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Spices & Teas, Vegan

Homemade Spice Mix

There’s no better way to say “Season’s Greetings” than with gifts of homemade spice mixes. Use the BriarPatch bulk section as your palette for creative, customized combinations that’ll be appreciated and used every day! 

Each recipe makes about ½ cup, perfect to put in a little mason jar with the recipe attached so the recipient can make more when it runs out. Combine ingredients for each recipe in a bowl and stir well. 

Ingredients

Ranch Seasoning Blend
  • 2 ½ Tbsp. dried parsley 
  • 2 tsp. dried dill 
  • 2 ½ tsp. garlic powder 
  • 2 ½ tsp. onion powder 
  • 2 tsp. dried minced onions 
  • 1 tsp. black pepper 
  • 1 ½ tsp. sea salt 
Mediterranean Seasoning Blend
  • 2 Tbsp. dried basil 
  • 2 Tbsp. dried oregano 
  • 2 Tbsp. kosher salt 
  • 1 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes 
  • 1 Tbsp. dried minced onion 
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
salt-free all-purpose Seasoning Blend
  • 2 Tbsp. garlic powder 
  • 2 Tbsp. onion powder 
  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder 
  • 1 Tbsp. paprika (or smoked paprika) 
  • 1 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes 
  • 2 tsp. raw hulled sesame seeds 
  • 1 ½ tsp. black pepper 
Chili Seasoning Blend
  • 2 ½ Tbsp. chili powder 
  • 1 Tbsp. cumin powder 
  • 1 Tbsp. garlic powder 
  • 1 Tbsp. paprika or smoked paprika 
  • 1 Tbsp. onion powder 
  • 1 ½ tsp. dried oregano 
  • 1 tsp. sea salt 
  • 1 tsp. black pepper 

Directions

  1. Mix the spices well.
Spices & Teas, Vegan

Chimichurri in a Hurry

Chimichurri is a wonderful herb sauce that originated in Uruguay and Argentina. It’s traditionally used for marinating and accompanying meat, but it’s great as a sauce or dip with all kinds of savory dishes. 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, packed 
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, packed 
  • ½ cup olive oil 
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar 
  • 1 shallot 
  • 3 cloves garlic 
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano, or 1-2 Tbsp. fresh, finely minced 
  • ½ tsp. ground cumin 
  • ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper 
  • ½ tsp. salt 

Directions

  1. Rinse the parsley and cilantro well and shake as much water off the leaves as possible. Chop finely.
  2. Mince the garlic and the shallot.
  3. Combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, shallot, oregano, cumin, crushed red pepper, salt and chopped parsley and cilantro in a bowl. Stir to combine. Use immediately or refrigerate until ready to use. 
Spices & Teas

Golden Milk Spice Blend

Makes about 3 ½ cups ~ about 120 servings

This delightful recipe is so tasty, you’ll want to make on repeat.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup ground turmeric 
  • ½ cup ground ginger 
  • ¼ cup ground cinnamon 
  • 2 ½ Tbsp. ground black pepper 
  • 2 Tbsp. ground cardamom 
  • 3 Tbsp. ground cloves 
  • 2 Tbsp. ground nutmeg 
  • 3 Tbsp. ground star anise 
  • ¼ cup ground coriander 

Directions

  1. Combine all spices in a large bowl.
  2. Stir well, then transfer to a large jar or several smaller ones, and seal with an airtight lid. Keeps for up to 6 months.