Escape to Blue Ridge – Earthy and forested, where bay adds grounding.

A Simple Dish That Shows the Magic Crispy Parmesan Potatoes with Escape to Blue Ridge This dish demonstrates baby potatoes, halved • 3 tablespoons olive oil • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese • 1 teaspoon Escape to Blue Ridge from Oak City Spice Blends • ½ teaspoon black pepper • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley Method Sprinkle Parmesan and Escape to Blue Ridge seasoning over the potatoes. The Parmesan forms a savory crust while Escape to Blue Ridge adds herbal mountain character that pairs

Escape to Blue Ridge: Herb-forward and rustic, ideal with roasted potatoes.

Oak City Spice Blends favorites: French Countryside Eastern Mediterranean Fluffy Za'atar La Spezia Escape to Blue Ridge Best uses: Vegetables Seafood Grain bowls Salads Beans Roasted tomatoes Bacon Fat: The

A blend rubbed onto a steak before grilling such as Escape to Blue Ridge seasoning, behaves differently A small amount of fat acts like glue, helping the seasoning cling to the food while carrying its aromas

Brush with beaten egg and cut a small slit on top to allow steam to escape.

Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch or blue cheese to balance the heat, if desired.

Cover with aluminum foil pierced with several holes (or a lid slightly ajar) to allow steam to escape

Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.

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