We all have one. It’s that special dish that is requested over and over again. We are asked to bring it to every family function and get together that we go to. It’s our signature dish.

Mine involves an insane amount of garlic, fresh peppers, lots of cheese and lemon. Another ingredient  is my “house seasoning”….Cavender’s Greek seasoning.

This dish is what first introduced me to Cavender’s. I  went shopping at  Miles Road Market for the fresh produce needed for this dish. I had Greek seasoning at home already, but ran across a bottle of Cavender’s while I was at the market. I picked it up on a whim. Figuring that it might be interesting to try a new Greek seasoning in my signature dish. I haven’t used any other since discovering this fantastic spice blend back in 2003. It has now been crowned the official house seasoning.

First…my signature dish.

Death by Garlic

* 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
* 15 cloves garlic, minced
* 3 cups penne pasta
* 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
* 1-2 tablespoon Cavender’s Greek seasoning
* 1 red pepper, cut in 1 inch cubes
* 1 green pepper, cut in 1 inch cubes
* 1 yellow pepper, cut in 1 inch cubes
* 1 can black olives, Sliced or Whole,drained
* 1 red onion, sliced thinly
* 1 (250 g) package feta cheese,crumbled
*  zest of one lemon 
*  juice of one lemon
* 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

   1. Cook pasta.
   2. While pasta is cooking, in a stir fry pan, Sauté garlic and Peppers, in oil.
   3. Add Shrimp, olives and Greek seasoning cook until shrimp begins to turn pick.
   4. Toss hot pasta with garlic mixture.
   5. Garnish with cheeses, lemon zest ,lemon juice, onion, pepper flakes and parsley. If desired garnish with additional lemon slices.
 

In this picture I have substituted cooked chicken breast for the usual shrimp. You may also use your favorite sausages in place of the shrimp with fantastic results.

Now to my first giveaway!

I would love to be able to give you a chance to try an 8 ounce bottle of my “house seasoning”.

From the back of the bottle…

Perfectly prepared blend of 13 ingredients. No other spices necessary.

Cavender’s seasoning is as distinctive in the foods of today as those prepared for the feasts of the ancient Greeks. Excellent on steaks, chops, roasts, meat loaf, chicken, fish, turkey, hamburgers, seafoods and wild game. Use in all cooked vegetables, gravies, soups, stews casseroles, eggs, poultry dressing, salads and vegetable juices.

To win one 8 ounce jar of Cavender’s Greek Seasoning all you need to do is leave a comment on this post telling me what your signature dish is and what  you use for your “house seasoning” ?

Giveaway deadline is Monday, November 27, 2007. I will be using the Randomizer to pick the lucky winner. Please check back on Tuesday, November 28, 2007 when I announce the winner of the giveaway.

Good luck! And I can’t wait to read all of your answers.