By Chef Dez/Special to Black Press Media
We always make our own spice and herb blends in our house. These are three of our favourites that I know you will enjoy.
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Taco Seasoning
鈥淲hy buy store-bought, when you can make it yourself? Taco Tuesday will never be the same again!鈥�
2 tablespoons Mexican chilli powder
5 teaspoons smoked paprika
4.5 teaspoons ground cumin
3 teaspoons onion powder
2.5 teaspoons garlic powder
1.5 teaspoons salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Mix all ingredients together and store indefinitely.
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Chili Rub Seasoning
鈥淭his rub is great on chicken or pork, but can be used on fish, beef, and/or vegetables too! I like it when making chicken or pork tacos.鈥�
3 tablespoons Mexican chilli powder
1.5 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Mix all ingredients together and store indefinitely.
Makes approximately 1/2 cup.
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Italian Seasoning
鈥淕reat to keep on hand in your spice rack. Don鈥檛 use 鈥榞round鈥� herbs though.鈥�
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried rosemary
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Combine all ingredients together and keep in a sealed jar.
Makes approximately 1/2 cup.
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鈥� Chef Dez is a food columnist and culinary instructor in the Fraser Valley. Visit him at . Send questions to dez@chefdez.com or to P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 6R4
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