Classic Herb & Spice Blends
Below is a collection of your favorite, classic herb and spice blends. These recipes have been tweaked for the benefit of your kidney health.
Enjoy!
Cajun Blacking Spice
Blend
5 tsp Paprika
4 tsp Garlic powder
2 tsp Onion powder
2 tsp Ground black pepper
2 tsp Ground white pepper
2 tsp Ground cayenne pepper
2 ½ tsp Dried thyme
2 ½ tsp Dried oregano
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Makes about ½ cup; Place ingredients in a closed container and shake until mixed thoroughly. Store in an air-tight container.
Any combination of a couple stalks or sprigs of basil, marjoram, thyme, rosemary, sage, bay leaf,
or peppercorns tied with a string or placed in a muslin bag for easy removal from soups, stews,
and stocks prior to serving.
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Commonly used in soups, stews, and stocks as a bundle and discarded before serving.
Poultry Blend
5 tsp Ground dried sage
3 tsp Dried thyme
2 tsp Dried marjoram
1.5 tsp Dried rosemary
1 tsp Coarse ground black pepper
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Makes about 1/3 cup; Place ingredients in a closed container and shake until mixed thoroughly. Store in an air-tight container.
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Commonly used with poultry
Chinese Five Spice
2 tbsp Ground cinnamon
2 tbsp Ground star anise
2 tsp Crushed fennel seed
2 tsp Crushed Szechuan pepper
2 tsp ground clove
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Commonly used in fatty meats such as roast duck, char siu, or stir fry dishes.
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Makes about ¼ cup; Place ingredients in a closed container and shake until mixedthoroughly. Store in an air-tight container.
Italian Spice Blend
2.5 tbsp Dried oregano
2 tbsp Dried basil
5 tsp Dried thyme
5 tsp Dried marjoram
5 tsp Garlic powder
2.5 tsp Dried rosemary
2.5 tsp Crushed red pepper (optional)
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Makes about ½ cup; Place ingredients in a closed container and shake until mixed thoroughly. Store in an air-tight container.
Homemade
Old Bay Spice Blend
2 tbsp Ground bay leaf
2 tbsp Ground celery seed
1 tbsp Ground dry mustard
2 tsp Ground black pepper
2 tsp Ground ginger
2 tsp Sweet or smoked paprika
1 tsp Ground nutmeg
1 tsp Ground cloves
½ tsp Ground nutmeg
½ tsp Ground cardamom
½ tsp Ground mace
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Commonly used with seafood, poultry, potatoes, and popcorn
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Makes about ½ cup; Place ingredients in a closed container and shake until mixed thoroughly. Store in an air-tight container.
Bouquet Garni
Any combination of a couple stalks or sprigs of basil, marjoram, thyme, rosemary, sage, bay leaf,
or peppercorns tied with a string or placed in a muslin bag for easy removal from soups, stews,
and stocks prior to serving.
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Commonly used in soups, stews, and stocks as a bundle and discarded before serving.
Salad Blend
3 tbsp Dried marjoram
6 tsp Dried basil
3 tbsp Dried parsley
3 tsp Dried tarragon
3 tsp Dried dill weed
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Makes ¼ cup; Place ingredients in a closed container and shake until mixed thoroughly.
Store in an air-tight container. -
Sprinkle over tossed salad or add 2 tsp to each cup of homemade salad dressing.
Any combination of a couple stalks or sprigs of basil, marjoram, thyme, rosemary, sage, bay leaf,
or peppercorns tied with a string or placed in a muslin bag for easy removal from soups, stews,
and stocks prior to serving.
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Commonly used in soups, stews, and stocks as a bundle and discarded before serving.
All Purpose Blend
1 ½ tsp Celery seed
1 ½ tbsp Dried marjoram
1 ½ Dried thyme
1 ½ tbsp Dried basil
1 ½ tsp Onion powder
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Use 1 tsp per pound of lean animal protein.
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Use ½ tsp per 2 cups of vegetables.
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Makes about ¼ cup; Place ingredients in a closed container and shake until mixed
thoroughly. Store in an air-tight container.
Mediterranean Blend
½ tsp Garlic powder
½ tsp Onion powder
½ tsp Ground cumin
1 tsp Ground coriander
¼ tsp Ground cayenne
1 tsp Dried oregano
½ tsp Dried thyme
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Commonly used to season chicken, potatoes, breads, and stuffed peppers.
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Makes ¼ cup; Place ingredients in a closed container and shake until mixed thoroughly.
Store in an air-tight container.
Salt Shaker Blend #1
2 tbsp Onion powder
3 tsp Ground dry mustard
1 tsp Ground celery seed
½ tsp Paprika
3 tsp Dry basil
1 tsp Chili powder
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Makes about 1/3 cup; Place ingredients in a closed container and shake until mixed thoroughly.
Store in an air-tight container.
Any combination of a couple stalks or sprigs of basil, marjoram, thyme, rosemary, sage, bay leaf,
or peppercorns tied with a string or placed in a muslin bag for easy removal from soups, stews,
and stocks prior to serving.
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Commonly used in soups, stews, and stocks as a bundle and discarded before serving.
Salt Shaker Blend #2
4 tsp Dried thyme
4 tsp Dried summer savory
2 tsp Dried sage
4 tsp Dried basil
2 tbsp Dried marjoram
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Makes about 1/3 cup; Place ingredients in a closed container and shake until mixed
thoroughly. Store in an air-tight container.
Spice Rub
2 tbsp Ground black pepper
2 tbsp Onion powder
2 tbsp Paprika
1 tbsp Garlic
1 tbsp Dried thyme
1 tbsp Salt
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Commonly used for meats and poultry.
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Makes ½ cup; Place ingredients in a closed container and shake until mixed thoroughly.
Store in an air-tight container. -
255 mg sodium per tsp