Home Ec Project: Homemade Spice Blends

Here is a lesson in frugality. Instead of buying premade spice blends to stock your pantry, make your own!

Make and try one or more of these.

Pumpkin Pie Spice

4 Tablespoons cinnamon
2 Tablespoons ginger
1 Tablespoon allspice


Mix together and store in an airtight container

Seasoned Salt

2 Tablespoons salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cornstarch


Combine all ingredients and mix well. Store in an airtight container

Taco seasoning mix

1 T. Chili powder
2 t. Onion powder
1 t. Ground cumin
1 t. Garlic powder
1 t. Paprika
1 t. Dried oregano
1 t. Sugar
1/2 t. Salt


Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Equal to one 1-1/4 oz. commercial package.

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