15 Spice Gifts In A Jar Recipes
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 Tbs. basil 1-1/2 Tbs. 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 Tbs. dry mustard 2 Tbs. grated orange peel, dried 1-1/2 Tbs. allspice 1-1/2 Tbs. nutmeg 1-1/2 Tbs. 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 Tbs. parsley flakes 3 Tbs. savoury leaves 3 Tbs. thyme leaves 3 Tbs. marjoram leaves 1-1/2 Tbs. basil leaves 1 tsp. ground bay leaf 1-1/2 Tbs. 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 flavor 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 Tbs. cayenne pepper 2 Tbs. oregano, crumbled 2 Tbs. 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 Tbs. thyme 1 Tbs. 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 flavoring salads, meat and bean dishes. Makes 2 Tbs. (1/8 cup) 1 Tbs. 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 flavoring apple and pumpkin pies, as well as muffins and oatmeal. Yield: 3-1/2 Tbs. 2-1/2 Tbs. 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 Tbs. savoury, crumbled 1 Tbs. 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 flavoring beans, fish, chowders and poultry. Use a shaker with large holes. Yield: 1/3 cup 2 Tbs. basil, crumbled 2 Tbs. 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 Tbs. 1 Tbs. 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 Tbs. 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 Tbs. turmeric 1 Tbs. 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 Tbs. 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 Tbs. dehydrated minced onion 1/4 cup savoury, crumbled 1/4 cup sage 1 Tbs. curry powder Combine all ingredients. Package in sealed containers. Label: Use 1 Tbs. 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 Tbs.. Greek Salad Dressing Blend Yield: 3/4 cup 1/2 cup marjoram 1/4 cup oregano 1 Tbs. 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 Tbs. 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. Delma --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
