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The Gift of Spice
Cinnamon, cardamom, sage, rosemary... This year, stir up some homemade spice mixes that remind everyone of classic holiday flavours. Not only are they unique and useful gifts, they're guaranteed to add flavour to your own feast. Here are six essential and versatile blends.
Savory Spice MixesGingerbread
- Gingerbread Cookies
- Squash or Cauliflower Soup
- Chicken
- Hot Cider
- 2 tsp. star anise
- 2 tsp. anise seeds
- 5 tsp. nutmeg
- 7 tbsp. ginger
- 7 tbsp. cinnamon
Savory Spice MixesIce Cider
- Apple Desserts
- Banana or zucchini bread
- Oatmeal Cookies
- Mulled wine or Hot Rum Toddy
- 6 tbsp. cinnamon
- 6 tbsp. cardamom
- 6 tbsp. nutmeg
Savory Spice MixesGrandma's secret blend
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Root Vegetables
- Ham
- Tea, Coffee, or Hot Chocolate
- 1 tsp. cloves
- 2 tsp. allspice
- 2 tsp. cardamoM
- 5 tbsp. nutmeg
- 4 tbsp. ginger
- 7 tbsp. cinnamon
Savory Spice MixesHoliday spice rub
- Turkey
- Chicken
- Roasted Vegetables
- Hearty Soups and Stews
- 2 tbsp. pepper
- 4 tbsp. garlic powder
- 4 tbsp. salt
- 4 tbsp. thyme
- 4 tbsp. rosemary
- 7 tbsp. sage
Savory Spice MixesChristmas dinner
- Meat pie
- Rillettes
- Cretons
- Carrot and mushrooms
- 1 tbsp. cloves
- 2 tbsp. nutmeg
- 2 tbsp. cinnamon
- 4 tbsp. thyme
- 4 tbsp. sage
- 4 tbsp. celery salt
- 5 tbsp. savory
Savory Spice MixesWinter Classics
- Tomato Sauce
- Braised Meat
- Roasted Vegetables
- Dips and Vinaigrettes
- 1/2 tbsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tbsp. white pepper
- 3 tbsp. marjoram
- 3 tbsp. thyme
- 3 tbsp. rosemary
- 3 tbsp. oregano
- 5 1/2 tbsp. basil
Tip!
Store your spice mixes in nice glass jars and get creative by making elegant labels for each one. Don’t forget to list the spices in your blends and add a few dish suggestions your friends will enjoy!