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Finishing Salts

Finishing Salts

Finishing Salts

 

Chili-Lime Cumin Salt

 

2 T. cumin seeds

1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

1 T. finely grated lime zest

2 T. flaky salt

 

Toast the cumin seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat, shaking often, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and add the crushed red pepper flakes, lime zest, and flaky salt. Stir to combine, rubbing the zest in with your fingers. Leave at room temperature, tossing whenever you think about it, until the zest is dry (a few hours to overnight). Cover and store at room temperature up to 3 months.

 

Pepita-Pepper Salt

 

¼ cup pumpkin seeds, chopped

1 T. coarsely ground black pepper

2 T. flaky salt

 

Toast the pumpkin seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat, shaking often, until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and add the black pepper and flaky salt. Stir to combine. Cover and store at room temperature up to 3 months.

 

Lemon-Sesame Salt

 

1/4 cup black or white sesame seeds

1 T. finely grated lemon zest

2 T. flaky salt

 

Toast the sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat, shaking often, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and add the lemon zest and flaky salt. Stir to combine, rubbing the zest in with your fingers. Leave at room temperature, tossing whenever you think about it, until the zest is dry (a few hours to overnight). Cover and store at room temperature up to 3 months.

Za’atar Blend

Za’atar Blend

Za’atar Blend

 

Za’atar is an herby, nutty, tangy Middle Eastern spice blend. It’s named after its primary ingredient, hyssop leaves, that are dried and blended with toasted sesame seeds, herbs, spices, and ground sumac. Fresh or dried za’atar leaves can be hard to find in American supermarkets but you can use dried oregano or thyme in its place.

 

1 T. ground cumin

1 T. ground coriander

1 T. sesame seeds

1 tsp. ground sumac or freshly grated lemon zest

1 T. dried oregano or thyme

 

Place ingredients in a jar or other resealable container and shake or stir to combine. Za’atar will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for a couple of months.

Arriba! Seasoning

Arriba! Seasoning

Arriba! Seasoning

 

Very similar to taco seasoning, but with a smoky flavor, less spice, and a whole lot of kid appeal.

 

3 T. (23 g) chili powder

2 T. (14 g) ground cumin

1 T. (7 g) ground paprika

1 1/2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. (4 g) black pepper

2 tsp. (6 g) garlic powder

1 tsp. onion powder

2 tsp. (2 g) dried oregano

 

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container.

Adobo Seasoning

Adobo Seasoning

Adobo Seasoning

Essential in Spanish, Caribbean and Latin American kitchens, adobo is a savory, all-purpose seasoning that imparts a garlic flavor and is normally used to season and/or marinate meat, chicken or fish. It is so fundamental in Latin  Cuisines that adobado means “marinated and cooked in adobo sauce.”

2 tablespoons salt

1 tablespoon paprika

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1 1⁄2 teaspoons onion powder

1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon chili powder

 

In a bowl, stir together the salt, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder. Store in a sealed jar in a cool, dry place.

Creole Seasoning

Creole Seasoning

Creole Seasoning

3 tsp. paprika
2 tsp. onion powder
3 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. Salt – Sea salt or Kosher salt optional substitutes
1 tsp. ground oregano
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. sweet basil
1 1/2 tsp. cayenne powder
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. lemon pepper

Mix all the spices up in a bowl and then spoon into a spice jar that you’ve saved. Use this blend on just about everything – from Creole dishes to popcorn. Can be added to the flour dredge for spicy chicken or pork chops. Use this on tater tots – hot tots!

DIY Everything Seasoning

DIY Everything Seasoning

1 tsp. toasted white sesame seeds
1 tsp. dehydrated toasted minced onion
1 tsp. dehydrated minced garlic
1 tsp. Dutch blue poppy seeds
1 tsp. charnushka seeds
1 tsp. Maldon sea salt

Optional additions:
1 tsp. yellow mustard seeds
1/2 tsp. crushed Aleppo chiles

Mix all ingredients together and enjoy. Serving Suggestions: Sprinkle over bagels and cream cheese, smoked salmon, omelets, homemade breads, biscuits, grilled fish, and more!

Citrus Salt

Citrus Salt

1 T. minced lemon zest
1 T. minced lime zest
1 T. minced orange zest
1/2 C. sea salt, kosher salt or grey salt

Preheat oven to 200F. In a small bowl, stir together all the ingredients, then spread the mixture on a small rimmed baking sheet. Place in the oven to dry for 2 hours. Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Pour the mixture in a mini processor and process until finely and evenly ground. Store in a tightly covered jar for up to 2 months.

Rosemary Salt

Rosemary Salt

3 C. sea salt crystals
1 1/2 C. dried rosemary (cracked rosemary is best)

(If you don’t have cracked rosemary, measure rosemary and put into food processor with steel blade attached. Process about 2 minutes, until rosemary is broken into small bits.) Combine salt and rosemary in food processor and process with steel blade less than one minute, until salt and rosemary are well combined. Don’t process too long. You want this to still have a slightly chunky texture. Suggested uses: Use sparingly, as you would regular salt. Sprinkle on fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, or avocado. An excellent seasoning for eggs, potatoes, butternut squash, or chicken. Delicious on any type of roasted or grilled vegetables.

Red Robin Seasoning

Red Robin Seasoning

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3 T. salt
1 T. instant tomato soup mix (Knorr tomato with basil works great)
2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Combine the ingredients in a small bowl and stir well. Store in a covered container.

Taco Seasoning

Taco Seasoning

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1 Teaspoon Chili powder
1 Teaspoon Paprika
3/4 Teaspoon Salt
3/4 Teaspoon Minced onion
1/2 Teaspoon Cumin
1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1/4 Teaspoon Garlic powder
1/4 Teaspoon Sugar
1/8 Teaspoon Ground oregano

Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl.

Alatopiperigano

Alatopiperigano

A simple Greek seasoning, often used on potatoes.

4 tsp. Salt
8 tsp. dried Oregano
1 tsp. fresh cracked Pepper

Mix all together and keep in tight container.

Fuego Spice Mix

Fuego Spice Mix

This fiery spice blend is perfect for seasoning grilled steaks, chops, chicken and fish.  Just rub it on the meat right before cooking.  You can add a pinch to sautéed vegetables, or use it to season homemade tortilla chips, French fries, or popcorn.

 

¼ C. paprika

2 tsp. Cayenne

2 T. Salt

2 tsp. Ground White Pepper

2 T. ground Black Pepper

2 T. Granulated Garlic

2 T. Chile Powder

2 T. Oregano

 

Combine all ingredients, mixing well.  Store in air tight container, out of direct light, for up to 6 months.

 

From Chevy’s Tex Mex Cookbook

 

 

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Homemade Curry Powder

Homemade Curry Powder

from Cooking Light, September 2003

3 T. Hungarian Paprika
2 tsp. ground Cumin
2 tsp. ground Fennel Seed
2 tsp. ground Mustard
2 tsp. ground Red Pepper
1 T. ground Coriander
1 T. ground Turmeric
1 tsp. ground Cardamom
1/2 tsp. ground Cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground Cloves

Combine all ingredients. Store in a cool dark place for up to 2 months.

Yield: 1/2 cup

Salt Free Taco Seasoning Mix

Salt Free Taco Seasoning Mix

1 T. dehydrated onion
6 tsp. chili powder
5 tsp. paprika
4-1/2 tsp. cumin
3 tsp. onion powder
2-1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

Combine ingredients and store in airtight container. To prepare, brown 1 lb beef, add 3 T. seasoning and 1/2 C. water. Simmer until water is absorbed.

Salt Free Spaghetti Sauce Seasoning Mix

Salt Free Spaghetti Sauce Seasoning Mix

1/2 C. Onion Flakes
1/2 C. Parsley Flakes
2 T. Dried Oregano
2 T. Sugar (or equvilent in Splenda)
1 T. Dried Basil
1 T. Dried Thyme
2 tsp. Black Pepper
2 tsp. Garlic Flakes
4 lg. Bay Leaves, crumbled

Place all ingredients in 1 point jar, cover tightly and shake well to mix. Store in a cool dry place for up to 2 months. Use 1/2 C. mix in average pot of spaghetti.

Mild Curry Powder

Mild Curry Powder

3 T. Paprika
2 tsp. Cumin
1 tsp. Ground Ginger
1 tsp. ground Tumeric
1 tsp. ground Coriander
1/2 tsp. ground Cardamom
1/2 tsp. ground Red Pepper

Combine all ingredients. Yield: 1/3 C.

Seasoning Salt

Seasoning Salt

3 tsp. garlic powder
3 tsp. salt
2 tsp. Sugar
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne
½ tsp. Paprika
¼ tsp. Turmeric

Combine all ingredients in a jar with a lid. Tightly close the lid and shake very well to combine all ingredients.

Savory Italian Seasoning Salt

Savory Italian Seasoning Salt

4 whole Dried Red Chiles
¼ C. dehydrated minced Garlic
½ C. dehydrated minced Onion
¼ C. dried Oregano Leaves
¼ C. dried Parsley Leaves
¼ C. Salt
2 tsp. dried Rosemary

In a blender moving at low speed, drop in red chile peppers, garlic, onion, oregano, basil, parsley, salt and rosemary one by one. Put the lid on the blender, turn the speed to high and blend to get a finely powdered mixture.

Hot & Spicy Seasoning

Hot & Spicy Seasoning

11/2 tsp. white pepper
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. onion powder
11/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 T. basil, dried
11/2 tsp. thyme, dried

Mix all ingredients together. Store in an airtight container.

Chili and Spice Seasoning

Chili and Spice Seasoning

1/4 C. paprika
2 T. dried oregano, crushed
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. red (cayenne) pepper
1/2 tsp. dry mustard

Mix together all ingredients. Store in airtight container.

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Homemade Taco Seasoning

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1 ½ tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp. onion powder
3/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (or 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper)
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
1 T. paprika
3 T. cumin
2 T. Kosher salt
2 T. black pepper

Put all of the ingredients in a jar or a container with a lid and shake, shake, shake.

