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5 Tsp onion powder

1 TBL Garlic powder

1Tbl Papirika

1Tbl Dry Mustard

1 Tsp Thyme

1/2 tsp White Pepper

1/2 tsp celery seeds 

Back Yard Stuff

Pomegranate And Vanilla Vinegar

1 cup white wine -vinegar

1/3 cup pomegranate seeds

1 tsp vanilla extract 

Heat the white vinegar in a sauce pan over medium heat.  Bring to a Boil and let simmer for two minutes. Pour the pomegranate seeds and vanilla into a jar.When the vineager has cooled a little , add it to the jar,. Cover and filter out the seeds within two weeks. Store in a dark place or refrigerate. 

Lemon Pepper Oil

zest of one lemon

2 tsp multicolored peppercorns

1 cup olive oil

Prepare in double boiler bring bottom pot to boil,lower heat, and simmer

Cut the lemon zest into thin strips, making sure not to include the pith. Thinly slice the other lemon.  Crush the pepper corns using a motor and pestle. Put the strips of lemon zest, lemon slices, peppercorns, and olive oil in the top of the double boiler.

Cook over simmering water for 1 hour.  The oil should reach a temprature of 250*/120*C,tested with a digital or candy thermometer .  Make sure not to let the oil burn.   Remove from heat, let cool, and strain through cheesecloth into a clean jar.  Cover and store in the refrigerator,You can also leave the lemon strips and pepper in the jar and refrigrate, and then strain before using. 

Yogurt Soup with Pomegranates and Mint Oil

$ cups plain yogurt

3 whole cucumbers,peeled and diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

3 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped, plus extra to garnish

3 tbsp mint leaves, finely chopped

juice of 1/2 lemon

salt

white pepper

1/8 cup pomegranate seeds

mint oil

mint oil ice cubes

In a large bowl , combine the yogurt,cucumbers, garlic, dill, mint leaves, and lemon juice.Season with salt and pepper to taste.Chill for several hours..Pour the yogurt soup into 4 soup bowls, garnish with the pomegranate seeds, chopped dill and drizzle with mint oil.If you have on hand , add a few mint oil ice cubes..

Note: Prepare the mint oil ice cubes in advance by pouring the mint oil into ice cube tray or molds,.Freeze use whenever desired.

MINT OIL

2 cups mint leaves

1 cup canola oil 

Wash and dry mint leaves.Prepare a bowl of ice water.

 Bring a saucepan of water to a boil,add the mint leaves, making sure that they are submerged, and blanch for five seconds,Scoop out the leaves using a slotted spoon and plunge immediately into ice water. Drain, squeezing out all the water from the leaves.Dry the leaves between paper towels.  Coarsely chop the leaves and add to blender or food processor .Pour in some of the oil and process.Add more oil, continuing to process until all the oil is added .  Scrap the blender with rubber spatula and process again making sure that all the leaves are finely minced and well combined with the oil. Strain through a cheesecloth and pour into a clean jar.  Refrigerate until ready to use.Bring to room temperature before use.. 

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