make your own spice mix

[ABall]

All-Purpose Herb Blend

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. celery seed
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. of dill weed
1/4 tsp. of dried parsley
1/2 tsp. dried basil

Use as a general blend for sprinkling on bagels with cream
cheese, popcorn, garlic bread, potatoes, rice or vegetables.
(by cittie)

[ABall]

Mexican Seasoning
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon ground dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground chile pepper
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon coriander
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
Mix all ingredients well, pour into a jar and seal tightly. Store in a cool, dark place.

[ABall]

Salad Dressing Mix and Seasoning
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon ground dried dill
1 tablespoon ground tarragon
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. dehydrated lemon peel
2 tsp. dehydrated onion
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
Mix all ingredients well, pour into jar and seal tightly. Store in a cool, dark place. You can season pasta salads, chicken or turkey salads, tuna, or any salad mix with this OR mix it with the following:

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise (light or regular)
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons salad herb mix

Thoroughly mix ingredients, place in a sealed jar and refrigerate until ready to use. Makes 1 1/2 cups. This can be used for potato salads, pasta or green salads

[ABall]

Italian Herb Blend
Ingredients:
Use 1 tablespoon each of the following:
dried oregano
dried marjoram
dried thyme
dried basil
dried rosemary
dried sage
Grind or crush the dried herbs and mix together. Place into a jar and seal tightly. Store in a cool dark place.

[ABall]

Herb Blend for Dips or Spreads

Ingredients:
3 tsp. dried minced onion
2 tsp. dried basil, crushed
2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
2 tsp. dried parsley, crushed
1 tsp. garlic granules
1 tsp. dried tarragon, crushed
1 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed

Combine all ingredients in an airtight container. This
makes about 1/4 cup. Add a tablespoon or so to an 8
ounce package of cream cheese, sour cream or yogurt.

[ABall]

Taco Seasoning like Taco Bell's



Serves : 4
Prep. Time : 0:05
2 Tbls. all-purpose flour
1/2 Tbls. dried minced onion
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. beef bouillon granules
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. onion salt
1/4 tsp. granulated sugar
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. salt


-Shake all ingredients together in a sealable plastic bag.

NOTES : Directions for preparing taco meat: Brown 1 Lb. ground beef in a skillet; drain. Stir in seasoning mix and 3/4 cup water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

[ABall]

Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix Recipe

1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon parsley -- freeze-dried
1/8 teaspoon mustard powder
1 envelope Lipton cup-a-soup cream of chicken
(* see note
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
2 tablespoons seasoned salt -- (or Mrs. Dash)
1 tablespoon dried grated lemon peel

Mix all ingredients together and force through a fine mesh sieve
with back of a large spoon. Store covered and use within 4-5
months. For use: Combine 2 tablespoons of mix with 1/4 cup
vinegar, 2/3 cups oil, 2 tablespoons water. Shake mixture
vigorously.

Makes 1 cup.

NOTES : * Use 1 envelope of the soup mix or 2 square soda
crackers well crushed- plus 1.5 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
plus 1 teaspoon non dairy creamer powder

This is a close clone recipe

[Emma's#1fan]

Amy, those are great!
Thanks.
Patty

[ABall]

Ranch-Style Dressing and Dip Mix

Make a basket up with 4-ounce jars of this mix, a decorative bag of croutons or crackers, and holiday napkins.

2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried minced garlic
3 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons paprika
2 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
Combine ingredients; blend well. Store in an airtight container. Give in decorative jars with directions below for dressing and dip. Makes 1/2 cup of mix, or 8 portions for dressing or dip.

Dressing:
In a bowl or jar combine 1 cup of mayonnaise and 1 cup buttermilk. Add 1 tablespoon mix and blend well.

Dip:
In a small bowl blend 1 tablespoon mix with 1 cup sour cream. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

[ABall]

Patty I wish I could take credit for them, I found them on the TOH, but the search option is not working there right now and I figured if I need these in the future it will be easy to find here, plus I get to share with all of you. I can't wait to try the good seasonings one, I have a dehydrator and thinking of making up dried celery and stuff so I can make soup mixes too.

[ABall]

Chili Powder Seasoning Blend

An easy homemade chili powder recipe.
INGREDIENTS:

1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons garlic powder
PREPARATION:

Combine all ingredients; store in an airtight container

[ABall]

Pumpkin Pie Spice


Use this in pumpkin and sweet potato pies, sweet potato casseroles, custards, and other desserts.
INGREDIENTS:

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
PREPARATION:

Combine all ingredients. If you make extra, store in an airtight container

[ABall]

Apple Pie Spice Recipe

An easy homemade apple pie spice.
INGREDIENTS:

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
PREPARATION:

Combine all ingredients. If you make extra, store in an airtight container.

[ABall]

Seasoned Salt


Recipe for seasoned salt with salt, thyme, garlic salt, onion powder, and other herbs and seasonings.
INGREDIENTS:

6 tablespoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt or garlic powder
2 1/4 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
PREPARATION:

Put all ingredients into a mini food processor or small blender container and blend on low.

[momothem]

these are great --thank you

[Earthy]

These sound yummy:)

[Earthy]

I love pumpkin pie spice!!!