Recipe: Kenya Shake It Spice Blend (coriander, citrus peel, cumin and cloves)

KENYA SHAKE IT SPICE BLEND

"My Kenya Shake It spice blend adds pizzazz to a variety of dishes," said Szlatenyi, who lives in Wakefield, R.I. "I use it when preparing grilled chicken, rice, meat and vegetarian chili, as well as in cranberry and other fruit sauces." - Valerie Szlatenyi

2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons orange peel
1 teaspoon lemon peel
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Combine ingredients. (McCormick spices recommended.)

USE SUGGESTIONS:
- Use as a rub for grilled chicken - 1 tablespoon blend per one pound
- Stir blend into hot, cooked rice to taste.
- Jazzes up meat and vegetarian chili and casseroles.
- Simmer 1 teaspoon with cranberry or other fruit sauce.

Makes about 4 tablespoons
A grand Prize-Winning Blend, Created by Valerie Szlatenyi, Wakefield, R.I.
Source: McCormick