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Authors: Kresha Faber

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1
⁄
3
cup chili powder

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1
1
⁄
2
teaspoons onion powder

1
1
⁄
2
teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon smoked paprika

3 tablespoons ground cumin

1 tablespoon sea salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

Mix together all ingredients; then store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Cajun Spice Mix

When you need a spicy kick, Cajun is the way to go, as it gives you a wonderful wallop as well as some really great flavor to go with it.

HANDS-ON:
5 minutes

INACTIVE:
none

INACTIVE:
5 minutes

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
∗

YIELD:
Serves 16; Makes 1 cup

COST PER SERVING:
$

CALORIES:
18

FAT:
0.5 g

PROTEIN:
1 g

SODIUM:
3.8 mg

FIBER:
1.5 g

CARBOHYDRATES:
4 g

SUGAR:
0.5 g

2 tablespoons onion powder

2 tablespoons garlic powder

2 tablespoons dried oregano

2 tablespoons dried sweet basil

2 tablespoons dried parsley

1 tablespoon dried thyme

1 tablespoon black pepper

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon celery seed

5 tablespoons sweet paprika

Combine in a small bowl; then store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Homemade Italian Seasoning

This is the perfect blend for your pizzas and pastas, as well as sprinkled liberally over chili, stews, and roasted vegetables.

HANDS-ON:
5 minutes

INACTIVE:
none

INACTIVE:
5 minutes

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
∗

YIELD:
Serves 36; Makes 2
1
⁄
4
cups

COST PER SERVING:
$

CALORIES:
5

FAT:
0 g

PROTEIN:
0 g

SODIUM:
1 mg

FIBER:
1 g

CARBOHYDRATES:
1 g

SUGAR:
0 g

1
⁄
2
cup oregano

1
⁄
2
cup basil

1
⁄
2
cup marjoram

1
⁄
4
cup rosemary, cut finely

1
⁄
4
cup thyme

1
⁄
4
cup sage

Whisk everything together in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container for about 6 months.

Herbes de Provence Blend

Herbes de Provence is the quintessential spice blend for the modern kitchen, as the flavors meld extremely well with a wide variety of dishes, including roasted meats, roasted vegetables, and hearty stews.

HANDS-ON:
5 minutes

INACTIVE:
none

INACTIVE:
5 minutes

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
∗

YIELD:
Serves 16; Makes 1 cup

COST PER SERVING:
$

CALORIES:
8

FAT:
0 g

PROTEIN:
0 g

SODIUM:
1 mg

FIBER:
1 g

CARBOHYDRATES:
1.5 g

SUGAR:
0 g

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