Simple is always refreshing! Especially when simple tastes so good!
We had received a couple of ripe cantaloupe and some cartons of blueberries right off the farm. Cantaloupe always signals breakfast in my mind and what goes well at breakfast ---- coffee!
The fresh fruit and the sweet hint from the molasses is an amazing combination! Now, take that over the edge by adding a couple of pinches of Espresso Brava sea salt and you have now created an amazing flavor profile that truly marries each ingredient for life.
Ingredients:
1) 1 cantaloupe diced into cubes
2) 1 cup of fresh blueberries
3) 1/2 teaspoon of molasses
4) A pinch or two of Espresso Brava sea salt
5) Garnish with some fresh mint
Directions:
Arrange your cantaloupe and blueberries on a plate. Drizzle the molasses over your fruit with a spoon. Add a pinch or two over your fruit and enjoy!
Now this was definitely Keeping it Real and Keeping it Simple!
Who doesn't like a perfectly seasoned and grilled steak? The way I achieve it is to start with a really good piece of meat. I tend to like bone in rib eyes because they are so flavorful!
I usually cook them on the grill after resting to room temperature from the refrigerator. I salt them about 10 minutes prior, this will help develop the crust on the steak. Then I sear and cook until medium rare. I then apply some finishing sea salt and devour it!
There are times when I want a more exotic tasting meat and this is when I turn to making home made rubs! Here is one we use with our Espresso Brava sea salt blend!
Ingredients:
1) 1/2 cup chile powder
2) 2 Tablespoons of Espresso Brava sea salt
3) 4 Tablespoons Hot Smoked Spanish Paprika
4) 3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
5) 1 Tablespoon Dry Yellow Mustard Powder
6) 2 Tablespoons freshly ground Black Pepper
7) 1 Tablespoon Powdered Ginger
Directions: Mix all ingredients together and store in a jar.
Note: You may want to adjust the above ingredients to your taste.
Helpful Hints:
Keep for use on grilling steaks and other meats. Apply liberally to one side only, put this side down first. You can grill on an open fire or grill indoors. If using 1" steaks, about 4-5 minutes on each side will give you a medium rare steak.
Note: You may want to put a dollop of a good herb butter on top of the steak when serving, and a good suggestion is to mix a few tablespoons of this rub into about a 1/2 stick of butter.
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