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5 Herb and Spice Mixes in small white bowls on a white plate
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Top 5 Herb and Spice mixes

Make your own herb and spice mixes. Some spices are more expensive than others, and ready-made mixes tend to use more of the cheaper spices. Try these then adjust to your taste: Mixed Herbs, Mixed Spice, Garam Masala, Gyros, Bouquet Garni.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Essential recipe
Cuisine: Asian, British, European
Author: Susie@Everyday Cooks

Ingredients

Mixed Herbs

  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano (15ml)
  • 1 tablespoon dried tarragon (15ml)
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil (15ml)
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley (15ml)

Mixed Spice

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (15ml)
  • 2 teaspoons grated nutmeg (10ml)
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger (5ml)
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander (5ml)

Garam Masala

  • 2 teaspoons ground cardamom (10ml)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (10ml)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin (10ml)
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander (10ml)
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper (10ml)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves (5ml)
  • 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg (5ml)
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger (2.5ml)

Gyros

  • 4 teaspoons dried parsley (20ml)
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano (15ml)
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander (15ml)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin (15ml)
  • 1 tablespoon paprika (15ml), mild or hot to suit your taste. Smoked is good
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme (15ml)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (10ml)
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (5ml), add an extra 5ml for a hotter mix
  • 1 teaspoon salt (5ml)

Bouquet Garni

  • 1 bayleaf
  • 2 cloves
  • 6 black peppercorns
  • Fresh rosemary, as available
  • Fresh sage, as available
  • Fresh thyme, as available

Equipment

Small storage jars
Muslin teabags

Instructions

All herb and spice mixes:

  • Mix the herbs or spices in a basin then pour into a small jar and shake well.

Bouquet Garni

  • Put the dried herbs plus whichever fresh herbs you choose into a muslin teabag and secure.

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