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Make Your Own Spices and Seasonings

Recipes for Common Spices and Seasonings

Allspice Substitute Recipe

Need allspice for a recipe? Save money and cabinet space with this simple substitute:

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Ingredients:

• Nutmeg
• Cinnamon
• Cloves

Preparation:

Mix together equal parts nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves. Store any unused portion in an air-tight container.

Apple Pie Spice Recipe

An easy homemade apple pie spice.

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients. If you make extra, store in an airtight container.

How to Make Garlic Powder

Homemade garlic powder is fresh, flavorful and surprisingly easy to make. Here's how to do it:

Ingredients:

• Garlic Cloves

Preparation:

1. Peel your garlic cloves, and slice them thin.

2. Then, place the garlic slices in a 150 degree oven or in a dehydrator, and heat until dry.

Tip: The garlic is dry when you can crush it in your hand and it crumbles easily.

3. Allow the garlic to cool. Then, grind with a coffee grinder, spice mill, food processor or mortar and pestle until you reach your desired consistency.

4. Store your finished garlic powder in an air-tight container in a cool, dry spot or freeze.

How to Make Garlic Salt

Pay for garlic salt? Not when it's this easy to make.

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Ingredients:

• Garlic Powder
• Salt

Preparation:

Just mix three parts salt to one part garlic powder to create garlic salt. Then, store it in an air-tight container until you need it. See, I told you it was easy!

Homemade Italian Seasoning Recipe

Italian seasoning is a staple in most pantries, but it's not one that has to be bought at the store. Here's how to make your own:

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons basil
• 2 Tablespoons marjoram
• 2 Tablespoons oregano
• 2 Tablespoons rosemary
• 2 Tablespoons thyme

Preparation:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined.

2. Use immediately or store in an air tight container.

How to Make Onion Powder

Tired of forking over big bucks for a little jar of onion powder? Here's how to make it yourself and save:

Ingredients:

• Onions

Preparation:

1. Peel and finely chop your onions.

2. Then, spread the onion pieces out on a tray and heat in a 150 degree oven or in a food dehydrator until dry.

Tip: The onions are dry when you can easily crumble the chopped pieces in your hand.

3. Allow the onions to cool. Then, grind with a coffee grinder, spice mill, food processor or mortar and pestle until you reach your desired consistency.

4. Store your finished onion powder in an air-tight container in a cool, dry spot or freeze.

How to Make Onion Salt

Make your own onion salt in two minutes or less.

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Ingredients:

• Onion powder
• Salt

Preparation:

Just mix three parts salt to one part onion powder to create onion salt. Then, store it in an air-tight container until you need it.

Poultry Seasoning

Here's a cheap and easy recipe for poultry seasoning to take the place of store-bought:

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons dried marjoram
• 2 Tablespoons dried savory
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1 Tablespoon dried sage
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 pinch rosemary
• 1 pinch onion power

Preparation:

Blend all of the spices together and store in an air-tight container. Use for stuffing and poultry.

Makes about 1/3 cup.

Tip: If you prefer a more powdery consistency, grind your poultry seasoning with a mortar and pestle or pulse it briefly in a food processor.

Pumpkin Pie Spice

Use this in pumpkin and sweet potato pies, sweet potato casseroles, custards, and other desserts.

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Ingredients:

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

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients. If you make extra, store in an airtight container.

Old Bay Seasoning Mix

Make your own Old Bay Seasoning mix to store in your pantry.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp. ground bay leaves
• 2-1/2 tsp. celery salt
• 1-1/2 tsp. dry mustard
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. ground white pepper
• 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp. ground mace
• 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Store in an airtight container and store in a cool place. Use with seafood or chicken. Makes about 1/4 cup