Herbs, spices and seasonings

[Cook Chatty Cathy]

Also this winter I kept my pots of parsley, oregano, sage, and chives outside on the deck they are still growing and green despite our very cold 17° cold chills we had. I can not believe how winter hardy these wonderful spices really are So I really want to encourage everyone to grow their own, it aint' really that darn hard to do!

[The Ironic Chef]

Poultry Seasoning is excellent for homemade stuffing, dressings or for fried chicken. It's a good rub for poultry, mixed into butter and then inserted between the meat and skin of a bird really flavors the meat. I usually use Bells Poultry Seasoning and this is a pretty good recipe for making it homemade.


1 tablespoon rosemary
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon of ginger
1 tablespoon marjoram
1 tablespoon thyme
1 teaspoon pepper

I recently posted a fried chicken recipe and in the recipe I listed Poultry Seasoning in the ingredient list. Several readers of the recipe were quick to point out that Marjoram is an excellent herb for fried chicken and how I should use it. Knowing whats in a seasoning blend is a good thing.

[chubbyalaskagriz]

Mucho Info... very nice, mama!

[Cook Chatty Cathy]

I love poultry seasoning thanks for listing the recipe!

[Mama Mangia]

May I share another Poultry Seasoning:

2 tablespoons parsley flakes
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon marjoram
1 tablespoon thyme
1 tablespoon rosemary
1 tablespoon celery leaves
1 tablespoon ginger
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon sage

Mix together well and sprinkle on chicken.


or another:

3 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons white pepper
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon basil
3 teaspoons paprika

Mix together and sprinkle on chicken.



It's a matter of personal preference - but it is so much fun to create!

[Mama Mangia]

Chili Powder
Makes 1 cup

4 large dried mild chili peppers
2 medium dried hot chili peppers
4 teaspoons cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole allspice
1/4 cup oregano
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Method:
Remove stems and seeds from peppers. Cut peppers into small pieces. Place in a heavy skillet. Add cumin, cloves, coriander, and allspice. Over low heat, stirring constantly, cook until mixture begins to crackle and gives off the aroma of the peppers. Cool to room temperature.

Place pepper mixture in blender. Add oregano, garlic powder, salt, and sugar; blend to a find powder. Spoon into a screw-top jar.

Use to season eggs, poultry, beef, and lamb.

[Mama Mangia]

Chinese Five Spice Blend

2 tablespoons anise seeds, crushed
2 tablespoons freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons fennel seeds, crushed
2 tablespoons ground cloves
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tablespoons ground ginger
1/2 tablespoons ground allspice

Combine all ingredients; store in an airtight container. Popular to rub or marinate pork, tofu, or fish.

Yield: 3/4 cup.

(apparently someone can't count) lol

[Mama Mangia]

Chinese Seasoning

1/4 cup ground ginger
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon allspice
1 tablespoon crushed aniseed
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cloves

In a screw-top jar, combine all ingredients. Cover tightly, shake until well mixed. Keep in a dry place.

Yield: 1/2 cup

[CanMan]

May I share another Poultry Seasoning:

I guess I need to go out and buy a chicken or two to try the 2nd recipe with the dry mustard. I will be upset with Mama if I end up eating the whole thing in one sitting.

[Mama Mangia]

I guess I need to go out and buy a chicken or two to try the 2nd recipe with the dry mustard. I will be upset with Mama if I end up eating the whole thing in one sitting.

Sure blame Mama! I bet you bar the door shut, lock the windows and pull the shades down, take the phone off the hook, shut off all tv and radios so no one knows you are noshing the nite away with your chicken!