Taco Seasoning Mix

From : http://busycooks.about.com/od/homemademixes/r/tacoseasonmix.htm
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 10 package equivalents
Ingredients:
1/4 cup instant minced onion
2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. paprika
2 tsp. crushed dried red pepper flakes
1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dried marjoram
1 Tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. instant minced garlic
1 tsp. ground cumin
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and blend thoroughly with wire whisk. Spoon mixture into a tightly closed container and label as "Taco Seasoning Mix". Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months. Makes 6 packages (about 2 Tbsp. each) of mix. 2 Tbsp. equals 1.25-oz. pkg. purchased taco seasoning mix.

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Spaghetti Sauce Mix

From : http://busycooks.about.com/od/homemademixes/r/spaghettimix.htm
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 1-1/3 cups
Ingredients:
1/4 cup instant minced onion
1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 Tbsp. dried green pepper flakes
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. instant minced garlic
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. dried Iralian seasoning
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and blend well with wire whisk. Spoon mixture into a tightly closed container and store in a cool, dry place. Use mix within 6 months. Makes four batches of spaghetti sauce.
To make spaghetti sauce:
Brown 1 lb. lean ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat and drain well. Add 2-8 oz. cans tomato sauce, 1-6 oz. can tomato paste, 2-3/4 cups tomato juice or water, and 1/3 cup seasoning mix. Reduce heat and simmer spaghetti sauce for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serves 4-6

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Sesame Seed Dip Mix

From : busycooks.about.com/od/homemademixes/r/sesamedipmix.htm
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 packages
Ingredients:
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
1 tsp. salt
1-1/2 tsp. celery seed
dash pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder

Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and blend well. Spoon mixture into a small glass jar with screw-top lid. Label as "Sesame Cheese Dip Mix". Store in a cool, dry place and use within 4 months.
Makes a substitute for four packages (about 2 tablespoons each) of purchased mix.
Sesame Cheese Dip: Combine 1 cup of sour cream or plain yogurt and 2 tablespoons of mix and stir well to blend. Chill at least 1 hour before serving to blend flavors. Makes about 1 cup of dip.

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Pickling Mix

From : http://busycooks.about.com/od/homemademixes/r/picklingmix.htm

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 1 cup

Ingredients:

1/4 cup mustard seeds
1/4 cup dill seed
1/4 cup coriander seeds
2 Tbsp. crushed chili peppers
2 Tbsp. crushed bay leaves
1 Tbsp. celery seeds
1 Tbsp. white peppercorns
1 tsp. black peppercorns

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Place desired amount of spices in cheesecloth and use in recipes.

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Curry Powder

From : http://busycooks.about.com/od/homemadeseasoningmixes/r/Curry-Powder-Recipe.htm

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Yield: 1/2 cup

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons ground turmeric
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon dried mustard powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Store in small airtight container in cool place.

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Chinese 5 Spice Powder 1

From : http://homecooking.about.com/od/spicerecipes/r/blspice20.htm

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp black peppercorns
3 star anise
2 tsp fennel seeds
Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks, broken into small pieces
6 whole cloves

Preparation:

In a small, heavy dry skillet, toast peppercorns over medium heat until they become fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Shake pan often to prevent burning. Remove to a bowl. Repeat toasting process separately with star anise, fennel seeds, cinnamon, and cloves. 

Pour all of the toasted spices into a spice grinder (or clean coffee grinder) and grind to a fine powder. Let rest in the grinder for 1 minute, then transfer to a glass container and tighten lid. Store in a cool, dark place up to one month. 

Yield: about 1/4 cup 

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Chinese 5 Spice Powder

From : http://busycooks.about.com/od/homemademixes/r/chinese5spicmix.htm

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 2 tablespoons

Ingredients:

1 tsp. ground Szechwan pepper
1 tsp. ground star anise
1-1/4 tsp. ground fennel seeds
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground white pepper

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in small airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place.

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Brownie Mix in a Jar

From : http://busycooks.about.com/od/homemademixes/r/browniemixinjar.htm

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 24 brownies

Ingredients:

2-1/4 cups sugar
2/3 cups unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1-1/4 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation:

Pour sugar into a clean one quart jar with screw-top lid. Press down firmly. Add cocoa powder and press down firmly. 
Pour in chopped pecans, making sure pecans are evenly layered in the jar, then pour in chocolate chips. Combine flour, 
baking powder and salt. Pour into jar and seal.
Attach the following directions to the jar: 
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Empty mix into large bowl. Use your hands to mix thoroughly. Add 3/4 cup softened butter or margarine and 4 slightly beaten eggs. Mix with spoon until completely blended. Spread batter into a greased 9x13" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until set. Cool in pan.

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Homemade Italian Seasoning

From: http://frugalliving.about.com/od/foodsavings/r/Italian_Season.htm
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total 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.

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Herb Seasoning Mix

From : http://busycooks.about.com/od/homemademixes/r/herbseasonmix.htm
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 1/4 cup
Ingredients:

1 Tbsp. onion powder
1 Tbsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1 tsp. dried marjoram leaves
1 tsp. white pepper

Preparation:

Mix all ingredients well, and store in cool dry place up to 6 months. One tsp. mix contains 1 milligram of sodium.

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Greek Seasoning Mix

From : http://busycooks.about.com/od/homemadeseasoningmixes/r/greekmix.htm
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1/2 cup
Ingredients:

1/4 cup dried oregano leaves
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
2 tablespoons dried crushed lemongrass
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a spice grinder or coffee grinder. Grind to a fine powder, bottle in an airtight container, and label. Store in a cool, dry place. Yields about 1/2 cup. Use within 6 months.

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