PowerUp Spice Blends

Ingredients

MEDITERRANEAN

2 1/2 tablespoons dried, ground basil (switch to dill to make a Greek version)

2 teaspoons garlic powder

5 1/2 tablespoons dried, ground parsley

2 tablespoons dried, ground thyme

EAST INDIAN

3 1/2 tablespoons turmeric

2 3/4 tablespoons ground ginger

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon pepper

2 1/2 tablespoons coriander

HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon paprika

2 teaspoons onion powder

2 teaspoons garlic powder

3/4–1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste

1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste

Mediterranean makes: 2/3 cup

East Indian makes: 3/4 cup

Homemade Taco Seasoning makes: large 1/4 cup

Instructions

Combine amount of each spice and blend together. Then fill a sealable container (such as a half-pint jar) to store it. Make it your own by increasing or decreasing the amount of any spice.