A slightly spicy salt-based seasoning that works well with a variety of foods. ...get the recipe
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June 10th, 2025 is Herbs and Spice Day
Abbott and Costello. Starsky and Hutch. Herbs and spices. They go together like salt and pepper. Which are, of course, spices (Okay, salt is actually a dietary mineral). If all of that is a bit confusing, suffice it to say that herbs and spices are a fundamental part of the meals that we eat.
But you could say that herbs and spices have played a fundamental part in world affairs, as well. Wars have been fought over supremacy of spice trade routes. Indeed, the New World was discovered largely as a happy accident of the spice trade. And for centuries herbs have provided remedies for health ailments, flavor for recipes, hemp for rope, and a good part of the War on Drugs is aimed squarely at certain herbs!
So don't forget to observe Herbs and Spice Day. And remember that 'variety is the spice of life!'
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Recipes to celebrate Herbs and Spice Day
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All Purpose Seasoning -
Basic Garam MasalaThe spices used in this all-purpose Indian seasoning can vary greatly. This version of garam masala uses the most common ones. ...get the recipe
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Blackened Seasoning MixSkip the store bought blends and make your own blackening seasoning at home with spices you probably already have on hand. ...get the recipe
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Pickling SpiceMake up this spice mix ahead of time to have on hand. It works great with a variety of pickled foods and has a spicy warm flavor to it. ...get the recipe
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Cardamom Apple Pie SpiceCardamom adds a special touch to this spice blend. Apple pie is the obvious choice, but any other baked apple dishes served with ice cream or vanilla yogurt are fair game too. ...get the recipe
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Secret Ingredient Apple Pie SpiceMade with instant tea powder, cornstarch, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground allspice ...get the recipe
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Basic Curry Powder (Indian Curry)If you're a curry aficionado looking to take your cooking to the next level, then making your own curry powder is your ticket to authentic, flavorful curries. ...get the recipe
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Italian SeasoningWhy buy Italian seasoning at the store when you can whip it together yourself? Eight common household spices are ground up together to make this seasoning that'll store for months. ...get the recipe
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South African Curry PowderFreshly grinding the cumin and fennel seeds in this powerful South African blend provides wonderful flavoring for traditional meat and potato curries. ...get the recipe
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Caribbean Spice MixKeep this spice mix on hand for rubbing chicken and fish, or tossing into coconut curries. It masterfully walks the line between sweet and spicy. ...get the recipe
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Emeril Lagasse's Baby Bam Spice Seasoning MixMade with celery salt, dried thyme, paprika, salt, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, dried oregano, dried basil ...get the recipe
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Lemon SaltLemon salt is perfect sprinkled onto grilled salmon, baked chicken, or tomato slices to give a vibrant finishing touch. ...get the recipe
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Basic Bouquet GarniA bouquet garni is a bundle of herbs used to flavor stocks, soups, and sauces. The bouquet is added at the beginning of cooking and removed before serving. ...get the recipe
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Chinese Five Spice PowderThis classic Chinese spice blend with cinnamon and star anise is great in both sweet and savory applications. ...get the recipe
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Mediterranean Spiced Sea SaltCombine sea salt, basil, lemon zest, and a few more spices to create seasoning blend to use on all sorts of Mediterranean dishes. ...get the recipe
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