DIY Spice Blends
6 Must Have Spice Mixes
There is no need to buy those spice blends you see for sale everywhere when you can make them yourself easily. They also make great gifts if you fix them up in little jars. Store mixtures in airtight containers in a cool, dry place. Use within six months.
Chinese Five-Spice Powder
1 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. Ground star anise
2 tsp. Ground fennel seeds
1 tsp. ground cloves
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
Mix all ingredients in a small airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place.
Pumpkin Pie Spice
2 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
3 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. ground allspice
½ tsp. salt
Mix all together and store in an airtight container.
Taco Seasoning
2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. onion powder
½ tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. paprika
3 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. sugar
Mix all together. Store in an airtight container. Use as little or as much as you want for your family's taste and what you are making.
Italian Seasoning
3 Tbsp. dried basil
3 Tbsp. dried oregano
3 Tbsp. dried thyme
3 Tbsp. dried marjoram
2 Tbsp. dried rosemary
1 Tbsp. dried sage
2 Tbsp. Garlic Powder
2 Tbsp. Onion Powder
1 Tbsp. dried parsley
1 Tbsp. Salt
Mix all ingredients in an airtight container.
Chili Seasoning
2 Tbsp. flour
2 tsp. powder onion
2 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. Crushed red pepper
3 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried parsley
½ tsp. dried basil
¼ tsp. Ground black pepper
Mix all ingredients in an airtight container.
Cajun Spice Mix
2 Tbsp. paprika
2 Tbsp. salt
3 Tbsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. black pepper
2 Tbsp. onion powder
1-2 Tbsp. cayenne powder
2 Tbsp. dried oregano
1 Tbsp. dried thyme
1 Tbsp. dried basil
1 tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. chili powder
Mix all ingredients in an airtight container
Curry Powder Mix
2 Tbsp. paprika
4 Tbsp. Cumin Powder
3 tsp. Ground fennel seed
1 tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes
3 Tbsp. ground coriander
2 Tbsp. Turmeric Powder
2 tsp. ground cardamom
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
3 tsp. Chili Powder
For a hotter curry, add more chili powder and red pepper flakes
Mix all in an airtight container
You can adjust these spice mixes to fit your family's needs and tastes.
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