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

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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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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HERBED POTATOES

Chef's Name : Nishtha Asrani
Ingredients2 large potatoes, washed and thinly sliced (see picture)
1 Tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
5-6 leaves basil, minced
2 Tbsp honey / maple syrup
Salt, to taste
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp rosemary (optional)
1 tsp chilli flakes



Method
Pre heat the oven to 200 degrees C.
In a bowl mix together the cut potatoes with olive oil, salt, basil, garlic, honey, chilli flakes, oregano and rosemary.
Toss them till all the potatoes are well coated.
Transfer them on the baking tray.
Bake them for 10-15 minutes or till done at 200 degrees C.
Serve with some crusty bread.

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CREAMY HERBED CHEESE SPREAD WITH GARLIC PITA CHIPS

From : Dairygoodness
Ingredients2 pkgs (8 oz / 250 g each) plain Canadian Cream cheese, softened
1 cup (250 mL) butter, softened
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp (5 mL) dried basil
1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme
1 tsp (5 mL) dried marjoram
1 tsp (5 mL) dried dill weed
Garlic Pita Chips
Garlic Pita Chips:
5 large pitas
1/2 cup (125 mL) melted butter
3/4 tsp (4 mL) garlic powder

Preparation
Combine Canadian Cream cheese, butter, garlic, basil, thyme, marjoram and dill weed in large mixer bowl. Beat with electric mixer at medium speed until smoothly combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Spread cheese mixture into a 9-inch (23 cm) fluted quiche dish or pie plate; carefully smooth top.
Cover and chill 6 hours or up to 2 days before serving. Garnish as desired and serve with Garlic Pita Chips.

Garlic Pita ChipsSplit pita bread rounds in half, horizontally. Combine butter and garlic powder; brush over both sides of all pita rounds. Stack rounds and cut into 8 wedges.
Place wedges on large ungreased baking sheets. Bake in 350 °F (180 °C) oven 7 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.

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LEEK DIP WITH HERBS

FROM : DAIRYGOODNESS
Ingredients1/4 leek, sliced (green and white parts)
A pinch of salt
A pinch of pepper
1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) Bas-du-Fleuve salted herbs
1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) lemon juice
1/3 cup (80 mL) sour cream
2 tbsp (30 mL) plain yogurt
1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) fresh parsley, minced

Preparation
Cook leek in skillet over medium heat, 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. In food processor, purée leek with salted herbs and lemon juice. Set aside.
In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, yogurt and leek mixture. Add parsley and serve.

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CREAMY HERB DIP

FROM : DAIRYGOODNESS
Ingredients
4 oz (125 g) Canadian Cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup (180 mL) plain yogurt or
sour cream
1 tbsp (15 mL) finely-chopped green onion
1 tbsp (15 mL) finely-chopped parsley
1 tsp (5 mL) dried dill weed
Seasoned salt

Preparation
Beat Canadian Cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in yogurt or sour cream. Stir in onion, parsley and dill. Add seasoned salt to taste. Chill at least 1 hour to blend flavours.
Serve with assorted crisp vegetables or crackers for dipping.

Variation: Omit parsley and dill weed. Add 1 tsp (5 mL) prepared horseradish, 3/4 tsp (3 mL) Worcestershire sauce and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) hot pepper sauce. Stir in 1 cup (250 mL) drained, flaked crab meat or finely-chopped cooked shrimp.
Makes about 2 cups (500 mL).

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