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Authors: Kresha Faber

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2 tablespoons dried savory

2 tablespoons dried rosemary

2 tablespoons dried thyme

2 tablespoons dried oregano

2 tablespoons dried basil

2 tablespoons dried marjoram

1 tablespoon dried fennel seed

1 tablespoon dried lavender

In a small mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients together. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 year.

5-Spice Blend

Five-Spice is a mixture of five spices commonly used in Chinese cuisine, so it certainly accompanies traditional Chinese foods well. However, this blend is also delicious stirred into applesauce or yogurt, sprinkled over mulled wine or apple cider, or added to holiday spice cookies.

HANDS-ON:
10 minutes

INACTIVE:
none

INACTIVE:
10 minutes

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
∗∗

YIELD:
Serves 12; Makes
3

4
cup

COST PER SERVING:
$

CALORIES:
16

FAT:
0.5 g

PROTEIN:
0.5 g

SODIUM:
3 mg

FIBER:
2 g

CARBOHYDRATES:
3 g

SUGAR:
0 g

9 star anise

3 tablespoons ground cinnamon

3 tablespoons fennel seed

1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

2 teaspoons ground cloves

  1. Place star anise in a spice grinder or coffee grinder and grind to a fine powder.
  2. Mix all ingredients together. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Jamaican Jerk Blend

Any dry spice blend made outside of Jamaica itself is a far cry from the “true” flavor of Jamaican jerk that can only result from using fresh cinnamon leaves and roasting meat over allspice wood. Nonetheless, this blend will bring calypso to your tongue and just might make you long to dance in warm sea breezes.

HANDS-ON:
5 minutes

INACTIVE:
none

INACTIVE:
5 minutes

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:

YIELD:
Serves 8; Makes
1

2
cup

COST PER SERVING:
$

CALORIES:
17

FAT:
0 g

PROTEIN:
0.5 g

SODIUM:
1,699 mg

FIBER:
1 g

CARBOHYDRATES:
4 g

SUGAR:
0 g

1

4
cup onion powder

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons thyme

2 teaspoons ground allspice

1 tablespoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon cayenne powder (optional)

Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl; then store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Thanksgiving Sage Blend

The homey, comforting scent of savory herbs is welcome anytime of year, but especially during festive holiday times when they accompany roasted meats and various comfort foods. Having this blend on hand will simplify your holiday cooking and provide a blend you’ll reach for all year-round.

HANDS-ON:
5 minutes

INACTIVE:
none

INACTIVE:
5 minutes

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:

YIELD:
Serves 32; Makes 2 cups

COST PER SERVING:
$

CALORIES:
6

FAT:
0 g

PROTEIN:
0 g

SODIUM:
1 mg

FIBER:
1 g

CARBOHYDRATES:
1 g

SUGAR:
0 g

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