Homemade Spice Blends for Every Culinary Occasion`

•  1 part paprika
• 1 part ground cumin
• 1/2 part onion powder
• 1/2 part garlic powder
• 1/2 part ground black pepper
• 1/4 part cayenne pepper (add more if you like)

Cajun Seasoning

Whip up a Cajun seasoning blend for all of your vegan Lousiannan dishes. Whether it’s gumbo or jambalaya, a good Cajun seasoning is a must. Check out the OGP Homemade Cajun Seasoning by Dana Sandonato recipe.

• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 3 teaspoons of cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons of smoked paprika
• 3 tablespoons of (homemade preferably, but not necessary) Old Bay Seasoning

Old Bay Seasoning

Traditionally, Old Bay seasoning is used for seafood dishes. Not something most vegans would need, right? Well, if you miss that signature flavor, Old Bay seasoning can help to bring a bit of classic flavor to faux fishy recipes. It’s pretty good on popcorn, too!

Source: It’s Only Food w/Chef John Politte

• 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder
• 1 tablespoon ground bay leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Fajita Seasoning

Whether it’s for your fajita night or taco party, you are going to need a really good Mexican-inspired spice blend. Check out this Fajita Seasoning recipe by Veronica Grace. It’s really good sprinkled on potatoes and roast veggies, too.

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2-4 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons sea salt (fine)
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (or raw sugar)
• 1 teaspoon roasted cumin
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Chinese Five Spice

The thing about Chinese Five Spice is that not all recipes use the same five spices. However, you are likely to find the same few spicing showing up over again that are supposed to represent the five flavors in Chinese cooking- sweet, bitter, sour, salty, and savory. The classics are clove, star anise, cinnamon, fennel, and Szechuan peppercorns.

Use your blend in this recipe for Chinese 5-Spice Pulled Jackfruit Spring Rolls by Anarki “AJ” Tjon Affo.

Source: Marion’s Kitchen/YouTube

This recipe asks you to toast whole spices first before grinding them and storing them.

• 7 whole star anise
• 1 stick cinnamon, broken into small pieces
• 12 whole cloves
• 1 tbsp whole fennel seeds
• 1 tbsp whole Sichuan peppercorns

Pumpkin Pie Spice

The potential for pumpkin pie spice blend is endless. It tastes amazing in so many dishes from the classic pumpkin pie to oatmeal, lattes, cookies, and cakes. It is the ultimate taste of autumn and is just what is needed when the weather turns cooler. Thankfully, it is really easy to whip up a batch of pumpkin pie spice for all of your festive fall needs.

Use your blend in these delicious OGP recipes.

Source: Chef Lindsey Farr/YouTube

These quantities can be adjusted based on your preferences.

• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 4 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice

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