Seasonings and Spice Mixes

Blackening Seasoning Source: Carolyn
1 t garlic powder
2 t thyme
2 t basil
2 t parsley
2 t black pepper
1 t cayenne
Mix all ingredients in a air tight jar. 
Blackening Seasoning IIMakes 1 cup
Place all of the spices in a bowl and mix together with a whisk. The seasoning can be stored can be stored about 1 week in an airtight container.

· 5 Tablespoons paprika
· 1 Tablespoon ground black
· 1 Tablespoon ground red pepper
· 1 Tablespoon white pepper
· 1 Tablespoon dried thyme, crushed with a mortar and pestle
· 2 Tablespoons garlic powder
· 1 Tablespoon powdered oregano
· 1 teaspoon chile powder
· 1 teaspoon onion powder
· 1 teaspoon salt in original recipe – omit for this program
Dry Italian Dressing Mix
From member Gayla: You can use this on any recipe that calls for dry Italian Dressing mix. Omit the salt and substitute Splenda for the sugar.

· 1 tbsp garlic powder
· 1 tbsp onion powder
· 1 tbsp sugar** (Splenda)
· 2 tbsp oregano
· 1 tsp pepper
· 1/4 tsp thyme
· 1 tsp basil
· 1 tbsp parsley
· 1/4 tsp celery salt** (omit) or use celery seed
· 2 tbsp salt** (omit)

Combine all ingredients thoroughly. To make Italian Dressing mix 2 tbsp dry mix with 1/4 cup vinegar and enough water to bring it to proper consistency. Additional vinegar can be used if desired.


EssenceFrom member MissMuffy: Here is my modified recipe for the infamous spice blend that is used by the well known chef Emeril Lagasse

· 2-1/2 tbsp paprika
· 2 tbsp granulated garlic powder
· 1 tbsp black pepper
· 1 tbsp granulated onion powder (California style)
· 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
· 1 tbsp dried, ground oregano, preferably Mexican
· 1 tbsp ground dried thyme
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Taco Seasoning Mix
· 1/4 cup dried minced onion
· 1/4 cup chili powder
· 1 tbsp dried minced garlic
· 1 tbsp ground cumin
· 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
· 2 tsp beef bouillon granules (Wyler's sodium free)
· 1-1/2 tsp dried oregano

Recipe
Mix together and grind into powder. Store in airtight container up to one year.

Add to sodium free tomato sauce as topper (chicken, rice, potato)
Add to ground turkey breast (chili, meatloaf)
Jamaican Jerk Seasoning,
combine 2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon Splenda, 1 teaspoon ground thyme, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper.