Spice Mixes

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Andrea’s Taco Spices

Ingredients

  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • 1-2 tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp cayenne
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • 2 Tbs flour

Chili Spice Mix

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons minced dried onions
  • teaspoons chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder not garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

  • Just layer the spices into a small baby food or mason jar (or ziploc baggy). No need to mix but make sure to label it. I make 6-8 jars at a time.

Fajita Spice Mix

Servings: 10 tsp

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon crushed chicken bouillon cube
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Use as needed in recipes calling for fajita seasoning.

Greek Spice Blend

Ingredients

  • t oregano
  • t garlic powder
  • 1 t salt
  • 1 t cornstarch
  • 1 t bl pepper
  • 1 t beef bouillion granules
  • 1 t parsley
  • 1 t dill
  • 1 t marjoram
  • 1 t rosemary
  • 1 t paprika
  • 1 t basil
  • ½ t thyme
  • ½ t cinnamon
  • ½ t nutmeg

Instructions

  • Grind all to a fine powder
  • Store in airtight container

Notes

March 2014

Greek Seasoning

Can’t find Greek seasoning at the grocery store?

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried minced garlic

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.

Notes

September 2009

Herbs de Provence

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons dried savory
  • 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons dried marjoram
  • 2 tablespoons dried fennel seed

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients together. Store in an air-tight container.

Louisiana Seasoning

While you can buy Cajun or Creole Louisiana seasoning blends in the grocery store, they’re often harsh and stale-tasting. We prefer to make our own. A hefty dose of paprika gives a strong earthy backbone to the blend. Thyme, garlic, and celery salt add New Orleans flavors while cayenne brings the heat.

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon celery salt
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in bowl.

Taco Seasoning

Servings: 3 tbls

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder (medium heat level)
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients.
  • To make tacos for a family of four, use half the batch of seasoning with 1 pound ground beef and ¼ cup water.

Buttermilk Ranch Seasoning

These would also make cute homemade gifts, packaged decoratively in small jars.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup dry buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried dillweed
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients.
  • To make ranch dressing, combine 1 tablespoon mix with 1 cup mayonnaise and 1 cup milk.
  • To make dip, combine 1 cup of sour cream with 1 tablespoon mix.
  • Serve alongside tortilla chips or baby carrots.