Cajun Seasoning ☆

This is a mildly piquant Cajun spice mix made using common spices from the pantry. Depending on your heat tolerance, you may want to vary adjust the amount of cayenne and chipotle.

• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 3 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp chipotle chile powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp dried powdered oregano
• ½ tsp dried powdered thyme
• 1 tsp dried parsley flakes
• ½ tsp savory
• ½ tsp marjoram
• ½ tsp powdered rosemary
• ½ tsp powdered mustard
• 1 tsp powdered citric acid^*
• 1 tsp dried lime powder
• ½ tsp dried orange peel

Stir all ingredients until evenly blended. Store in an airtight container.

Makes about 5 oz.

Berbere Spice Mix ☆

Berbere is a chile and spice blend used to season many Ethiopian dishes. Because authentic berbere can be hard to find, I found a recipe for it online. It appears below.

• ½ tsp powdered fenugreek
• ¼ cup powdered New Mexico chile
• ¼ cup paprika
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp ground cardamom
• ½ tsp ground coriander
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves
• 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp ground allspice

Combine all ingredients and stir together until well combined.