Seasoning Ideas

slimmergalpal
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These recipes for spice blends are to replace store bought, high sodium, high sugar, MSG loaded products . The salts used are either sea salt or low sodium salt/ half salt, with the exception of Celery Salt.

Ranch Seasoning Blend
(no MSG in this one !)
1Tbsp. dried parsley
1/2tsp.dry mustard
2 tsp. dried chives
1/4tsp. celery seed
1tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp .dried dill ( optional)
Mix well. To use as a Dip: Mix 1 T. of mix in with ½ low-fat plain yogurt (some use low-fat sour cream). This is the one I put the dill in. Let set in fridge for a few hours to blend. To use as a dressing: Mix the same as for a dip (dill optional) but also add about ¼ c. skim milk to thin it down. Let stand in fridge to blend. Cals & fat depend on the yogurt, sour cream you use.
note- this does not taste just like the store brand, but makes it a lot less guilty to enjoy with salads, veggies, ect. And, No MSG like the hidden valley ranch packets.

Taco seasoning mix
NO MSG OR SUGAR IN THIS ONE !
Yep, read your packet- its in there I bet.
Ingredients:
• 1/4 cup instant minced onion
• 2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 2 tsp. paprika
• 2 tsp. crushed dried red pepper flakes
• 1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. dried marjoram
• 1 tsp. light salt (optional)
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 Tbsp. instant minced garlic
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and blend thoroughly with wire whisk. Spoon mixture into a tightly closed container. Makes 6 packages (about 2 Tbsp. each) of mix. 2 Tbsp. equals 1.25-oz. pkg. purchased taco seasoning mix.
To make Taco Filling:
Brown 1 lb. lean ground beef in large skillet over medium heat; drain grease. Add 1/2 cup water and 2 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning Mix ( or a little more if you want it spicier) . Reduce heat, cover pan, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes enough filling for 8 to 10 tacos.


11 Spice Blend Seasoning

½ tsp. ground red pepper
1tsp. dried parsley
1Tbsp. garlic powder
1tsp. dried savory
1tsp. dried basil
1tsp. dried mace
1tsp. dried marjoram
1tsp. onion powder
1tsp. dried thyme
1tsp. dried sage
1tsp. ground black pepper
Mix all well. Place in a shaker and keep on the table or near the stove.
*note, sometimes I do not have Mace on hand, and it still taste great, especially on Veggies .

Jamaican Jerk Rub
1Tbsp. onion powder
½ tsp. ground nutmeg
1Tbsp. packed brown sugar
1tsp. black pepper
1Tbsp.dried thyme
1&1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1tsp. low salt /half salt
½ tsp. ground cloves
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
Mix in bowl, stir together well. Store in a dry small jar. Makes about 1/3 cup. To use: rub evenly onto 1 pound of pork or chicken before grilling.

Barbecue Rub
1tsp. celery seed
1Tbsp. brown sugar
1tsp. cayenne pepper
1Tbsp. chili powder
2tsp. granulated garlic, or garlic powder
1Tbsp. black pepper
1tsp. sea salt/ low salt
1Tbsp. cumin
1Tbsp. smoked paprika
Combine all ingredients in an airtight container. I have used this rub on slow-cooker ribs and pork roast recipes.

Italian Herb Blend
You can use this anywhere you want to add Italian flavor with the spice of red pepper. I have been using it to season my homemade bread crumbs, croutons and for oven baked items, meat balls, sauces, ect.
1Tbsp. dried oregano
1tsp. dried rosemary
1Tbsp. dried basil
1tsp. red pepper flakes
1Tbsp. dried sage
Mix well. If you do not use the crushed herbs, you will have to crush them between your fingers before you use them. Keep in a closed jar.

Italian Seasoning
2 Tablespoons basil
2 Tablespoons rosemary
2 Tablespoons marjoram
2 Tablespoons thyme
2 Tablespoons oregano
Can add 2 teaspoons of sage to this for more of the store bought flavor.


Poultry Spices
• 2 Tablespoons dried marjoram
• 2 Tablespoons dried savory
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1 Tablespoon dried sage
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 pinch rosemary
• 1 pinch onion powder
Blend all of the spices together and store in an air-tight container. Use for stuffing and poultry.
Makes about 1/3 cup.


Old Bay Seasoning Mix
Yield: Makes about 1/4 cup
• 1 tablespoon ground dried bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons celery salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground celery seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon ground mace
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
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Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Store in an airtight container and store in a cool place. Use with seafood or chicken.

Salt Free Seasoning Mix
• 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
• 2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
• 2 tsp. onion powder
• 2 tsp. paprika
• 2 tsp. celery seed
• 1-1/2 tsp. ground white pepper
• 1 Tbsp. dry mustard powder
• 2 tsp. dried finely chopped lemon peel
• 1 tsp. pepper
Use on meats, poultry & fish, or at the table for salt-free seasoning.

Beau Monde Seasoning mix
• 1 Tbsp. ground cloves
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp. half salt ~ or less, up to you
• 1 Tbsp. ground bay leaf
• 1 Tbsp. ground allspice
• 2 Tbsp. ground pepper
• 1 Tbsp. ground white pepper
• 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp. ground mace
• 1 tsp. celery seed
In a small mixing bowl, mix together all ingredients. Pour into a tightly closed jar and store in a cool, dry place.
*note, I found the ground bay leaf in the Mexican food area at the bigger grocery store, but we live in the country here in Ohio- so you may have found this much easier than I did.

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