Spice It Up!

I don't know about you, but I don't care much for spice blends at the store. Especially if you're gluten free, you probably can't trust the ingredients totally so here are a few blends I really liked putting together and are filled with so much more flavor. 

Store your blends in clean containers and in the fridge to keep them longer. Luckily most of these blends are in small quantities so they aren't meant to sit around waiting to be used. 


BBQ Seasoning (makes 2tbsp)
3 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground sage
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp nutmeg

Fajita Seasoning (makes 10tsps)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon crushed chicken bouillon (Gluten Free)
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin

Blacked Seasoning Blend (makes 1/4c)
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
3/4 teaspoon freshly-ground white pepper
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Greek Blend (makes 2tbsp)
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon dried marjorm
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme

Chinese 5 Spice (makes 4tbsp)
2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoon fennel seed, toasted and ground
2 teaspoon ground star anise
2 teaspoon szechuan peppercorns, toasted and ground

Italian Seasoning Blend (makes 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon crushed dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon crushed bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil

Jamaican Jerk Seasoning (makes about 1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon onion flakes
2 teaspoons ground thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons dried jalapenos