Essential Herb and Spice Mixes

Knowing what spices or herbs to mix together to get the flavor you want is half the battle.  In this post I will share some of my favorites. These mixes can be made in advance.  They also make pretty gifts for your chef friends.

1. Dutch Chicken Spice

2 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp corriander
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp thyme (ground) powder
1/2 tsp ground basil
1/2 tsp ground savory


2. Greek Seasoning

2 tsp oregano
1 1/2 tsp onion powder
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp parsley
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp dried thyme powder

3. Turkish Seasoning

• • 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh ground pepper
  • 2 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 Tbsp dried mint
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp corriander powder
    1 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
  
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Peppy's Pancakes

3/4 C Milk
Juice of 1/2 lime & 1/2 an orange
1 C Flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 egg
2 T melted butter
2 T sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Combine milk with juice and let stand for 5 minutes.  Combine dry ingredients in separate bowl.  Add to the milk mixture.  Whisk in the egg.

Coat frying pan with non-stick spray.  Add batter and cook at medium high on each side until golden brown.

Lori's Nutty Yam Bake

I have a confession to make: I hate sweet potatoes.  I don't particularly care for them in anyway, shape or form.  So when my stepsister served up something that was absolutely delicious, reminiscent of the spices in apple pie, I asked what was in it: Sweet potatoes.  I'm a convert!! So without further ado - here is the secret recipe.

Ingredients:
3 Korean Yams (red skinned sweet potatoes to me have the best flavor)
1 C sugar
1/4 C Butter
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 C milk
2 eggs

For the topping:
1/2 C flour
1/2 C brown sugar
1/4 C butter (Cold)
1/2 C pecans - chopped
1/2 tsp cinnamon

1. Poke holes in the potatoes and cook them in the microwave for about 12 minutes, depending on size.  The potatoes should be very tender when fully cooked.  Cool the potatoes and remove the peel when done.

2. Place all the ingredients in the first group in food processor and pulse until fully pureed.

3. Pour into a rectangular baking dish.

4. Rinse out the processor bowl and add the ingredients for the topping, omitting the pecans.  Pulse until a crumbly mixture is formed.

5. Sprinkle the mixture on top of the potato mix

6. Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top

7. Bake at 350 for about 35 minutes until golden.

8. Serve hot

Serves up to 6 people.