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Gift Spice Mixes in a Jar (15) Collection



Barbecue Herbs
Latin Spice Blend
Mediterranean Herb Mix
Creole Seasoning
Dukka Spice Mix
Tabil Seasoning
Spicy Blend
Herbed Seasoning
Gourmet Poultry Blend
Table Seasoning
Spicy Caribbean Seasoning
Herb Blend for Cream Cheese
Herb Blend for Poultry
Greek Salad Dressing Blend
Italian Salad Dressing Blend
Pumpkin Pie Spice

Barbecue Herbs

A blend for use with beef, lamb, pork or game.
Makes about 1 cup

1-1/2 Tbsp basil
1-1/2 Tbsp oregano
2 Tsp ground bay leaf
1/4 cup juniper berries
1/4 cup rosemary
1/4 cup savoury

Process all ingredients in a blender. Package in small jars
or shakers.


Latin Spice Blend

Yield: 1/2 cup

2 Tbsp dry mustard
2 Tbsp grated orange peel, dried
1-1/2 Tbsp allspice
1-1/2 Tbsp nutmeg
1-1/2 Tbsp ginger
2 tsp salt
2 tsp pepper
2 tsp cayenne

Blend all ingredients. Use to season beef, pork or vegetable
dishes.


Mediterranean Herb Mix

Makes about 1 cup

3 Tbsp parsley flakes
3 Tbsp savoury leaves
3 Tbsp thyme leaves
3 Tbsp marjoram leaves
1-1/2 Tbsp basil leaves
1 tsp ground bay leaf
1-1/2 Tbsp grated lemon peel, dried
1/2 tsp celery seed

Combine parsley, savoury,thyme, marjoram and basil leaves.
Crush thoroughly. Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
Use to flavour vegetables, poultry, fish or lamb.



Creole Seasoning

The seasoning of Louisiana food - use with fish, meat and
vegetables. Adjust the cayenne level to suit yourself.

Yield: 1-1/2 cups

1/3 cup paprika
1/3 cup salt
1/4 cup garlic powder
1/4 cup pepper
1/8 cup onion powder
2 Tbsp cayenne pepper
2 Tbsp oregano, crumbled
2 Tbsp thyme, crumbled

Combine all ingredients. Spoon into small jars with tight
fitting lids. Store in a cool dry area for up to 3 months.



Dukka Spice Mix

Sprinkle on pita bread or use in Middle Eastern cheese or
bean dishes.

Makes about 3 oz

1/2 tsp peppercorns
1-1/2 Tbsp thyme
1 Tbsp dried parsley
1 tsp coarse salt
1/4 cup finely chopped Brazil nuts or hazelnuts

Crush peppercorns. Add next 3 ingredients and crush
thoroughly. Add nuts and continue to pulverize until well
blended. Store in an airtight container, in a cool dry
place.



Tabil Seasoning

A Spice blend from Tunisia for flavouring salads, meat and
bean dishes.

Makes 2 Tbsp (1/8 cup)

1 Tbsp coriander seed
1 tsp caraway seed
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp curry powder

Pulverize coriander and caraway to a powder. Combine with
remaining spices. Store in an airtight container in a cool
dry place for up to 2 months.



Pumpkin Pie Spice

For flavouring apple and pumpkin pies, as well as muffins
and oatmeal.

Yield: 3-1/2 Tbsp

2-1/2 Tbsp cinnamon
2 tsp ginger
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp nutmeg

Combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight jar in a cool
dry place.



Spicy Blend

A pungent blend for use in place of salt.

Yield: 1/3 cup

1-1/2 Tbsp savoury, crumbled
1 Tbsp dry mustard
2-1/2 tsp onion powder
1-1/2 tsp curry powder
1-1/4 tsp white pepper
1-1/4 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight jar in a cool
dry place.



Herbed Seasoning

Use in place of salt for flavouring beans, fish, chowders
and poultry. Use a shaker with large holes.

Yield: 1/3 cup

2 Tbsp basil, crumbled
2 Tbsp onion powder
1 tsp oregano, crumbled
1 tsp celery seed
1/4 tsp dried lemon peel
Dash of fresh ground pepper

Combine all ingredients. Spoon into airtight jar. Store in a
cool dry place.

Note: Double or triple this recipe - it will take longer to
run out.



Gourmet Poultry Blend

Goes with fish and lamb as well.

Yield: 2 Tbsp

1 Tbsp rosemary, crumbled
1 tsp savoury, crumbled
1 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp thyme, crumbled
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp allspice

Combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight jar in a cool
dry place.

Note: This recipe easily doubles or triples.



Table Seasoning

Use in place of salt on cooked food.

Yield: 1/4 cup

1 Tbsp onion powder
1-1/2 tsp dry mustard
1-1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp celery seed, crushed
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder

Combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight jar in a cool
dry place.

Note: This recipe easily doubles or triples.




Spicy Caribbean Seasoning

Use to season poultry, pork or fish.

2 Tbsp turmeric
1 Tbsp coriander
1-1/2 tsp cumin
1-1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp cloves

Combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container.



Herb Blend for Cream Cheese

This is great on bagels!

Yield: 1/2 cup

1/4 cup dill weed
1 Tbsp dehydrated minced onion
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dry mustard

Combine all ingredients. Package in small sealed containers.

Label: Combine 2 tsp of mix with 1 8-oz package of cream
cheese and 1/2 cup butter or margarine.



Herb Blend for Poultry

Makes 1-1/4 cups

1/2 cup marjoram
1/4 cup celery leaves, dried and crumbled
2 Tbsp dehydrated minced onion
1/4 cup savoury, crumbled
1/4 cup sage
1 Tbsp curry powder

Combine all ingredients. Package in sealed containers.

Label: Use 1 Tbsp of Herb Blend with 4 cups of chicken or
turkey stuffing.

Note: To dry celery leaves, place in a single layer in a
baking dish and dry at 150 F for 30 minutes. Cool and
crumble. The celery leaves will have reduced to about 1
Tbsp.



Greek Salad Dressing Blend

Yield: 3/4 cup

1/2 cup marjoram
1/4 cup oregano
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1/4 cup mint leaves

Combine all ingredients. Package in small sealed containers.

Label: Combine 1-1/2 tsp of dressing mix with 1/4 cup wine
vinegar and 3/4 cup oil OR 1 cup of commercial oil and
vinegar dressing. Shake well. Season with salt and pepper to
taste.



Italian Salad Dressing Blend

Yield: 3/4 cup

1/2 cup marjoram
1/4 cup basil
1/4 cup oregano
1-1/2 Tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Combine all ingredients. Package in small sealed containers.

Label: Combine 1-1/2 tsp of dressing mix with 1/4 cup wine
vinegar and 3/4 cup oil OR 1 cup of commercial oil and
vinegar dressing. Shake well. Season with salt and pepper to
taste.