Recipe #1

Montreal Steak Seasoning (after McCormick)

4 tbl kosher salt

1 tbl black peppercorns

1 tbl onion powder
1/2 tbl garlic powder
1/2 tbl crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tbl thyme
1/2 tbl rosemary
1/2 tbl fennel seed

1/2 tbl coriander seed

1/2 tbl spicy paprika

1/2 tbl caraway seeds

Grind these ingredients a bit in a mortar or, if you don't have one, a metal bowl, using a glass jar as a pestle. You just want to get the big pieces crushed. If you don't have these ingredients whole, using ground is fine, you'll just end up with a bit different flavor. Use with steaks, roasts, chops, and in braises, stews, etc.