Some Seasoning Blends

Pumpkin Pie Spice

Use this in pumpkin and sweet potato pies, sweet potato casseroles, custards, and other desserts---like a pumpkin pie cheesecake.
INGREDIENTS:

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

Blackened Seasoning for Fish or Chicken

Recipe for blackened seasoning for fish or chicken.

INGREDIENTS:

2 teaspoons ground paprika
4 teaspoons dried leaf thyme
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or to your taste
1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Poultry Seasoning

Here's an easy homemade poultry seasoning for stuffings, casseroles, stews, and other recipes.
INGREDIENTS:

3/4 teaspoon sage, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon leaf thyme, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon pepper
dash marjoram
dash cloves, optional

How To Make a Taco Seasoning Blend

If your recipe calls for taco seasoning and you don't have a package handy, use this easy-to-make substitute.
Difficulty: Easy

Time Required: 5 minutes

Here's How:
1. Spoon 1 tablespoon of minced dried onions in a small bowl or cup.
2. Add 2 teaspoons of chili powder.
3. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.
4. Add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
5. Add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch.