Spice Blends and Mixes

Basic blend ideas...adjust according to your taste

THAI BLEND
½ t. garlic powder
½ t. onion powder
½ t. ground cumin
1 t. ground coriander
¼ t. ground red pepper
½ t. ground ginger
1/8 t. ground cinnamon

MEXICAN BLEND
½ t. garlic powder
½ t. onion powder
1 t. ground cumin
½ t. ground coriander
¼ t. ground red pepper
½ t. chili powder
½ t. cilantro

MEDITERRANEAN BLEND
½ t. garlic powder
½ t. onion powder
½ t. ground cumin
1 t. ground coriander
1/8 t. red pepper
1 t. oregano leaves
½ t. thyme leaves

MOROCCAN SPICE BLEND
2 t. ground cumin
1 t. ground coriander
½ t. chili powder
½ t. sweet paprika
½ t. ground cinnamon
¼ t. ground allspice
¼ t. ground ginger
1/8 t. cayenne pepper (adjust to your taste)
Pinch ground cloves

Taco Seasoning Mix
2 ½ teaspoons instant minced onion
½ teaspoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon crushed dried red pepper (more if you like it hotter)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon instant minced garlic
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until evenly distributed.

To use In Taco filling add seasoning mix and ½ c. water to cooked and drained ground beef. Make extra packets and store in Ziploc bags or small Rubbermaid containers for future use.

Garlic Bread Seasoning“Our Best Bites”

½ c. powdered Parmesan cheese
2 t. Kosher salt
2 T. garlic powder
2 t. oregano
2 t. basil
2 t. marjoram
2 t. parsley
Combine ingredients in a jar (preferably one with a sprinkle top) and shake.

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