All-Purpose Spice Rub

Yield: About ½ cup

There are as many rubs as ribs. I’ve had good results with this.

• 1TBS cumin
• 1TBS paprika
• 1TBS granulated garlic
• 1TBS granulated onion
• 1TBS chili powder
• 1TBS brown sugar
• 2TBS kosher salt
• 1tsp cayenne pepper
• 1tsp black pepper
• 1tsp white pepper

Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Rub can be stored (or frozen) in an airtight container for several months.

Taco Seasoning

Yield: 1 batch tacos

• 1TBS chili powder
• 1½tsp ground cumin
• ¼tsp garlic powder
• ¼tsp onion powder
• ¼tsp dried oregano
• ½tsp paprika
• ¼tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1tsp salt
• 1tsp black pepper

Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.

Fajita Seasoning

Yield: 1 batch fajitas

• 1TBS chili powder
• ¼tsp cayenne pepper
• 1tsp cumin
• ¼tsp garlic powder
• 1tsp paprika
• 1tsp salt
• 1tsp ground black pepper

Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.

Creole Seasoning

• 2tsp garlic powder
• 2tsp onion powder
• 2tsp sweet paprika powder
• 1½tsp dried thyme
• 1tsp dried oregano
• 1tsp dried basil
• 1tsp cayenne pepper
• ¾tsp salt
• ½tsp freshly ground black pepper

Combine all the spices in a coffee or spice grinder. Grind to a fine powder and store in an airtight jar until ready to use.