Seasoning Recipes
When using the following seasoning recipes, make sure to blend well. Place in a shaker. Use these seasoning blends in place of salt. Experiment and create your own seasoning containing those spices that you like or try something new from spice chart below.
American Favorite Blend
5 tsp. onion powder (not onion salt)
1 Tbsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. paprika
1 Tbsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1/2 tsp. celery seeds
Yield: about 1/4 cup
(Health Education Association Inc. Glenside, PA)
Spicy Seasoning
3 Tbsp. celery seed
1 Tbsp. onion powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. crushed oregano
1 Tbsp. crushed thyme
1-1/2 tsp. ground bay leaf
1-1-2 tsp. black pepper
1/1-2 tsp. ground cloves
Yield: about 1/2 cup
(Nutrition: The Art of Good Eating, Seattle, WA)
Barbeque Rub
4 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp ground black pepper
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp dried thyme
Yield: about 3/4 cup
Best on chicken, pork, or fish. Use 1 to 2 tsp. per pound.
(Dad Cooks Dinner)
Spice Chart
Name |
Use with: |
Allspice |
Beef, fish, beets, cabbage, carrots, peas, fruit |
Basil |
Beef, pork, most vegetables |
Bay Leaf |
Beef, pork most vegetables |
Caraway |
Beef, pork, green beans, cauliflower, cabbage, beets, asparagus, dips & marinades |
Cardamon |
Fruit, baked goods |
Curry |
Beef, chicken, pork, fish, green beans, carrots, marinades |
Dill |
Beef, chicken, green beans, cabbage, carrots, peas, dips |
Ginger |
Beef, chicken, pork, green beans, cauliflower, eggplant |
Marjoram |
Beef, chicken, pork, green beans, cauliflower, eggplant |
Rosemary |
Chicken, pork, cauliflower, peas, marinades |
Thyme |
Beef, chicken, pork, fish, green beans, beets, carrots |
Sage |
Chicken, pork, eggplant, dressing |
Tarragon |
Fish, asparagus, beets, cabbage, cauliflower, marinades |
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