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Greek Seasoning

2t oregano
2t basil
2t kosher salt
2t garlic powder
1t dill weed
1t rosemary
1t marjoram
1t cornstarch
1t parsley
1t ground black pepper
1/2t thyme
1/2t cinnamon
1/2t nutmeg

Shake well and store in air tight container for up to 6 months

Midwest Rub

Midwest Rub

4T salt
1T black peppercorn
1T dehydrated onion
1/2T dehydrated garlic
1/2T red pepper flakes
1T dried thyme
1T dried rosemary
2t  fennel seed.

Grind together and store in air tight container for up to 6 months.

Red Spice Blend

I'm on a kick for homemade spice blends.  I just get so bored with food that has the same spices on it...day in, day out.  Here's another one to break up the monotony.

Red Spice Blend

1/2 c paprika
1/2 c salt (regular table salt is fine, or you can substitute kosher)
1/4 c garlic powder
2T chili powder
1T basil
2T onion powder
1T cumin
1T ground black pepper
1/2t celery salt.

Shake well and store in air tight container for up to 6 months.

Fajita and a Taco Seasonings

I've come to love making homemade spice blends. I can control how much of what goes in it, avoid preservatives, and just make yummier things at home.  My latest attempt was Fajita Seasoning so here's the recipe I used:

Fajita Seasoning
1T Cornstarch
2t Chili Powder
1t Salt (I used Kosher)
1t Paprika
1t Sugar
1/2t Onion Powder
1/2t Garlic Powder
1/4t Cayenne Pepper
1/4t Cumin

Here's a bonus recipe:

Taco Seasoning
1T chili powder
1/2t garlic powder
1/2t onion powder
1/4t crushed red pepper flakes
1/4t dried oregano
1/2t paprika
1 1/2t ground cumin
1t sea salt
1t black pepper