spice blends

Use dried spices and herbs to make your own mixtures. Sprinkle them on meat, poultry, and fish; stir into sauces and soups; and blend into softened butter for a bread or vegetable toppers.

1. pumpkin pie spice ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg + ½ tsp. ground allspice + ½ tsp. ground ginger + 1 tsp. ground cinnamon

2. italian seasoning ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper + 1 Tbsp. dried thyme, crushed + 1 Tbsp. dried rosemary, crushed + 1 Tbsp. dried oregano, crushed + 1 Tbsp. dried basil, crushed

3. greek seasoning ½ tsp. dried minced garlic + 1 tsp. dried minced onion + 1 tsp. dried marjoram, crushed + 1 tsp. dried basil, crushed + 2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed + 1 Tbsp. dried oregano, crushed

4. taco seasoning 1 Tbsp. salt + 1 Tbsp. cornstarch + 1 to 2 tsp. black pepper + 3 to 4 tsp. garlic powder + 1 tsp. dried oregano, crushed + 2 Tbsp. ground cumin + ½ to 1 tsp. crushed red pepper + 2 Tbsp. sugar + 3 to 4 Tbsp. chili powder

5. chai spice A dash freshly ground black pepper + 1 tsp. ground cinnamon + 1 tsp. ground ginger + 2 tsp. ground cardamom + 1 tsp. whole cloves, finely ground + 1 tsp. fennel seeds, finely ground

6. herbes de provence 1 tsp. fennel seeds, crushed + 1 tsp. dried lavender, crushed + 1 tsp. dried sage, crushed + 1 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed + 1 Tbsp. dried marjoram, crushed + 1 tsp. dried thyme, crushed + 1 tsp. dried basil, crushed

7. poultry seasoning ¼ tsp. celery salt + ½ tsp. black pepper + 1 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed + 1 Tbsp. dried marjoram, crushed + 1 Tbsp. dried thyme, crushed + 1 Tbsp. dried sage, crushed

STORE SPICE MIXTUREs in small airtight containers in a cool, dark place up to 1 year.

up & coming

These blends are gaining popularity but are still hard to find in supermarkets.

Moroccan Seasoning (Ras el HanOut)

1 tsp. paprika + ½  tsp. ground cumin + ¼  tsp. ground cinnamon + ¼  tsp. ground coriander + ¼  tsp. ground ginger + ¼  tsp. black pepper + ¼  tsp. ground turmeric + ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper

Tandoori Spice

1¼  tsp. curry powder + 1 tsp. garam masala + ½  tsp. ground ginger + ½  tsp. ground cumin + ½  tsp. coriander + ½  tsp. ground cardamom + ¼  tsp. salt + ⅛ tsp. ground cinnamon + ⅛ tsp. black pepper

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1 Tbsp. ground sumac (for info, see SUMAC) + 1 Tbsp. ground dried thyme + 1 tsp. sesame seeds + 1 tsp. salt + 1 tsp. black pepper