hands, rub olive oil over each piece of chicken. Place the bread crumbs and remaining ingredients in a large zip-lock bag & shake well to mix. Add the chicken to the bag and shake the bag until the chicken is coated completely. Place the chicken pieces, on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Bake the chicken for 25 to 30 minutes or until the chicken is crispy and the juices run clear. Remove from the oven and serve. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -