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Spice Essentials: Homemade Harissa Paste

Harissa is one of those items that you may have heard of, but do not know a lot about. A short definition is that harissa is aromatic chili paste that can be used to enhance everything from soups and stews,...

Author: Andy Anderson !

Beef Essentials: Short Rib Dry Rub

I just put a mess of beef short ribs in the fridge for an overnight dry brine. Then, I am going to rub them this spice mix, and throw them into the smoker, with some hickory wood, for about 6 - 8 hours....

Author: Andy Anderson ! @ThePretentiousChef

Spice Essentials: Adobo Seasoning Mix

Do not confuse this with adobo sauce; this is a dry spice seasoning. Use it as a dry rub on chicken, pork, or fish to add an additional depth of flavor. So, you ready... Let's get into the kitchen.

Author: Andy Anderson !

Homemade Essentials: Smokey Taco Seasoning

This seasoning will work nicely with pork, beef, or chicken. It has a wonderful smoky flavor with just the perfect amount of heat. So, you ready... Let's get into the kitchen.

Author: Andy Anderson !

My Master Mix Taco Seasoning

I have 2 recipes for homemade taco seasoning. I call this one my Master Mix because this is the one I use the most and usually make a large batch of it. My family loves Mexican and Tex-Mex.....but they...

Author: Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Spice Essentials: Creole Shrimp Seasoning

I love Creole cooking and I like to make different seasonings for different recipes. I put this one together primarily for seafood; especially, shrimp. Yummy. If you are doing a shrimp creole, just use...

Author: Andy Anderson !

Dry Harissa Spice Mix

This is a dry version of of the popular North African spice mix and can be used with all meats, fish and even veggies.

Author: Annacia * @Annacia

Berbere (Red Pepper Spice Mixture)

This uses dry spices, whereas the "real deal" is made by drying, roasting, pounding and grinding. For the ground chili, use dried (preferably a hotter one). It is used in many dishes. Try it on oven baked...

Author: Mikekey *

DIY Spice Essentials: Dry Pastrami Rub

Pastrami is a labor of love. If you make it from scratch from a brisked (navel is the best cut), it can take up to ten days, or you can purchase a corned beef from your butcher and cut that down to about...

Author: Andy Anderson ! @ThePretentiousChef

Mexican Adobo Seasoning, a Family Favorite

After dining at a family-owned Mexican restaurant, I realized just how nasty envelopes of taco seasoning actually were and I never bought them again. It's so easy to make your own Mexican seasoning using...

Author: Family Favorites @Quinnn

Chicken Taco Seasoning Mix, SCD compliant

We had a favorite seasoning from Penzeys, called Arizona Dreaming, that was great for seasoning chicken for chicken tacos, or sprinkling onto any Mexican or Southwest style dish. My kid's new medical Specific...

Author: C C

Brown Gravy Mix

This is a homemade mix so you do not have to buy store bought gravy mixes and you can control what is in your gravy. This stores for quite a while in the refrigerator and will impress your company when...

Author: deb baldwin

Herbes Salees (Salted Herbs)

The original recipe I have is in a family cookbook compiled by my great-aunt Lillian years ago. This particular recipe is one that was actually in my great-grandmother Cora St. Hilaire's own handwriting....

Author: Melissa T.

Make Your Own Blackened Seasoning Mix

It's always a good idea to make and have your favorite blackened seasoning blend on hand.

Author: Daily Inspiration S

No Sodium Creole Seasoning Blend

Even though there is no salt in this, its still real good.

Author: Jamallah Bergman

Chai Spice Mix

Use this instead of pumpkin pie spice in breads or pies for a nice flavor change. Stir it into coffee or tea. Stir a little into your oatmeal.

Author: Mikekey *

Rub Essentials: Beef, Pork, Chicken Dry Rub

This dry rub is excellent for beef chicken and pork. It's a great rub for your smoker, or grill, and will even work well in your oven. I've tweaked it over the years, and this is the current evolution...

Author: Andy Anderson !

Spaghetti Sauce Seasoning Mix

Use to season spaghetti sauce or to spice up jarred sauces.

Author: Mikekey *

KFC Chicken Spice Mix (copycat)

I LOVE fried chicken. KFC was the only place we went with Grandma Robinson, so when I found this copycat recipe, I had to save it...IT IS FANTASTIC!

Author: Megan Stewart

Emeril's Creole Essence

This mixture adds the perfect flavor to all Creole dishes

Author: Teresa Pendino

Homemade Pickling Spice

great easy spice mixture

Author: barbara lentz

Homemade Greek Seasoning

can't find Greek seasoning.... here's a Greek influenced spice blend

Author: Jen Smallwood

Italian Bread Dipping OIl

Love this dipping oil.

Author: barbara lentz

Shichimi Togarashi (Japanese 7 Spice Seasoning)

This is one variation of the seasoning found at Gourmet Sleuth. It can be used to top rice, flavor soups or noodles and yakitori.

Author: Vicki Butts (lazyme) @lazyme5909

Blackened Seasoning Spice

This seasoning can be used for Blackened Fish, Blackened Steak, or Blackened Chicken Breast. When cooking a blackened recipe, always use a heavy cast iron skillet heated to a very high heat. Use a small...

Author: Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Jamaican Jerk Seasoning

This is a perfect spice blend for grilled food such as poultry, pork, seafood, etc.; a great recipe to have.

