The DIY Pantry (52 page)
Authors: Kresha Faber
1
⁄
3
cup chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1
1
⁄
2
teaspoons onion powder
1
1
⁄
2
teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
3 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Mix together all ingredients; then store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
When you need a spicy kick, Cajun is the way to go, as it gives you a wonderful wallop as well as some really great flavor to go with it.
HANDS-ON:
5 minutes
INACTIVE:
none
INACTIVE:
5 minutes
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
∗
YIELD:
Serves 16; Makes 1 cup
COST PER SERVING:
$
CALORIES:
18
FAT:
0.5 g
PROTEIN:
1 g
SODIUM:
3.8 mg
FIBER:
1.5 g
CARBOHYDRATES:
4 g
SUGAR:
0.5 g
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried sweet basil
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon celery seed
5 tablespoons sweet paprika
Combine in a small bowl; then store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
This is the perfect blend for your pizzas and pastas, as well as sprinkled liberally over chili, stews, and roasted vegetables.
HANDS-ON:
5 minutes
INACTIVE:
none
INACTIVE:
5 minutes
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
∗
YIELD:
Serves 36; Makes 2
1
⁄
4
cups
COST PER SERVING:
$
CALORIES:
5
FAT:
0 g
PROTEIN:
0 g
SODIUM:
1 mg
FIBER:
1 g
CARBOHYDRATES:
1 g
SUGAR:
0 g
1
⁄
2
cup oregano
1
⁄
2
cup basil
1
⁄
2
cup marjoram
1
⁄
4
cup rosemary, cut finely
1
⁄
4
cup thyme
1
⁄
4
cup sage
Whisk everything together in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container for about 6 months.
Herbes de Provence is the quintessential spice blend for the modern kitchen, as the flavors meld extremely well with a wide variety of dishes, including roasted meats, roasted vegetables, and hearty stews.
HANDS-ON:
5 minutes
INACTIVE:
none
INACTIVE:
5 minutes
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
∗
YIELD:
Serves 16; Makes 1 cup
COST PER SERVING:
$
CALORIES:
8
FAT:
0 g
PROTEIN:
0 g
SODIUM:
1 mg
FIBER:
1 g
CARBOHYDRATES:
1.5 g
SUGAR:
0 g