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Cajun Seasoning Mix

1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons white pepper
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container. Will keep indefinitely.

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Garam Masala

1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 1/2 teaspoons ground pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container. Will keep indefinitely.

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Magic Dust Spice Mix

1/2 cup paprika
1/4 cup salt, may be omitted
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons mustard powder
1/4 cup chili powder
1/4 cup ground cumin
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder
2 tablespoons cayenne

Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container. Will keep indefinitely.

Can be used on any type of food.

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Creole Spice Mix

3 Tablespoons paprika
2 Tablespoons kosher salt
2 Tablespoons garlic powder
1 Tablespoon black pepper
1 Tablespoon onion powder
1-1/2 Tablespoons cayenne powder
1 Tablespoon oregano
1 Tablespoon thyme

Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Shake well before using.

Good on meats, vegetables, and seafood.

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Ranch Style Dressing Mix

1 teaspoon dried parsley
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

In a small bowl, stir together the parsley, pepper, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder and thyme.

NOTE: To make dressing, mix this recipe with 1 cup mayonnaise and 1 cup buttermilk.
For dip, mix this recipe with 1 3/4 cups sour cream and 1/4 cup of buttermilk.

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Chocolate Pudding Mix

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2/3 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla powder
1/8 teaspoon salt

Combine all ingredients and store in container with tight-fitting lid. Makes 3 cups mix, yielding 12 servings of prepared pudding.

Stir mix well. For two servings, combine 1/2 cup Chocolate Pudding Mix, 4 tsp. butter, and 1-1/3 cups milk in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Boil gently, stirring constantly, for one minute. Pour into serving dishes and chill until thickened.

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Butterscotch Pudding Mix

1-1/2 cups brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla powder

Combine all ingredients and store in container with tight-fitting lid. Makes 3 cups mix, yielding 24 servings of prepared pudding. Stir mix well. For two servings, combine 1/4 cup Butterscotch Pudding Mix, 2 Tbsp. butter, and 1 cup milk in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Boil gently, stirring constantly, for one minute. Pour into serving dishes and chill until thickened.

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Barbecue Spice Mix

2 Tablespoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Rub on beef cuts such as T-bones, tenderloin, top sirloin and top loin (strip). Grill or broil 3 to 4 inches from heat 10 to 13 minutes for medium rare.

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Adobo Seasoning

2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder

Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

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Low Country Savory Spice Mix

4 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons black pepper
2 tablespoons white pepper
1 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons dried thyme
1 tablespoons dried basil
1 tablespoons dried oregano

Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

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Cajun Dry Rub

3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper
2 teaspoons Lawry's seasoned salt
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons ground chipotle chiles (or to taste)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon Accent

Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Great rub for spareribs.

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Cajun Jambalaya Seasoning Mix

4 small bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 teaspoon gumbo file (file powder) (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

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Cajun Seafood Seasoning Mix

1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon ground ancho chili pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon dried, crushed rosemary

Measure all ingredients into a spice grinder and grind into a coarse powder. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

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Cajun Poultry Seasoning Mix

6 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon cumin

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Store in spice shaker jar or regular jar. Sprinkle on any poultry to taste.

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New Orleans Gumbo Seasoning Mix

2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons thyme
1/4 teaspoon cloves
2 bay leaves

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Store in spice shaker jar or regular jar.

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My Seasoned Salt

1 tablespoon salt
12 tablespoons sugar
12 tablespoons paprika
6 tablespoons turmeric
6 tablespoons onion powder
6 tablespoons garlic powder
6 tablespoons Accent
6 tablespoons cornstarch

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Store in spice shaker jar or regular jar.

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My Herbes de Provence

2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons dried savory
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried, crushed rosemary

Stir the herbs together and store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.

Yield: Approx 2/3 cup

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My Bobby Flay Rub

1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons sea salt
1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper

Mix all ingredients well. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.

NOTE: This is an adaptation of Bobby Flay's pork rub. I actually like it on pork, chicken, and beef.

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