I had a young friend ask for a recipe for pumpkin pie spice. I came up with this one. I also was thinking, I don’t want to bring this up, however, we need to be thinking of the gifting season coming up. Our family loves getting food gifts and have come to look forward to them.
We can make up a few extra jars of our favorite jams and jellies, or maybe you will want to make up some of your favorite spice mixes.
Many times the ones that we make at home are fresher, better and healthier. These recipes are for one batch.
They can be easily doubled or tripled. This will give you plenty of time to try them and see if they will work for you.
Pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Directions: In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. Store in an airtight container.
Taco Seasoning
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Directions: In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container.
Homemade Shake and Bake for Chicken
2 cups dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1-1/2 teaspoons celery salt
1/2 teaspoon ground
black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon minced onion
1/2 pinch dried basil leaves
1/2 pinch dried parsley
1/2 pinch dried oregano
Directions: In a large resealable plastic bag combine the crumbs, oil, salt, paprika, celery salt, pepper, garlic salt, minced garlic, minced onion, basil, parsley and oregano. Seal bag and shake all ingredients together.
I really enjoy this time with you each week and would love to hear from you. Do you have any requests? Is there a recipe you have been looking for or remember from your younger years? Can I help you find it? Do you have any recipes that are special to you that you could share with us? Please contact me at susieqcooking@ainop.com or c/o Pioneer Times, P.O. Box 456, Houlton, Maine 04730.
