make your own seasoning

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Ok-kinda off topic, cause you don't make these in the crock, but you do use=

them when you cook in the crock, right?

 

TACO SEASONING

2 tablespoons flour

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon salt or salt substitute

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon dried minced onion

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon sugar or equivilant substitute

1/8 teaspoon ground oregano

Combine seasoning mixture with 1 lb. Drained ground beef and ¾ C. water. Br=

ing to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

 

SALAD SEASONING

2 tablespoons Romano cheese

1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds

1 teaspoon paprika

3/4 teaspoon salt or salt substitute

1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds

1/2 teaspoon celery seeds

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Dash cayenne pepper

Tastes great mixed with Italian Salad dressing and pasta.

 

HOMEMADE CAJUN SEASONING

1 teaspoon white pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon ground red pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon black pepper

Adds flavor to chicken, pork, and pasta.

SPAGHETTI SEASONING

1 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion

1 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley leaves, crushed 1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon dried green pepper flakes

3/4 teaspoon salt or salt substitute

1/8 teaspoon dried minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon ground basil

1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground oregano

Combine ingredients and store in an airtight container.

 

SALT-FREE SEASONING

1/4 cup crushed dried minced onion flakes 4 teaspoons crushed dried vegetab=

le flakes 1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon dried orange peel

2 teaspoons coarse ground black pepper

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried savory

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon coriander

1/2 teaspoon dried mustard

1/4 teaspoon celery seed

1/4 teaspoon unsweetened lemonade drink mix (such as Kool-Aid)

Great for those on a low-sodium diet!

 

POULTRY SEASONING

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

1 teaspoon rubbed sage

1 teaspoon dried thyme

Add savory, marjoram, dill, allspice and ginger according to your own perso=

nal taste. The recipe above makes about 1 tablespoon, enough for 1 chicken d=

ish.

 

CURRY POWDER

1 tablespoon coriander seeds

1 tablespoon fennel seeds

1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon ground cardamom

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Pinch nutmeg

Black pepper to taste

Grind the coriander and fennel seeds with the bay leaf. Combine with additi=

onal ingredients. Makes about 2 tablespoons.

 

BASIC RUB SPICE MIX

4 tablespoons paprika

1 ½ tablespoons cayenne

2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons garlic powder

3 tablespoons onion powder

3 tablespoons salt or salt substitute

1 ½ tablespoons oregano

1 ½ tablespoons thyme

Rub this blend on meats before grilling.

CREOLE SPICE BLEND

1 cup paprika

1 cup dried basil

1 cup dried thyme

1/2 cup cayenne

1/2 cup file gumbo

1/4 cup chili powder

 

Emeril's Essence

5 tablespoons sweet paprika

1/4 cup salt or salt substitute

1/4 cup garlic powder

2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons onion powder

2 tablespoons cayenne

2 tablespoons dried oregano

2 tablespoons dried thyme

A basic spice mixture used in dozens of Emeril Lagasse's recipes. Mix it up=

and keep some on hand to " kick " any dish " up a notch! "