HERB BLENDS

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HERBS 'N SPICES: HERB BLENDS

 

There are endless recipes for herb blends. Some are

good, some aren't. Think of the recipes as suggestions,

and adjust them to your taste. If you don't like celery

seed all that much, but love oregano, then take one out

and double the other. Today I have some nice recipes

for blends that are easy to make and the ingredients are

easy to find as well.

 

Vegetable Herb Blend

 

Ingredients:

1 tsp. celery seed

1 tbsp. dried oregano

1 tbsp. dried thyme

1 tbsp. dried basil

 

Mix ingredients together and either grind all at once, or

grind what is needed in a mortar and pestle just before

using. This is good over cooked vegetables.

 

Herb Blend for Dips or Spreads

 

Ingredients:

3 tsp. dried minced onion

2 tsp. dried basil, crushed

2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed

2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed

2 tsp. dried parsley, crushed

1 tsp. garlic granules

1 tsp. dried tarragon, crushed

1 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed

 

Combine all ingredients in an airtight container. This

makes about 1/4 cup. Add a tablespoon or so to an 8

ounce package of cream cheese, sour cream or yogurt.

 

Herb Blend for Fish and Poultry

 

Ingredients:

1 tbsp. dried thyme

1 tbsp. dried oregano

2 tsp. dried sage

1 tsp. dried rosemary

2 tsp. dried basil

1 tsp. dried parsley flakes

 

Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container.

Use to season fish or poultry. Makes 1/4 cup.

 

All-Purpose Herb Blend

 

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp. onion powder

1/4 tsp. celery seed

1/4 tsp. dried thyme

1/4 tsp. sea salt

1/4 tsp. of dill weed

1/4 tsp. of dried parsley

1/2 tsp. dried basil

 

Use as a general blend for sprinkling on bagels with cream cheese,

popcorn, garlic bread, potatoes, rice or vegetables.

 

MORE HERB RECIPES:

More recipes for spice blends and herb seasonings:

http://www.oldfashionedliving.com/seasonings.html

 

--

Diana Gonzalez

 

 

 

 

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