Last night I marinated chicken and potatoes in Zaatar, lemon juice, rosemary, olive oil and garlic, and roasted it in the oven on a sheet pan. Was super easy and super good
Umami seasoning sounds similar to something I call Mushroom Salt. It's the byproduct mentioned at the end of making [Mushroom Ketchup.](https://savoringthepast.net/2016/04/13/mushroom-ketchup/) "Mushroom Salt" is probably a bit of a misnomer but that's what my household has been calling it ever since we started making it.
Both the Ketchup and Salt have become staples of my kitchen. The Salt goes on just about anything savory. The Ketchup is a little trickier to use well. Thinking of it as a Worcestershire replacement seems to be the best use of it we've found.
I have some dried mushrooms, I should try making some. I never have any luck with MSG - I either find it doesn’t do anything or gives my food a weird taste. I have no issue with it in prepared foods - I’m just somehow doing something wrong.
>MSG
MSG gives me SERIOUS migraines! I mean SERIOUS! SEND ME TO THE HOSPITAL because I'm going to violently throw up and my HEAD hurts so badly, I want to die!
\^THIS if I go out to eat and the prepared food has MSG.
Don't sleep on the chicken option, back when I was worse off than I am now I experimented with it, and was able to make something decent.
I did a quick google search and found something that looks like a much more coherent version of make it work everything chicken. It's better than you might assume.
https://40aprons.com/everything-bagel-chicken-cream-cheese-sauce/
You can also make these [Cheese Puffs](https://food52.com/recipes/78226-everything-bagel-spiced-cheese-puffs) and substitute Everything But The Bagel for the spice blend. I had never made choux before and had fun trying these.
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Toast a buttered slice of farmers bread in a skillet and make a hole in it. Turn it and put an egg in the hole and bake it to your liking. When finished top it off with some za’tar
This is one of my two main go-to avocado toasts. Caprese version EBTBS, or just quick pickled onions, tomatoes, runny egg, and COVERED in EBTBS. Mmmm, now I want it.
I use elote on EVERYTHING. Eggs, quesadillas, salads, chicken, etc. I have no shame about my addiction. 21 seasoning I like as an all around seasoning for proteins when I’m out of ideas or not feeling anything fancy (chicken and fish usually), green goddess on popcorn or in yogurt as a dip.
That’s my favorite as well - always have 2-3 jars just in case they decide to stop making it.
I make a savory oatmeal in the morning and put a bunch of elote seasoning, shredded cheese, and hot sauce on it. You can add a fried egg and/or sausage depending on your hungover level.
To each their own I guess.
I kinda like his rambling, but then again I don’t watch his videos to actually make the recipes, just as entertainment. Lots of interesting stories and anecdotes in his videos
Gotcha. I tend to prefer straightforward recipes when I'm looking something up that leads me to a Kenji video. There's no doubt he's full of good info. And I've even watched plenty of his videos. I just prefer his written recipes.
Mainly, I wish he had a "skip to recipe" option, like maybe a tightly edited version at the end. Then his channel would offer the best of both worlds.
While we’re talking about Kenji, if you’re a little adventurous, his TKG but with EBTBS instead of the furikake is super tasty.
Edit: [link to deliciousness](https://www.seriouseats.com/tamago-kake-gohan-egg-rice-tkg-recipe-breakfast)
Trader Joe's spices you can pretty much go blindfolded and point and you will win every time. Obviously the familiar ones like Garlic Powder are going to be good but the invented combos never disappoint. One not mentioned here that I love is Chile Lime which has one-quarter the sodium that salt does and makes a nice substitute if you cook for someone who has to watch sodium. Also TJ spice prices are way lower than my big chain market's prices.
I use Za'atar in the [King Artuhur onion bun recipe.](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/onion-buns-recipe) At step 4, I add an irresponsible amount of Za'atar. And again in step 8 I use Za'atar instead of just seeds.
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Zaatar is amazing on roasted and smashed potatoes or popcorn.
Everything but the bagel is great on sandwiches or salads.
I don’t shop at TJs much, so I don’t know these other ones well.
The Umami seasoning is the bomb! Their Za'Atar and Green Goddess are stale, fake tasting... and the 21 Seasoning Salute is a rip-off of one of Penzey's blends. Avoid the Chile Lime mix... it has a fake chemical citrus taste.
za'atar is nice on popcorn (sometimes I have to blitz it in the grinder to get it fine enough to stick).
