Adding to the Rack

The spice rack, people. The spice rack. There are so many spice and herb combinations that we pay way too much for when we buy them at the store. So many of them can be made at home. I thought I'd give you a few. Most dried spice combos will last for about six months.

Pumpkin Pie Spice
1/4 C ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp ground ginger
2 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cardamom


Apple Pie Spice
1/4 C ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp ground allspice
2 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cardamom


Garlic Salt
Three parts salt to one part garlic powder


Italian Seasoning
2 Tbsp dried oregano
2 Tbsp marjoram
2 Tbsp dried basil
2 Tbsp dried rosemary
2 Tbsp dried thyme
1 Tbsp dried sage


Taco Seasoning
2 Tbsp flour
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp dried minced onion
4 tsp salt
2 tsp tumeric
1 1/2 tsp cayenne powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
Use about 2 Tbsp of this mix per 1 pound of hamburger when making tacos.


Cajun Seasoning
2 tsp white pepper
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp ground red pepper
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp black pepper


Montreal Steak Seasoning
2 Tbsp paprika
2 Tbsp freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 Tbsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp granulated garlic
1 Tbsp granulated onion
1 Tbsp coarsely ground coriander seeds
1 Tbsp dill
1 Tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp dried fennel