Tips on Making your own Spices to Save Money
Spice Blend Recipes
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There's no question about it, those little spice blend jars at the grocery store are expensive. Making your own spice blend at home will help you save money.
Homemade Spice Mixes for Gifts
Here are a few homemade spices for you to make.
Homemade Seasoning for Chicken
- ½ TBS. salt
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 ½ tsp. onion powder
- 1 ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 ½ tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. dry mustard
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 2 tsp. pepper
- ½ tsp. dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon savory
Combine ingredients and store in an air-tight container. Use to season chicken before cooking or grilling.
Homemade Ranch Dressing
- 1 TBS. dried dill weed
- 1 TBS. dried parsley
- 1 TBS. garlic powder
- 1 ½ tsp. onion powder
- 1 ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- ½ tsp. sugar
Combine ingredients and store in an air-tight container. Then add one tablespoon of the dry mix to 1 cup sour cream and enough buttermilk to get the dressing to the consistency you like.
Mix and serve immediately over tossed salad.
Homemade Season Salt
- ¼ cup kosher salt
- 4 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground red pepper
Combine ingredients and store in an air-tight container. Use to season chicken, steak or vegetables before grilling.
Taco Seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon onion powder
- ½ Tablespoon crush red pepper.
Add one to two tablespoons and ¼ cup water to browned ground beef.
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