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6 Easy Spice Blends

Six simple homemade spice blends that'll transform your weeknight cooking and put unused spices to good use.
Course Seasonings, Spices
Cuisine American, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, South African
Keyword homemade spice blends, spice blends
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Author Alida Ryder

Ingredients

Everyday Spice Mix

  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 tsp black pepper

Italian Spice Blend

  • 2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp dried basil
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1-2 tsp chilli flakes depending on heat preference
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2-3 tsp salt

Mexican Spice Blend

  • 2 tbsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1-2 tsp chilli powder depending on heat preference
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika

South African Spice Mix

  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp coriander
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1-2 tsp chilli flakes depending on heat preference
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp salt

Mediterranean Spice Blend

  • 2 tbsp dried rosemary
  • 2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp salt

Indian Spice Blend

  • 1 tbsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp ground cardamom
  • 2 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp dried ginger
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1-2 tsp chilli powder depending on heat preference
  • 2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • To make each mix, combine the individual spices in a mixing bowl and mix well.
  • Transfer to a labelled airtight jar and keep for up to 6 months at room temperature.
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