NUTRITION:  The Art of Good Eating

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The Spice of Life

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Spice Mixtures

Creating your own spice mixtures is another good way to experiment with flavors. Spice mixtures can help you to recognize the flavor blends you enjoy. The lists below will give you some ideas.

Oriental Seasoning

1/2 tsp cayenne
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp basil
1 tsp marjoram
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp parsley
1 tsp savory
1 tsp mace
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp sage
Curry Powder

5 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ginger powder
1/2 tsp mustard (ground)
1/2 tbsp cloves (ground)
1/2 tsp cinnamon (ground)
4 tbsp coriander seeds (ground)
4 tbsp cumin seeds (ground)
3 tbsp turmeric
1/2 tsp fenugreek
1/2 tsp cardamom (ground
Meat Sauces and Stews

1 tsp celery seed
2 1/2 tsp marjoram
2 1/2 tsp savory
2 1/2 tsp thyme
1 tsp basil

Meats

2 tsp thyme
2 1/2 tsp savory
1 1/2 tsp sage
2 tsp rosemary
2 1/2 tsp marjoram
1/2 tsp ground bay leaf


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