Herb and Spice Blends for Gifts

Categories: None
Yield: 1 Servings

See directions

To present as gifts, pack mixes into small jars with lids and labels. Tie
jars onto a cookbook filled with herb and spice recipes. Herbs will keep
for 6 months, tightly closed, in a cool, dry place. HERB AND SPICE BLENDS
(Makes 1/3 cup of each blend) For Beef: Mix 1 tablespoon coarsely ground
black pepper, 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, 2-1/2 tablespoons garlic
powder and 1 tablespoon dried minced onions. For Fish: Mix 2 tablespoons
dried dillweed, 2 tablespoons crumbled bay leaves and 2 tablespoons
freeze-dried chives. For Fruit Pie, Spice Cakes and Cookies: Mix 2
tablespoons ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg, 1 tablespoon
ground mace, 1 tablespoon ground allspice, 2 teaspoons ground cloves and 2
teaspoons ground cardamom. For Vegetables: Mix 2 tablespoons dried thyme, 2
tablespoons dried oregano and 2 tablespoons dried basil. For Chicken: Mix 2
tablespoons curry powder, 2 tablespoons paprika and 2 tablespoons dried
lemon rind. For Tomato Sauce: Mix 2 tablespoons crumbled basil, 2
tablespoons dried minced onions, 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes and 1
tablespoon crumbled dried oregano. For Lamb: Mix 1-1/2 tablespoons dried
marjoram, 1 tablespoon crumbled dried rosemary, 1 tablespoon white pepper
and 2 tablespoons garlic powder. Source: The Joy of Christmas Cookbook

Recipe By :

File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmdja006.zip

-----

----------