Thought for Food

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons Szechuan peppercorns (or you can substitute other peppercorns)
• 4 tablespoons whole cloves
• 4 tablespoons broken cinnamon sticks
• 4 tablespoons fennel seed
• 12 whole star anise

Directions:

1. Place all the ingredients in a dry non-stick fry pan and toast lightly over medium heat.
2. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. Place in spice grinder and pulse until finely ground. You may need to grind in batches.
4. Store in an air-tight container in a cool, dark place.

Posted by Ian McKenzie at 02:49 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Yield: 2/3 cup

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Technorati Tags: Emeril Lagasse, Recipe, Spices

Posted by Ian McKenzie at 10:13 PM | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBacks (1)

1 cup table salt
4 Tbsp. coarse salt
1 Tbsp. ground black pepper
2 tsp. oregano
2 Tbsp. paprika
1 tsp. celery salt
2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. ground rosemary
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. marjoram
1 tsp curry powder

Mix well and use according to taste.

Technorati Tags: Cooking, Recipes, Seasonings

Posted by Ian McKenzie at 09:38 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)