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Creole Seasoning Blend Recipe - Capture
the True Taste of New Orleans Cuisine

If you're into cooking New Orleans style, then putting together a Creole seasoning blend recipe is a must. This easy-to-make mix is just the thing for capturing the authentic taste of this most cosmopolitan of cuisines. Use it for making classic dishes: gumbos, dirty rice, yakamein, crayfish bisque or a traditional jambalaya to name just a few. (See the bottom of the page for links to more of my recipes)

What You'll Need: (makes about 8-9 tablespoons)

3 tbsp sweet paprika powder (or regular paprika)
2 tbsp dried oregano
2 tbsp dried parsley
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
2-3 tsp cayenne pepper 
2 tsp black peppercorns 
2 tsp salt (see note below)
1 tsp celery seeds
1 tsp white peppercorns
10 dried bay leaves

tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon

Directions:

• Crumble the bay leaves

• Grind the bay pieces along with the celery seeds, salt and black and white peppercorns

• Once ground, add to a bowl

• Stir in the paprika, cayenne, onion and garlic powders

• Finally, crumble in the dried oregano and parsley. Combine thoroughly
  
  

Store your Creole spice in an airtight jar, in a cool place and out of direct sunlight. Use within 3 months before making more.

For further info and tips on grinding ingredients, see the grinding page. (Link opens in new window)

Note: You can use regular table salt for this recipe and it'll taste great, but as you've gone to the effort of making your own, I recommend using a quality sea, rock or kosher salt. Not only are these healthier, they will add better flavour!

Ingredient Note: For this Creole seasoning blend recipe I use whole peppercorns and celery seeds. If you don't have them whole just use ground pepper and celery and reduce the amounts by half. So for 2 teaspoons of black peppercorns you would use 1 teaspoon of pre-ground pepper. Reduce the white peppercorns and celery seeds by half as well and stir in with any other powders when making.

After Making Your Creole Seasoning Blend Recipe You May Like to Try...

Greek Seasoning - Capture the Fabulous Flavours of Greece

Jerk Rub - Enjoy the Taste of the Caribbean Islands

Taco Seasoning Collection - Fab Flavours For Your Homemade Tacos

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