Make your own spice blend hacks

Adding spices to a recipe is really not difficult but sometimes it's nice to have a ready made blend.  I usually do this when a spice jar or two is almost empty and/or I'm cleaning out the pantry in one of my mad cleaning moments. All of the measurements are approximate.  You can increase or decrease any ingredient that is/or is not your favorite.  Here are a few of my favorite combos to keep for adding to soups, casseroles, tacos or salads.  

Dry Italian Dressing Mix

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons garlic powder
• 1/4 Cup onion pwder
• 1/2 Cup dried oregeno
• 1 1/4 teaspoon each: black pepper, thyme, basil, parsley, sugar
• 1 Tablespoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 Cup Cajun seasoning

Add 2 Tablespoons mix to

• 1/4 Cup red wine vinegar
• 2/3 Cup olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons water

Instructions

Shake ingredients in a jar.

Keep refrigerated in a tightly covered jar.

Or use dry as a meat rub or sprinkle on vegeies.

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Italian Dry Seasoning

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons each: oregano, basil, marjoram
• 2 teaspoons each: thyme, rosemary

substitue into Italian recipes for existing spices

sprinkle on pasta salads, as sauce seasoning or on veggies

store in tightly sealed container in pantry

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Pumpkin Pie Spice
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Ingredients
• 4 Tablespoons cinnamon
• 2 Tablespoons ginger
• 3 teaspoons allspice
• 3 teaspoons ground cloves
• 1 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
store in tightly covered jar

try sprinkling a bit in creamy coffee

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Taco Seasoning

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Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons flour or cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon dry onion powder
• 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon each: pepper, garlic powder

store in tightly sealed container

add to 1 pound ground meat for tacos

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