Spicy Seasoning Mix

Yield: 8 tsp. of mix

Ingredients: 

• 1 1/2 tsp. white pepper
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp. basil, dried
• 1 1/2 tsp. thyme, dried

Directions:   Mix all ingredients together.  Store in an airtight container.

 

Note: This seasoning mix can be used instead of salt in meat, poultry, fish or vegetable dishes.

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How to Make Blue

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Ingredients:

• 1 pound frozen blueberries (about 3½ cups)
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions:

1. On the stovetop, bring frozen blueberries and water to a boil in a pot. Boil for 5 minutes.
2. Pour colored liquid into a cup or bowl, straining out the blueberries with a strainer.
3. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

How to Make Yellow

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons turmeric
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon vinegar

 

Directions:
1. On the stovetop, bring turmeric and water to a boil in a pot. Boil for 5 minutes.
2. Pour colored liquid into a cup or bowl.
3. Stir in 1 tablespoon vinegar.

How to Make Orange

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon vinegar

 

Directions:
1. On the stovetop, bring paprika and water to a boil in a pot. Boil for 5 minutes.
2. Pour colored liquid into a cup or bowl.
3. Stir in 1 tablespoon vinegar.

How to Make Pink

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces frozen raspberries (about 3½ cups)
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions:
1. On the stovetop, bring frozen raspberries and water to a boil in a pot. Boil for 5 minutes.
2. Pour colored liquid into a cup or bowl, straining out the raspberries with a strainer.
3. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

How to Make Brown

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup instant coffee granules
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 tablespoon vinegar

Directions:
1. In a cup or bowl, stir coffee granules and boiling water together.
2. Add 1 tablespoon vinegar.

 

How to Make Green

Directions:

•  In a bowl or cup, mix one part blue liquid with one part yellow liquid.