Author: Francine Lizotte

ALL PURPOSE 10 HERB & SPICE BLEND FOR MEATS

You are not going to believe just how great this mixture of herbs & spices will season your Beef Roasts, Chops or Chicken. The best part is you control the amount of salt in this recipe. I love that it...

Author: Rose Mary Mogan

Bouillon Essentials: Chicken Bouillon Powder

When you read my recipes, you know that I always suggest using fresh stock... not broth. But, making stock is a time-consuming process... it is worth it, but time consuming. I do not like to use bouillon...

Author: Andy Anderson !

Easy Garam Masala Spice Mix

No need to do a lot of grinding for this easy take an a popular East Indian spice mix. There are as many variations of this mix as there are cooks in India. This is my favorite.

Author: Mikekey * @Mikekey

T'S HOUSE SEASONING

This is my favorite seasoning for steaks, burgers, roasted chicken and pork roasts. It's especially good when worked into the ground beef for charcoal grilled burgers. Mmmmm Mmmmm good!

Author: Tere Gill

Ginger Miso Paste

Miso paste is used extensively in Japanese cooking. This one if flavored with fresh ginger and garlic for added extra flavor.

Author: Lucy Selvaggio-Diaz

Fish Coating the Low Carb Way

Instead of cornmeal, flour, breadcrumbs or panko, this Low-Carb version gives the CRUNCH and flavor instead of the carbs. Keto-Friendly! I also use it for chicken tenders and pork chops.

Author: Paula Todora @ptodora

Spice It Up with Moroccan Ras el hanout

There are many, many variations of Ras el hanout and it's earthly combination of ingredients enhances the flavor of any Moroccan dish.

Author: Daily Inspiration S @DailyInspiration

Homemade Poultry Seasoning

Use this in stuffings, gravy, soups, etc.

Author: Mikekey *

Adobo Seasoning Mix

a quick and easy Adobo seasoning ....got this from my chef buddy Gino-

Author: Jen Smallwood @usmcmom1

Eastern Essentials: Indian Curry Spice Mix

Made this spice mix years ago, then decided that there are others out there that like a bit of spicy curry. So, here you go. You have a hankering for some curry, but you do not like the store-bought versions...

Author: Andy Anderson !

FIVE SPICE HOMEMADE POWDER (SALLYE)

My version of a spice often used in Asian dishes. It is not always available in supermarkets, and making your own is easy and more economical.

Author: sallye bates @grandedame

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

Pumpkin pie spice is an amazing blend of fall spices. Just the aroma makes you think of pumpkin pie, but the spice blend has now become so popular it is found in many other fall treats. Pumpkin pie spice...

Author: Kitchen Crew @JustaPinch

Spice Essentials: Creole Seasoning

This is my go to spice for just about anything Creole. I love it on blackened fish, fried/breaded catfish, and it is awesome in a Creole jambalaya. You control the heat by varying the peppers, to your...

Author: Andy Anderson !

Fajita Seasoning Mix

Skip buying the packets at the store and next time you're making fajitas whip up this easy seasoning mix. The flavors of chili, smoky cumin, garlic, and onion are well balanced. It's lightly sweet and...

Author: Rebecca Thompson

Traci's Adobo Seasoning

Many recipes call for adobo seasoning and all I can ever find in the store are the cans of peppers in adobo sauce. They always seems excessively hot. With this recipe from Traci, I can adjust the heat...

Author: Carolyn Haas

Gourmet Seasoning Salt

I use this in place of regular salt in most of my cooking.

Author: Marsha Gardner

DIY Essentials: Homemade Potato Starch

Not all grocers carry potato starch, so if the time comes when you need some, here is a simple way to make it... Sometimes it just feels good to make your own stuff. It is easy, and it is not rocket science....

Author: Andy Anderson !

Awesome Dry Rub for Poultry

I played around with a dry rub mix to use primarily on chicken. I've used this on recipes in my smoker, on the grill, and in the oven with excellent results. Once you make a batch, keep it in a tightly...

Author: Andy Anderson ! @ThePretentiousChef

Parmesan Herb Seasoning Mix

This mix is very versatile. Use it in baking of for a salad dressing, try it on veggies.

Author: Annacia * @Annacia

Spice Essentials: Savory Seafood Seasoning

If I were to compare this seasoning with something on the market, I would say: Old Bay Seasoning. It is similar to, but not quite the same as that famous spice. I wanted something with a bit more "earthier"...

Author: Andy Anderson ! @ThePretentiousChef

Moroccan Spice Mix

I just finished making up a batch of my Moroccan spice mix. If you have ever worked with Moroccan spices they have a savory, sweet, and yet spicy flavor that is unique to spice mixes from that part of...

Author: Andy Anderson !

SPICE UP YOUR COOKING (SALLYE)

I pinched the list of herbs and spices from the Internet and tweaked it to my satisfaction. A good list to have when cooking an unfamiliar dish, or for novice cooks who aren't familiar with all the differences....

Author: sallye bates @grandedame

Pate Spice, Mom

These are the spices Mom used when she made Pate. This is enough for a double recipe of Pate.

Author: Megan Stewart

Pickling Spice

Just a list of spices to be used to suit your taste buds.

Author: Karla Harkins @Karla_Harkins