Cajun Seasoning and other Herbal Seasoning blends

From: Pat Pate patpate@tenet.edu

Date: Sat, 11 Sep 1993 21:34:16 -0500 (CDT)

CONTENTS

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CAJUN SEASONING

1 box salt
3T   black pepper
2T   garlic powder
1t   onion powder
1t   nutmeg
2T   parsley flakes (crunched)
4T   red pepper (ground) (cayenne)
2T   chili powder

Combine all ingredients; store in an airtight container. 

NOTE:  the following recipes were taken from
~~~~   Southern Living Magazine.

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HERBS SEASONING BLEND

1 T  dried thyme
1 T  dried oregano
2 t  rubbed sage
1 t  dried rosemary
1 t  dried marjoram
1 t  dried basil
1 t  dried parsley flakes

Combine all ingredients; store in an airtight container. 
Use in omelets and to season fish, vegetables, or chicken.
Yield: 1/4 cup.

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GROUND SEASONING BLEND

2 T  ground celery seeds
1 T  onion powder
1 T  salt

Combine all ingredients; store in an airtight container. 
Use in stew, chowder, or sandwich spreads.
Yield:  1/4 cup

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BAY SEAFOOD SEASONING BLEND

1 T      ground bay leaves
2 1/2 t  celery salt
1 1/2 t  dry mustard
1 1/2 t  black pepper
3/4 t    ground nutmeg
1/2 t    ground cloves
1/2 t    ground ginger
1/2 t    paprika
1/2 t    red pepper
1/4 t    ground mace (optional)
1/4 t    ground cardamon (opt.)


Combine all ingredients; store in an airtight container. 
Use with seafood or chicken.
Yield:  1/4 cup.

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GREEK SEASONING BLEND

2 t     salt
2 t     dried oregano
1 1/2 t onion powder
1 1/2 t garlic powder
1 t     cornstarch
1 t     pepper
1 t     beef-flavored bouillon granules
1 t     dried parsley flakes
1/2 t   ground cinnamon
1/2 t   ground nutmeg


Combine all ingredients; store in an airtight container. 
Serve with steaks, pork chops, chicken, or fish.
Yield:  1/4 cup.

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FIVE-SPICE POWDER BLEND

2 t     anise seeds, crushed
2 t     freshly ground pepper
2 t     fennel seeds, crushed
2 t     ground cloves
2 t     ground cinnamon
1 1/2 t ground ginger
1/2 t   ground allspice

Combine all ingredients; store in an airtight container. 
Use to flavor fish or pork.
Yield:  1/4 cup.

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CREOLE SEASONING BLEND

1 T      salt
1 1/2 t  garlic powder
1 1/2 t  onion powder
1 1/2 t  paprika
1 1/4 t  dried thyme
1 t      red pepper
3/4 t    black pepper
3/4 t    dried oregano
1/2 t    ground bay leaves
1/4 t    chili powder


Combine all ingredients; store in an airtight container. 
Use with seafood, chicken, beef, or vegetables.
Yield:  1/4 cup.

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Store herb containers in a dark, cool, dry place up to six
months.  Because heat weakens spice flavors, avoid displaying
seasonings on open racks above or near cook tops or ovens.  Store
seldom-used seasonings in the freezer to maintain freshness.

Pat Pate            patpate@tenet.edu



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