Homemade Spice Blends

Ingredients

Dip Blend

• 1/4 cup dried dill
• 1 tablespoon dried chives
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon dried lemon peel

Curry Blend

• 2 tablespoons ground turmeric
• 2 tablespoons ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Spicy Blend

• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon cumin

All Purpose Blend

• 1/4 cup dried rosemary
• 1/4 cup dried basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons dried marjoram
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons dried sage
• 2 teaspoons onion powder

Directions

1. 1

   Dip Blend: Blend dried dill and dried chives, garlic powder and dried lemon peel. Mix with cottage cheese, or spread on chicken or fish.

2. 2

   Curry Blend: Blend ground turmeric, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground cardamom, ground ginger, black pepper, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Use for rice, lentil, vegetable and chicken dishes.

3. 3

   Spicy Blend: Combine onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika, dry mustard, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne, and cumin. Rub directly onto skinless chicken, lean meat, or vegetables before roasting.

4. 4

   All Purpose Blend: Mix dried rosemary, dried basil leaves, dried marjoram, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried sage, and onion powder.