Recipes

Ingredients MEDITERRANEAN 2 1/2 tablespoons dried, ground basil (switch to dill to make a Greek version) 2 teaspoons garlic powder 5 1/2 tablespoons dried, ground parsley 2 tablespoons dried, ground thyme EAST INDIAN  3 1/2 tablespoons turmeric 2 3/4 tablespoons ground ginger 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon pepper 2 1/2 tablespoons coriander HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon paprika 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder 3/4–1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste

Mediterranean makes: 2/3 cup East Indian makes: 3/4 cup Homemade Taco Seasoning makes: large 1/4 cup

Combine amount of each spice and blend together. Then fill a sealable container (such as a half pint jar) to store it. Make it your own by increasing or decreasing the amount of any spice.