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1 Chili Powder. This mixture is often behind the smoky, spicy flavor in Mexican and Southwestern cuisine. ... 2 Chinese Five Spice. ... 3 Curry Powder. ... 4 Garam Masala. ... 5 Italian Seasoning. ... 6 Jerk Seasoning. ... 7 Seafood Seasoning. ...
The best way to get your hands on the raw materials for creating your spice blends is by buying whole spices and grinding them up in a coffee grinder or spice grinder. As for the herbs, well, they're merely dried leaves, so you don't need to grind them. You'll simply add them to the mix just as they are.
Well, it prompted some research on my part, and lo-and-behold, homemade spice mixes are within any cook’s (and Keeper’s) reach! Seriously, we’re talking so simple your preschooler can help mix them! (Well, maybe not chili powder.)
You won't always save money making your own spice blends (usually it will be a wash), but you'll taste the difference, and you'll have the satisfaction and peace of mind that comes from knowing exactly what went into your spice blend.