There are certain dry seasonings I use more than others but I have a cupboard full of less frequently used choices like caraway seeds, pumpkin spice, tumeric, etc. Don’t we all? And sometimes it ticks me off to fish around the cabinet and take out 5 containers to season one item of food. So, the other day I decided to make my own blend. You know, like the expensive ones you see in the supermarket and say “I could make that”. Well, I did!
I poured equal portions of my most frequently used seasonings into my favorite kitchen item, the Magic Bullet, and pulsed. Now all I have to do is grab a pinch. Kitchen efficiency? culinary smarts? or the height of laziness?
My favorite blend: coarse salt, star anise, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, oregano and Spanish paprika.
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What a great idea! I’ll whip up a few combos of my own.
I finally have great storage for my dry spices in this house but in order to see what’s in the bottles without taking them out, I have to place labels on the top. It works except for the fact that I still end up having duplicates of things that fall over or get pushed to the back. I like your idea of making blends. I find I use the same combos in lots of dishes. Very efficient, Joan.
Great idea Joan.
Sam
L’il Burnt Toast uses her Magic Bullet for smoothies…this would work in my Cuisinart coffee grinder…I don’t drink coffee so it needs to feel useful.
This is a great idea. Never thought of it myself but have caught myself buying an expensive spice and herb mixture I could make.
Sounds like a winning combo!
Thanks for the idea. I made the other day my own Italian combo…lets see what I whip up over the weekend……….
This would also make a great rub for chicken pork or lamb.
Your own mixed seasonings are always the best as you can put all your favorites in it!
Great idea to make your own mixes….this would be heavenly on some fish!!!!!!! Yum
…and why not, a perfect gift for foodie friends!
great joan!
That’s a fine combo for your seasoning…I’ll try it with Greek sea salt! lol
Just wondering what sort of recipes you use this seasoning mix with, it’s sounds like a delicious blend!
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