Creole Spice Paste

Creole Spice Paste

Use spice paste for your shrimp po boys, to spice up a mayo in a chicken or tuna salad, on grilled butterflied jumbo shrimp, add to chilis or soups, or to rub on chicken breasts, chops or steaks before broiling or grilling them.

1/4 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Kosher or coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Place the onion, garlic, parsley, jalapeño, cayenne, thyme, paprika, and salt and pepper in a food processor and process until the spice paste is well blended, scraping down the sides of the bowl at least once. Transfer the paste to a small plastic container. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. You can add a little vegetable oil to the paste if you need it a little thinner.

LunaCafe Chinese Five-Spice

LunaCafe Chinese Five-Spice

The aroma of these spices when they are toasting is remarkable. For most evocative aroma and flavor, always use fresh spices.

3 whole star anise pieces, broken
20 whole cloves
3-inch Mexican cinnamon stick (canella), broken
1 tsp. fennel seeds
1 tsp. whole Sichuan pepper or black peppercorns

In nonstick skillet set over medium heat, toast the spices just until fragrant, about 1 minute.  Immediately remove from the heat and grind to a powder in a spice grinder. When cool, store in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry location.

LTS Whole Wheat Pancake Mix

LTS Whole Wheat Pancake Mix

1 C. Sugar
6 C. Whole Wheat Flour
3 C. White Flour
1/4 C. Baking Powder
1 1/2 C. Instant Dry Milk Powder
1 tsp. Salt

Combine Ingredients in a large bowl. Mix Well. Store in airtight container. Makes 12 C.

To make Pancakes
2 C. Mix
1 egg
1 1/2 C. Water
3 tsp. oil

Mix all ingredients well. Fold in 1/2 C. optional ingredients like strawberries or chocolate chips and pour onto hot greased griddle. Cook until bubbly on one side; flip and brown the other side

LTS Taco Seasoning Mix

LTS Taco Seasoning Mix

6 T. chili powder
6 T. Flour
1 ½ tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp. onion powder
3/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (or 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper)
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
1 T. paprika
3 T. cumin
2 T. Kosher salt
2 T. black pepper

Put all of the ingredients in a jar or a container with a lid and shake, shake, shake. Sprinkle 2-3 T. over cooked ground beef, add ½ C. water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until water has cooked away and meat is well coated.

Pampered Chef Cinnamon Plus

Pampered Chef Cinnamon Plus

6 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground allspice
1 tsp. dried orange peel
2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground ginger

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an air tight container. Use this mix in recipes that call for the ingredients above. I substitute this for all my cinnamon needs. If a recipe calls for the spices add up all the measurements and just put in the same amount of this blend. It tastes great used in cinnamon and sugar for toast and in cinnamon rolls.

Basic Creole Spice Blend

Basic Creole Spice Blend

2 T. celery salt
1 T. sweet paprika
1 T. coarse sea salt
1 T. freshly ground black pepper
1 T. garlic powder
1 T. onion powder
2 tsp. cayenne pepper
½ tsp. ground allspice

Mix together all spices in a bowl. Transfer the spices to a clean container with a tight-fitting lid. Store up to six months.

Chicken & Pork Dry Rub Mix

Chicken & Pork Dry Rub Mix

2 T. seasoning salt
2 T. sea salt
1/2 C. brown sugar
2 T. cumin
2 T. chili powder
2 T. black pepper
1 T. cayenne
1/3 C. paprika
3 T. lemon pepper
3 T. onion salt or powder
3 T. garlic powder
2 T. dry mustard
1 T. dried basil (optional)
1 T. dried oregano (optional)
1 T. dried parsley (optional)

If you like it Cajun or hot add a few pinches of dry hot pepper flakes. Mix all together and use on chicken and pork.

Garam Masala

Garam Masala

For a quick version:

Combine

2 tsp. ground cardamom
5 tsp. ground coriander
4 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground cloves
2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground nutmeg

Store in air tight container.

For a more authentic version, use whole spices, and toast them in a dry pan, then crush in spice grinder.

  • 2 T. coriander seed
  • 1 T. cumin seed
  • 2 tsp. whole peppercorns
  • 1 cinnamon stick crushed
  • 1 tsp. whole cloves
  • 1 T. dry ginger
  • 1 Cardamom pod (or use 1 T. ground cardamom)
  • 2 pinches saffron threads

 

In a small dry skillet, add the whole coriander, peppercorns, cloves, cardamom pod (if using) and cinnamon stick. Dry roast these for three minutes over medium heat then add the cumin seeds. Continue roasting for several more minutes. Stir frequently to prevent the seeds from burning. Once these begin to smell fragrant and have darkened slightly, pour the spices into a bowl to cool. Put the roasted spices as well as the dry ginger, ground cardamom (if not using pod) and saffron threads into a high-powered blender, coffee or spice grinder. Grind these to a fine powder. Store this in an air-tight container for up to 6 months.