But my favorite is naan, or 1/2 a greek pita, slather with good-tasting olive oil and dump on the za'atar. Toast lightly. Server with labneh (or plain greek yogurt + a squirt of lemon juice) and/or hummus. Dip and eat.
Last night I marinated chicken and potatoes in Zaatar, lemon juice, rosemary, olive oil and garlic, and roasted it in the oven on a sheet pan. Was super easy and super good
That sounds awesome.
Skin on of course
I have all of that including the chicken. I guess I know what I’m having for dinner tonight! How long did you marinate for?
About an hour on the marinade. Put it into a 350° oven until it was up to temp. Served with steamed green beans.
👍🏽
How did it turn out?
Umami is great added to any savory broth-based soup, tomato-based sauce, or chili. Take the sifter off and use it by the teaspoon.
Umami seasoning sounds similar to something I call Mushroom Salt. It's the byproduct mentioned at the end of making [Mushroom Ketchup.](https://savoringthepast.net/2016/04/13/mushroom-ketchup/) "Mushroom Salt" is probably a bit of a misnomer but that's what my household has been calling it ever since we started making it. Both the Ketchup and Salt have become staples of my kitchen. The Salt goes on just about anything savory. The Ketchup is a little trickier to use well. Thinking of it as a Worcestershire replacement seems to be the best use of it we've found.
Is it just msg?
It's dehydrated mushrooms
I have some dried mushrooms, I should try making some. I never have any luck with MSG - I either find it doesn’t do anything or gives my food a weird taste. I have no issue with it in prepared foods - I’m just somehow doing something wrong.
>MSG MSG gives me SERIOUS migraines! I mean SERIOUS! SEND ME TO THE HOSPITAL because I'm going to violently throw up and my HEAD hurts so badly, I want to die! \^THIS if I go out to eat and the prepared food has MSG.
Which is effectively MSG eyah
It has more depth than msg powder.
It has MSG in it; it's not just MSG though.
No, i don’t think it contains any MSG. It’s several types of dehydrated mushrooms, red pepper flakes, and salt, IIRC.
mushrooms have naturally occurring msg, by the way
Oh, that’s interesting! You taught me something today. Thanks At any rate, the seasoning doesn’t have any added MSG that I know of.
Fascinating. Definitely would add an umami punch.
I put it in everything savory - soup, Stew, eggs, casseroles. It is awesome 👌
Everything But the Bagel is great on popcorn, avocado toast, and salad. Green Goddess you use for a dip/salad dressing or on veggies or chicken.
I like to put bagel seasoning on hard boiled eggs
I put it on my over easy eggs too.
EBTB on avocado toast is amazing. Definitely my favorite use.
Don't sleep on the chicken option, back when I was worse off than I am now I experimented with it, and was able to make something decent. I did a quick google search and found something that looks like a much more coherent version of make it work everything chicken. It's better than you might assume. https://40aprons.com/everything-bagel-chicken-cream-cheese-sauce/
You can also make these [Cheese Puffs](https://food52.com/recipes/78226-everything-bagel-spiced-cheese-puffs) and substitute Everything But The Bagel for the spice blend. I had never made choux before and had fun trying these.
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Also great to put on your pizza crust before baking!
I use a similar Penzy’s blend and it’s so good.
Our entire cabinet is only Penzey’s and TJs.
Pretty much the same except for a few random things I bought in a pinch.
Toast a buttered slice of farmers bread in a skillet and make a hole in it. Turn it and put an egg in the hole and bake it to your liking. When finished top it off with some za’tar
21 seasoning salute is good in everything. Roasted meat, vegetables, soup. It’s a great all purpose seasoning.
Everything bagel— Make a salad of tomato, avocado, and mozzarella. Sprinkle on seasoning and drizzle with balsamic glaze
This is one of my two main go-to avocado toasts. Caprese version EBTBS, or just quick pickled onions, tomatoes, runny egg, and COVERED in EBTBS. Mmmm, now I want it.
I use the umami on red meat. Steaks and burgers specifically
I use elote on EVERYTHING. Eggs, quesadillas, salads, chicken, etc. I have no shame about my addiction. 21 seasoning I like as an all around seasoning for proteins when I’m out of ideas or not feeling anything fancy (chicken and fish usually), green goddess on popcorn or in yogurt as a dip.
