Cooking
is incomplete without the addition of spices. You can mix whatever seasoning
you like of your own choice. It seems more natural to buy a pre-mixed blend,
but those are usually more expensive. They contain more preservatives and
artificial flavors than the raw ingredient.
Cajun Spice Blend:
You can make the Cajun spice blend by adding a
few ingredients, which include two tablespoons of cumin, two tablespoons of
coriander. Two tablespoons of paprika, 1 ½ teaspoon of salt, 1 ½ teaspoon of
black pepper, and you can add cayenne pepper for taste. It is the optional
ingredient and one tablespoon of dried oregano. This spice blend can be easily
made at home, eating natural and homemade spices are good for our health.
Greek Spice Blend:
Pumpkin Pie Spice:
Pumpkin pie spice blend is not confusing to
make. It includes ¼ cup ground cinnamon, two teaspoons of ground ginger, two
teaspoons of ground nutmeg, two teaspoons of allspice, and one teaspoon of
ground cloves. It is easy to make, and you can always make this fresh before
making any dish, which includes a pumpkin spice blend.
Lemon Pepper:
Lemon pepper is one of the most
natural spice blends to make, which includes only three ingredients. That
includes zest from three lemons, two tablespoons plus two teaspoons of black
pepper, and two tablespoons of salt.
Curry Spice Blend:
Curry is one of the delicious dishes and loved
by many people. Curry spice blend includes two tablespoons of cumin powder, two
tablespoons of ground coriander, two tablespoons of turmeric, 1 ½ teaspoon of
ground cardamom, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
Italian Spice Blend:
The people of all ages love Italian
food, and the Italian spice blend is made by including two tablespoons of dried
basil, two tablespoons of dried oregano. It also contains one tablespoon of
dried thyme, one tablespoon of dried rosemary, one tablespoon of garlic powder,
½ teaspoon of onion powder, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. These are all the essential
ingredients that are always available at home so we can make Italian spice
blend conveniently.
Chili Seasoning:
Chili seasoning includes all the essential
ingredients. Two tablespoon chili powder, one teaspoon of cumin, one teaspoon
of coriander, one teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon of garlic
powder, ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon of salt, one teaspoon regular
paprika, and one teaspoon smoked paprika.
Tacos Seasoning:
Tacos are commonly available all around
the world. Taco seasoning includes two tablespoons of chili powder, two
tablespoons of ground cumin, 1 ½ teaspoon of onion powder, 1 ½ teaspoon of
garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon of black pepper. You
can add it if you want to as it is an optional ingredient, ½ teaspoon of salt,
and ½ teaspoon of oregano.
Indian Sweet Spice Blend:
The last one is an Indian sweet spice blend
you can make this spice blend by including one teaspoon mustard seeds, ½
teaspoon of cumin seeds. ¼ teaspoon of hing , which is also called asafetida. ½
teaspoon of turmeric if you are adding add it for taste only and not more than
¾ teaspoon, one teaspoon of ground cumin, and ½ teaspoon of ground
coriander.
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