In the Kitchen: 3 Spice Blends

This morning as part of the What’s In Your Fridge – No Food Waste Contest, sponsored by Gil’s Appliances, Ends & Stems and Proclamation Goods Co., we welcome Chef Alison Mountford from Ends & Stems.

Today she will be showing us how to make a make three spice blends and how to use them.

Ingredients for Taco Seasoning:
*Use on ground meat or grilled meats for fajitas

• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Ingredients for Everything Spice:
*Sprinkle on avocado toast or over scrambled eggs

• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon dried garlic
• 1 tablespoon dried onion
• 1 tablespoon dried chives
• 2 teaspoons salt

Ingredients for Poultry Seasoning:
*Season roasted chicken or add to breading for chicken cutlets

• 2 teaspoons ground sage
• 1 teaspoons ground thyme
• ½ teaspoon ground oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon ground rosemary
• ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• *Note: you can use ground herbs or whole herbs and pound them with a rolling pin or mortar and pestle

Instructions for All Three Spices:

1. Stir together in a small jar or bowl.
2. Store air tight and use within 6 months.
3. Makes great little gifts!