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Wednesday 7 November 2018

TACO SEASONING SPICE MIX


Homemade spice seasoning is a basic necessity in any kitchen.You need to have your to go to spice blend that will last you months stored properly in an airtight container. There are so many spice blends that you can make at home. They include; Apple pie spice, usually cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Chili powder, a mixture of powdered red chili peppers and other spices and herbs, such as cumin, oregano, and garlic, used in Mexican and Tex-Mex cooking. Chinese five-spice powder, a blend of cassia (Chinese cinnamon), star anise, cloves, and two other spicesHerbes de Provence, a Provençal blend of thyme, marjoram, rosemary, basil, bay leaf, and sometimes lavender. Mitmita, a blend of African birdseye chili peppers, cardamom, cloves and salt. Mixed spice or pudding spice, a British blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and other spices.  Pumpkin pie spice, a North American blend of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and allspice. Quatre épices, a French blend of ground pepper, cloves, nutmeg and ginger. Shichimi, a mix of ground red chili pepper, Japanese pepper, roasted orange peel, black and white sesame seed, hemp seed, ground ginger and nori. Tikka masala an Indian spice blend of coriander, cumin, garlic, paprika, cardamon, pepper, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, mint and chili.

Friday 14 September 2018

HOMEMADE PIRI PIRI SPICE MIX


Nothing beats homemade spice blends when it comes to getting the freshest ingredients. Piri Piri spice is a blend of both spices and herbs to create the perfect combination for spices that can be used as dry rubs or even in making sauces. The original recipe calls for mixing crushed chillies, basil, citrus peel, tarragon, onion, oregano, peppers, pimiento, garlic, lemon juice, salt and bay leaves. The main ingredient is usually the pili pili also known as 'bird's eye chili' in Swahili we say Pili Pili which literally translates to "pepper pepper" Piri Piri spice mix is hot yet aromatic and gives food an extra touch of exotic flavours. Mostly used in African and Portuguese cuisines, this spice blend can be used for making dishes such as piri piri chicken that totally delicious! Rubbed on stake or used for marinating the stake before grilling. Its a vibrant spice mix that is versatile and can be used however you feel your cooking juices will take you.
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