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Spice Things Up!

     You've found a great recipe and you're getting the ingredients out of your cupboard.  You open the door to where you keep your spices and there's literally dozens of little containers crowded together, you have to take most of them out before you find the one you are looking for.  Frustrating, isn't it?  I know, I empathize.

         
     I got tired of the frustration, so I decided to remedy the situation.


     I discovered this great way to get my spices out of the cabinet and get them organized.  I found these magnetic babies on eBay, had planned on putting them on my fridge, but decided instead to put them on cookie sheets.  It was a little difficult finding inexpensive steel cookie sheets though.  I ordered these online from Walmart, luckily they were on clearance.  


     A few weeks ago I posted a recipe for Jamaican Pork Stir Fry.  I couldn't find any Jamaican Jerk seasoning at my local grocery stores.  I already had everything to make it with, so, it saved me some money.  I also make my own taco, Italian  and Greek seasonings.  

     I'll share them with you.  Just combine the ingredients, keep in a lidded container.


Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
1 1/2 tsp ground allspice
1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp curry powder
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp sugar 
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp pepper
1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground cloves


Taco Seasoning
2 Tbs chili powder
2 Tbs ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp onion powder
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp oregano


Italian Seasoning
2 Tbs dried basil
2 Tbs dried oregano
1 Tbs dried thyme
1 Tbs dried rosemary
1 Tbs garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp salt


Greek Seasoning
1 Tbs garlic powder
1 Tbs dried basil
1 Tbs dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp pepper
1 1/2 tsp dried parsley
1 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
3/4 tsp ground nutmeg


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