Prep Time
10 min
Yields
4 servings
Flavour your favourite dishes with these flavourful spice mixtures.
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ingredients
Santa Fe Spice Mix
3
Tbsp chili powder
2
Tbsp ground coriander
2
Tbsp cumin
1
Tbsp crushed fennel seeds
1
Tbsp dried oregano
2
tsp salt
Greek Spice Mix
3
Tbsp dried oregano
2
Tbsp dried mint
1
Tbsp ground cumin
1
Tbsp pepper
2
tsp salt
tsp cinnamon
Cajun Spice Mix
2
Tbsp dried thyme
2
Tbsp paprika
2
Tbsp pepper
2
Tbsp brown sugar
1
Tbsp dried mustard
1
Tbsp ground cumin
4
tsp cayenne pepper
tsp salt
Tandoori Spice Mix
3
Tbsp ground ginger
3
Tbsp coriander
1
Tbsp ground cumin
1
Tbsp paprika
1
Tbsp pepper
2
tsp salt
1 ½
tsp turmeric
1 ½
tsp ground nutmeg
1 ½
tsp cloves
1 ½
tsp cinnamon
Oil And Citrus Spice-Mix Marin
⅓
cup vegetable oil
2
tsp grated lime, rind
2
tsp grated lemon, rind
3
Tbsp lemon, juice
3
Tbsp lime, juice
2
cloves garlic, minced
2
Tbsp spice, mix
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directions
Step 1
Makes about 1/2 cup.
Step 2
Makes about 1/2 cup.
Step 3
Makes about 3/4 cup.
Step 4
Makes about 2/3 cup.
Step 5
Use lemon juice with Greek and Cajun spice mixes; use lime juice with the Tandoori and Santa Fe mixes.
Step 6
In shallow glass dish, combine oil, lemon rind and juice, garlic and spice mix.
Step 7
Add desired meat, turning to coat.
Step 8
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 or for up to 8 hours. Makes 1/2 cup (125 mL).
Step 9
Marinades tenderize and flavour meat. Each of these versatile options is sufficient for 4 servings (1 lb/500 g) of meat, poultry or fish.