Homemade Spice Blends

Homemade Pizza & Pasta Seasoning Recipe: The Secret to Great-Tasting Dishes

1 Tbsp. rosemary
1 Tbsp. oregano
1 Tbsp. basil
1 Tbsp. peppercorns
½ Tbsp. sea salt
½ Tbsp. garlic salt
½ Tbsp. crushed red pepper

To make: Mix well by shaking in a jar or in a food processor. Store in airtight container.

Homemade Curry Powder Recipe:

1/2 cup Paprika
1/4 cup cumin
1 tablespoon Fennel Powder
2 Tablespoons Fenugreek powder (optional)- gives sweetness
2 tablespoons Ground Mustard Powder
1 tablespoon ground Red Pepper Flakes (optional)- adds spiciness
3 tablespoons ground coriander (optional)
1/4 cup ground Turmeric root
1 tablespoon ground cardamon (optional)
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1/2 teaspoon cloves powder (optional) – Adds complex flavor

To make: Mix all ingredients in a bowl, jar or food processor and store in an air-tight container until ready to use. Can be used on meats, vegetables or in soups.

Homemade Italian Seasoning:

• 1/2 cup Basil leaf
• 1/2 cup Marjoram Leaf
• 1/2 cup Oregano leaf
• 1/4 cup cut and sifted Rosemary Leaf
• 1/4 cup Thyme leaf
• 2 tablespoons Garlic Powder (optional, especially if you cook with fresh garlic)

To make: Place all herbs in a jar and shake well.

Seasoned Salt Recipe:

• 1/4 cup onion powder
• 1/4 cup garlic powder
• 1/4 cup black pepper (ground)
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 3 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley leaf (optional)
• 1 tablespoon ground red pepper flakes (optional)

To make: Mix well by shaking in a jar or in a food processor. Store in airtight container.

Chili Seasoning Mix:

• 1/2 cup chili powder
• 1/4 cup garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons onion powder
• 1/4 cup oregano
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1/4 cup cumin
• 1 tablespoon thyme

To Make: mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container. 1/4 cup of mix=1 package of store bought chili seasoning.

Herbs de Provence:

• 1/2 cup thyme leaf
• 1/4 cup marjoram leaf
• 2 tablespoons of cut and sifted rosemary leaf
• 2 tablespoons savory
• 1 teaspoon of lavender flowers (lightly ground-optional)
• 2 teaspoons dried orange zest (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground fennel

To Make: If you are zesting the orange yourself, remove the zest of one organic orange and dry in an oven on lowest setting or a dehydrator until completely dry. Place in a food processor with the lavender flowers and lightly pulse. Remove and mix all ingredients in a jar or bowl until mixed (do not grind up the herbs!). Excellent in soups, on chicken or on roasted vegetables.

Caribbean Jerk Seasoning:

• 1/4 cup onion powder
• 2 tablespoons sea salt
• 2 tablespoons thyme
• 2 teaspoons ground allspice
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cayenne powder (optional)

To Make: mix all ingredients together and store in airtight container. When using, it is especially good if mixed with honey and painted on the meat.

Asian 5-Spice Seasoning:

• 2 tablespoons anise powder
• 1 tablespoon ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon ground fennel
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon himalayan or sea salt

To Make: Mix all ingredients and store in airtight container.

Pumpkin Pie Spice:

• 1/4 cup cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons allspice powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves powder (optional)

To Make: Mix all ingredients and store in airtight container. Use as you would regular pumpkin pie spice.

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