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National Potato Day

Pierogi with Potato, Mozzarella & Queso Verde Seasoning

Recipe: Natallia Nice

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2½ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3½ tbsp Butter, melted
  • ½ cup + 1 tbsp Water 
  • 1 large Egg

Filling

  • 1 lb 2oz Potatoes (about 3 medium potatoes)
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
  • LifeSpice Queso Verde seasoning (to taste)

Toppings

  • Butter (for frying)
  • Chopped Chives
  • Bacon Bits
  • Sour Cream

Loaded Baked Potato with Al Pastor Pork & Queso Verde Crema

Recipe: Natallia Nice

Ingredients

  • 4 Russet Potatoes
  • 1 lb. Ground Pork
  • Pico de Gallo
  • Black Beans
  • Cilantro
  • Mexican Crema
  • Salt
  • LifeSpice Al Pastor Seasoning, to taste
  • LifeSpice Queso Verde Seasoning, to taste
  • Pickled Jalapeños
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Scrub and dry the russet potatoes. Prick the potatoes with a fork and rub with oil and salt.
  3. Bake directly on the oven rack for 45–60 minutes until crispy outside and fluffy inside.
  4. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground pork until browned. Add Al Pastor seasoning and salt. Stir to coat evenly. Set aside.
  5. In a small bowl, mix Mexican crema with Queso Verde seasoning. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Chill crema until ready to use.
  6. Slice open each baked potato and fluff the insides with a fork. Layer to your preference with:
    • Seasoned ground pork
    • Black beans
    • Shredded cheddar (let it melt slightly)
    • Pico de gallo
    • Pickled jalapeños
    • Drizzle of Queso Verde crema
    • Sprinkle of chopped cilantro

Spice Bags with Everything Chili Crisp Seasoning

Recipe: Natallia Nice

Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. Popcorn Chicken
  • 3 lb. Steak Fries
  • 1.5 – 2 large Onions, sliced
  • 3 large Bell Peppers, sliced
  • Goldfish Chinese Curry Sauce, to taste
  • LifeSpice Everything Chili Crisp seasoning, to taste

Method

  1. Cook popcorn chicken and fries in the oven or fryer.
  2. While they cook, sauté sliced onion and bell pepper until soft.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, fries, and vegetables.
  4. Season everything with chili crisp seasoning and toss well.
  5. Prepare the curry sauce according to the package instructions.
  6. Serve the spice bag with curry sauce on top or on the side.