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Spice blends ∞

• https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/a19951444/diy-spice-blends/

Cajun Spice Blend ∞

grilled chicken, tofu, or even salads.

• 2 Tbsp cumin
• 2 Tbsp coriander
• 2 Tbsp paprika
• 1 ½ tsp salt
• 1 ½ tsp black pepper

• Cayenne pepper to taste

  • (you can go as high as you want here—the more you add, the hotter it will be)

• 1 Tbsp dried oregano

Greek Spice Blend ∞

Greek salads, when roasting vegetables with olive oil, or in hummus.

• 1 Tbsp garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp dried basil
• 1 Tbsp dried oregano
• 1 ½ tsp salt
• 1 ½ tsp pepper
• 1 ½ tsp dried parsley
• 1 ½ tsp dried rosemary
• 1 ½ tsp dried thyme

• 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Lemon Pepper ∞

Chicken, on salads, or on popcorn.

• Zest from 3 lemons
• 2 Tbsp plus 2 tsp black pepper

• 2 Tbsp salt

Curry Blend ∞

• 2 Tbsp cumin powder
• 2 Tbsp ground coriander
• 2 Tbsp turmeric
• 1 ½ tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Italian Spice Blend ∞

Lasagna or Pasta dishes, sautéed vegetables with fresh garlic.

• 2 Tsbp dried basil
• 2 Tsbp dried oregano
• 1 Tsbp dried thyme
• 1 Tsbp dried rosemary
• 1 Tsbp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder

• 1/4 tsp salt

Chili Seasoning ∞

Chili recipes, or any southwestern dish.

• 2 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp regular paprika

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • (or use 2 tsp regular paprika if you can’t find smoked)

Taco Seasoning ∞

Taco meat, refried beans, enchiladas, or Greek yogurt as a substitute for a “spicy sour cream.”

• 2 Tbsp chili powder
• 2 Tbsp ground cumin
• 1 ½ tsp onion powder
• 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tps cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp black pepper (optional)
• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp oregano

Indian Sweet Spice Blend ∞

A base for sautéed vegetables, in lentil soup, or any Indian stew.

• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds

• 1/4 tsp hing

  • (a.k.a. Asafoetida; find it online or at Indian markets)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric

• Salt to taste

  • (no more than 3/4 tsp)
• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1/2 tsp ground coriander

Fry the spices in 1 Tbsp olive oil until the seeds make a “popping” sound, then add your vegetables/lentils/etc. into the pan, and heat until the food is cooked through.

Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend ∞

Oatmeal, yogurt, or a peanut butter sandwich with sliced bananas.

• 1/4 cup ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tsp nutmeg
• 2 tsp all spice

• 1 tsp ground cloves