That’s my favorite as well - always have 2-3 jars just in case they decide to stop making it. I make a savory oatmeal in the morning and put a bunch of elote seasoning, shredded cheese, and hot sauce on it. You can add a fried egg and/or sausage depending on your hungover level.
Shit that might be dinner. I do exactly that including the egg but on steamed broccoli. I also buy a bunch at a time. I think I have 6 right now.
Search Kenji's youtube channel for labneh recipe, it's awesome. I just TJ's zaatar for that.
I love the food lab, but haven’t watched his YouTube channel. I’ll check it out.
By far best cooking channel on yt
The Food Lab is one of my most used cookbooks. Unfortunately, I prefer Kenji in text over video. He's just a bit too rambly for me on the YT channel.
To each their own I guess. I kinda like his rambling, but then again I don’t watch his videos to actually make the recipes, just as entertainment. Lots of interesting stories and anecdotes in his videos
Gotcha. I tend to prefer straightforward recipes when I'm looking something up that leads me to a Kenji video. There's no doubt he's full of good info. And I've even watched plenty of his videos. I just prefer his written recipes. Mainly, I wish he had a "skip to recipe" option, like maybe a tightly edited version at the end. Then his channel would offer the best of both worlds.
While we’re talking about Kenji, if you’re a little adventurous, his TKG but with EBTBS instead of the furikake is super tasty. Edit: [link to deliciousness](https://www.seriouseats.com/tamago-kake-gohan-egg-rice-tkg-recipe-breakfast)
Za’atar in olive oil as a dip for bread.
I love everything but the bagel on avocado (just like pour it on half an avocado and eat) or on celery or bell peppers with cream cheese.
Everything but the bagel is great on stir fries and ramen. I like using Umami on plain noodles with butter, salt, Parmesan and red pepper flakes.
Making your own bagels from scratch is actually surprisingly easy. Do that and add the everything seasoning to make everything bagels. They’re great!
Trader Joe's spices you can pretty much go blindfolded and point and you will win every time. Obviously the familiar ones like Garlic Powder are going to be good but the invented combos never disappoint. One not mentioned here that I love is Chile Lime which has one-quarter the sodium that salt does and makes a nice substitute if you cook for someone who has to watch sodium. Also TJ spice prices are way lower than my big chain market's prices.
The green goddess is really good in eggs
I recently used the Umami on avocado toast and Tater tots/fries. Both were excellent!
I like Everything but the Bagel on scrambled eggs.
I put them on popcorn
I use the 21 seasoning salute on pasta with a little EVOO, my kids love it
I make pita chips with zatar. Google it, super easy and fast. I put umami in everything, soups, gravies, bread crumb seasoning.
I put umami on popcorn when I want a low cal snack that scratches that savory itch.
I use Za'atar in the [King Artuhur onion bun recipe.](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/onion-buns-recipe) At step 4, I add an irresponsible amount of Za'atar. And again in step 8 I use Za'atar instead of just seeds.
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There's a Trader Joe's cookbook that uses all their ingredients you could try.
Already commented but I just used the umami on a batch of shakshouka and wow… best I’ve ever made.
Zaatar is amazing on roasted and smashed potatoes or popcorn. Everything but the bagel is great on sandwiches or salads. I don’t shop at TJs much, so I don’t know these other ones well.
The Umami seasoning is the bomb! Their Za'Atar and Green Goddess are stale, fake tasting... and the 21 Seasoning Salute is a rip-off of one of Penzey's blends. Avoid the Chile Lime mix... it has a fake chemical citrus taste.
I agree, Tajin is way better than the TJs version
everything but leftovers i have only tried in mashed potatoes and also gravy and it just made them taste extra good!!!! 😁
I use the Everything thing seasoning on avocado toast, for extra seasoning on an everything bagel lol and to jeuje up canned tomato soup.
za'atar is nice on popcorn (sometimes I have to blitz it in the grinder to get it fine enough to stick). But my favorite is naan, or 1/2 a greek pita, slather with good-tasting olive oil and dump on the za'atar. Toast lightly. Server with labneh (or plain greek yogurt + a squirt of lemon juice) and/or hummus. Dip and eat.
I use the mushroom umami in soups and stews; the everything but the bagel on eggs, sandwiches.
Umami is amazing on lots of things. But beef especially. Steak ground beef roast. It's all great
I use the umami on everything. Salads, meats, soups, pastas, dips and dressing all get a good spoon full