This is a really good mix, I use it in chili, soups, scrambled eggs, fajitas anything that needs a little heat. It's not that hot but has a nice complex flavor. 

Combine:
10 tsp. paprika
2 tsp. ground coriander
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. onion power or granular
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper or to taste (I usually do 1 tsp.)

Store in a small jar, in a cupboard away from heat. I go through this spice combination so fast I make a double batch.

I buy larger quantities of dry spices and mix my own seasoning mixes. This works well for me because I can limit the number of spices that I buy and then make specific mixes that I use. I control the amount of salt in fact none of my mixes have salt in them so I add salt at the end in the dish as needed.

I recommend a nice little book "Herb Mixtures & Spicy Blends" by Maggie Oster. You can get it on line, it's a good book of mixes that I'm sure will help you in your everyday meals. This recipe comes from this  book and I always have a small jar in the panty and use it daily.

Red & Green Pizza Garlicky Blend
Yield: 1/3 cup

• 2 T. dried oregano
• 1 T. dried basil
• 1/2 T. fennel seeds (I don't crush)
• 1/2 T. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. garlic granules ( I reduce to 1/2 tsp.)
• 1 T. cayenne Pepper flakes (I reduced to 1/2 T. )

Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight jar away from heat and light.

Uses:
Anything that needs a jolt of spice, like spaghetti, pizza, soups, omelets....

Instead of buying those boxes of dried bread crumbs with 2 cents worth of old spices here is a recipe for the spices to make your own stuffing any time of the year. At our house we're not fans of the heals on the loaves of bread, so we throw them into the freezer to use later. My husband loves stuffing as a side dish with any meal. I also make bread crumbs with the heals for breading chicken or fish.

Preparing The Bread Crumbs
When I have a supply of the scrap pieces of old bread (a mixture of types), I chop them into pieces and place them on a cookie sheet and drizzle a bit of olive oil over them. Since some of them will be used as bread crumbs I season them up with garlic powder, onion powder, ...and any other herb I like. Then mix them up so they are coated with the oil and herbs. If you are organized as you take something out of the oven you can place them in and turn off the oven. They will dry out as the oven cools. Otherwise turn on the oven to 300 degrees and bake for about 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally so as not to burn.

If you are making bread crumbs, put them into the food processor or blender and chop finely. I usually process some for crumbs and leave some for stuffing. Then I freeze everything so it's ready when I need it later.

"Instant " Stuffing Spice Mix
Makes about 2/3 cup - plenty for many meals

You can grind the whole recipe and keep in a small jar in the cupboard or just grind the amount needed for the recipe which is 1 tablespoon for 2 cups of dried bread. The Co-Op thru Country Life Natural Foods offers a large selection of herbs at a great price. If you click on the links below you will see the prices. The retail store also has a large selection of herbs and spices..link

3 T. celery flakes (I have used celery seeds in a pinch)
2 T. onion dried  flakes
2 T. dried marjoram (or use dried parsley)
1 T. rubbed sage
1 T. black peppercorns (Tellicherry is the best pepper)
1 tsp. salt (omit if you like)

Directions:

• Combine all the  spices and grind together in the small mill, or grind fresh as needed.
• In a large pan add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of the ground spice blend.
• Now there is nothing wrong at this point with adding some fresh, chopped carrots, onions, bell peppers, apples, or sausage. Just make sure you cook them until tender. The stuffing is just fine without the extra additions.
• Add 2 cups of chicken stock and bring to a boil.
• Simmer over low heat for 2 minutes, and add just enough cubes of dried bread (about 2 cups) to soak up the liquid.
• Remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

Source:
Herbs and Spices
by Tony Hill

This Creole seasoning blend is great for seasoning rice, meats, soups and stews, or anything that needs a flavor boost. The holiday season is coming this also makes a great gift when placed in a decorative jar with the recipe attached.

I love to make my own seasoning mixes. You can control the salt and tweak the mixture for your families tastes. They also keep well and will save you a ton of cash. If you buy the spices thru the Co-Op the price of herbs and spices are actually low enough for you to use them everyday in your cooking.

Recipe:
5 T. Paprika
3 T. Salt (I use no salt and add the salt to the dish as needed)
2 T. Garlic Powder
2. T. Basil Dried
2 T. Onion Powder
2 T. Oregano Dried
1 T. Black Pepper
1. T White Pepper
1  T. Thyme Dried
1 T. Cayenne Pepper

Click on links for prices at Co-Op
Combine all of the ingredients and store in a glass jar with a tight lid in a dark place.

Source:
Allrecipes, Recipe by Joslyn