Spice Mixes

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Not all of these are Low Carb. But they are a nice resource or use for gifts. Enjoy!

Taco Seasoning Mix Ole’

3/4 cup dried minced onion

1/4 cup salt

1/4 cup chili powder

1 Tbsp. dried oregano

2 Tbsp. each cornstarch, crushed dried red pepper,

dried minced garlic, ground cumin

Add 2 Tbsp. dry mix to 1 lb. ground beef and 1/2 cup water. Heat through.

This Taco Mix makes almost 2 cups of mix, enough for 12 batches using 1 lb. beef each. I keep LOTS of this on hand to flavor soups, stews, sautéed chicken breasts , meatloaves, meatballs, and for bean and cheese tacos as well as chicken meat tacos.

Italian Seasoning

1/3 c. dry crushed oregano

1/3 cup dry basil

2 Tbsp. rosemary

1/4 cup each thyme, sage, and marjoram

Makes 1-1/4 cups.

Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix

T his recipe makes the equivalent of 8 packages seasoning mix .

3 Tbsp. = 1 mix package.

1 cup dried minced onion

3 Tbsp. green pepper flakes

4 tsp. salt

3 Tbsp. cornstarch

4 tsp. instant minced garlic

2 tsp. each dry mustard, celery seed, and chili powder

Add 3 Tbs. mix to 1 lb. scrambled beef, 1/2 cup water

and 1 cup ketchup or crushed tomatoes. If you like sweeter sloppy joes, you can add a bit of sugar to mix.

For extra healthy Sloppy Joes, try the recipe using only 1/2 pound ground beef and about 1 cup cooked lentils.

Pumpkin Pie Spice

1/4 cup cinnamon

1 Tbsp. allspice

1-1/2 tsp. each ginger

and nutmeg

1 tsp. cloves

Poultry Seasoning

1-1/2 tsp. Spike or seasoning salt

2 Tbsp. each white or black pepper, parsley,

marjoram, thyme, celery seed,

onion powder, sage, grd. rosemary

1 tsp. each red pepper flakes, dry mustard,

summer savory, coriander, allspice

1 Tbsp. each garlic powder, oregano, grd. ginger

Vegetable Seasoning or Broth Mix

1/4 cup each onion powder and dried

parsley flakes

2 Tbsp. each Spike or seasoning salt,

garlic powder and celery seed

2 tsp. each sage, marjoram, thyme,

basil, oregano, pepper, dill weed

1 tsp. summer savory

Stir or shake before each use.

For vegetable broth substitute: use 1

rounded teaspoonful for each cup of water.

For seasoning: just sprinkle a bit on to

vegetables while cooking.

Also good in soups, stews, & casseroles.

Mamma’s Spaghetti Sauce Spice Mix

2 cups dry minced onion 3 Tbsp. oregano

2 Tbsp. dried green pepper flakes 4 tsp. dried basil

1 Tbsp. dry minced garlic 4 tsp. salt

4 Tbsp. dry parsley

2 tsp. each rosemary, thyme, marjoram

OR 1 heaping Tb. Italian seasoning mix

Add 3/4 cup dry mix to 1 lb. cooked ground beef,

3 24-oz. cans of crushed tomatoes, 1 cup fresh or canned mushrooms, one cup grated zucchini & /or grated carrots, & celery & onions to taste. Allow to simmer in crock pot all day

or in stock pot on stove an hour or more until flavors blend

& vegetables are soft. Chicken, beef, beans or cheese can be added later. Freezes well.

Homemade Chili Powder

2 Tbsp. cumin

1 Tbsp. each cayenne pepper,

garlic powder, onion powder

1 tsp. each allspice, cloves, oregano

Makes about 1/3 cup. We found this one to be less economical than store-bought chili powder, so always be sure to figure out prices! This is one project where growing and drying your own herbs and spices would be a tremendous benefit.

Down Home Apple Pie Spice

1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon

1-1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

1 tsp. ground allspice

1/4 tsp. ground cloves

Store, tightly covered, in a cool dry place

Self-Rising Flour

Combine:

1-1/2 c. all-purpose flour

1-1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

Mix well. Store in an airtight container.

