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Tips for Using Herbs and Spices
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For protein sources like meat, poultry and fish, choose one or more of these herb and spice combinations:
- Beef: Bay leaf, marjoram, nutmeg, onion, pepper, sage, thyme
- Chicken: Marjoram, oregano, paprika, poultry seasoning, rosemary, sage, tarragon, thyme
- Fish: Dill, dry mustard, marjoram, paprika, pepper
- Lamb: Curry powder, garlic, rosemary, mint
- Pork: Garlic, onion, sage, pepper, oregano
For vegetables, experiment with one or more of these herb and spice combinations:
- Carrots: Cinnamon, cloves, dill, ginger, marjoram, nutmeg, rosemary, sage
- Corn: Cumin, curry powder, onion, paprika, parsley
- Green Beans: Dill, marjoram, oregano, tarragon, thyme
- Potatoes: Dill, garlic, onion, paprika, parsley, sage
- Summer Squash: Cloves, curry powder, marjoram, nutmeg, rosemary, sage
- Winter Squash: Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, onion
- Tomatoes: Basil, bay leaf, dill, marjoram, onion, oregano, parsley, pepper\
Italian Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Taco Seasoning Mix
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 3 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
Salt-Free Seasoning Mix
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dill weed
- 2 teaspoons paprika
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