Homemade Confectioner’s Sugar

1 cup granulated sugar

1/4 c. cornstarch

in your blender until mixture is a fine powder.

Use as confectioner’s sugar.

Homestyle Dressing Mix

1 cup onion powder

2-1/2 Tbsp. salt

2-1/2 Tbsp. garlic granules

2-1/2 Tbsp. black pepper

2/3 c. dried parsley

2 tsp. paprika

To make dressing:

Whiz 2 Tbsp. mix with 1 cup mayonnaise and 1 cup buttermilk (or milk or yogurt) in blender. If mixture is too runny, you can spoon into the vortex about 1/4 tsp. Xanthan gum (available from most health food stores.)

Cottage cheese, yogurt, or sour cream can be substituted for the mayonnaise.

The Easy Way to Grease Your Pans

In a small jar, mix:

2 parts oil

1 part liquid lecithin

(available at most health food stores)

Use a kitchen “paintbrush” to “paint” the mixture onto tins before baking, pots and pans before cooking, cast iron skillets, inside crockpot before cooking, etc. This substitutes for the expensive aerosol spray cans such as Pam spray.

I usually use canola oil, but olive oil can be substituted. Be sure to keep the oil/lecithin mixture in the refrigerator and keep the little paintbrush in a plastic baggie in the fridge or freezer. Stir the mixture each time before using (you may have to microwave it on 40% power for a few seconds to warm it up.)

Chinese Five-Spice Powder

Mix and store in an airtight jar:

1 Tbsp. black pepper

1 Tbsp. ground anise

1 Tbsp. ground fennel seed

1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon

1 tsp. ground cloves

Sweetened Condensed Milk

1/3 cup water

3/4 cup sugar

1-1/3 cups instant skim milk powder

3 Tbsp. butter

Heat water and sugar in medium saucepan until sugar dissolves, approximately 5 minutes. Add butter, heat mixture until butter melts. Remove from heat. Place instant milk in food processor or blender. Process until well blended. Makes about 1 cup sweetened condensed milk. (Use when Eagle Brand is called for

1 can = 1-1/3 cups sweetened condensed milk)

Fines Herbs

1 Tbsp. parsley

1 Tbsp. chives

1 Tbsp. tarragon

1 Tbsp. chervil

Use in egg, vegetable and fish dishes

Mexican Herb Blend

2 Tbsp. chili powder

1 Tbsp. onion powder

1 Tbsp. garlic powder

2 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 tsp. dried oregano

1 tsp. pepper

1 Tbsp. paprika

1 Tbsp. salt

Chocolate Syrup

1 cup cocoa

2 cups sugar

1/4 tsp. salt

1 cup water

1 Tbsp. vanilla

Combine cocoa, sugar; blend until all lumps are gone. Add water and salt. Mix well. Cook over medium heat, bringing to a boil. Keep boiling until thick, stirring to keep from overflowing. Remove from heat. Let cool.

Add vanilla.

This can be waterbath canned for 10 minutes (after water comes to a boil.)

Sara’s Salad Seasoning

1 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese

(we use Kraft free nonfat grated topping)

1 Tbsp. salt

1/4 cup sesame seeds

2 Tbsp. poppy seeds

2 tsp. celery seed

1 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. black pepper

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 Tbsp. onion powder

1/2 tsp. dill seed

1/2 tsp. basil

Cajun Seasoning

2 Tbsp. paprika

1-1/2 Tbsp. salt

1 Tbsp. garlic granules

1 Tbsp. black pepper

1 Tbsp. onion powder

1 Tbsp. cayenne pepper

1 Tbsp. dried leaf oregano

1 Tbsp. dried leaf thyme

1-1/2 tsp. basil

1 tsp. allspice

1 tsp. ground bay leaves

Add to meat, poultry, fish, rice, soups, salads, and eggs for a spicy Louisiana cuisine flavor.

Super Soul Seasoning

(like Seasoned Salt)

4 Tbsp. salt

2 Tbsp. black or white pepper

1 Tbsp. cayenne pepper

1 Tbsp. paprika

1 Tbsp. onion powder

1 tsp. garlic powder

We use this on everything that calls for salt and pepper.

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