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United Tastes of America supports Dorinda Hafner's television series about eight ethnic groups in the U.S. and their food. She lives in Australia. The chapters in this book, each of which correspond to one episode of Hafner's show, provide much useful information: we learn about the history, culture, and food of Native Americans living in the northern United States; Cajuns living in Louisiana; and Italian, Chinese, and Jewish Americans, among others. Be aware that this portrait of the melting

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United Tastes of America

Authors: DORINDA HAFNER

Date: April 1998

ISBN: 0345419812

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Hardcover

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Today, many who cook Cajun use an assortment of bouth "Cajun" spices. I think if you can make time to put together your own Cajun spices, do it. At least you'll know what you're eating. This, then, is my Cajun combo seasoning.

• Dry version:

• 4 tablespoons paprika

• 4 tablespoons onion powder

• 4 tablespoons dried thyme

• 2 tablespoons dried oregano

• 1 tablespoon cayenne powder

• 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper

• 2 tablespoons freshly ground white pepper

• 4 teaspoons celery salt

• 4 teaspoons garlic salt

• 3 teaspoons garlic powder

• Fresh version:

• 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and very finely chopped

• 1 large red onion, peeled and very finely chopped

• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

• 2-3 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chile*

• 4 teaspoons finely chopped leafy celery tops

• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped

• 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper

• 2 tablespoons freshly ground white pepper

• 1 tablespoon sea salt

1. For either version, mix all the ingredients in a screw-top glass jar. Store until needed. The dry version can be kept in the jar for up to 6 months unrefrigerated, or up to 1 year in a refrigerator. The fresh version must be stored in a refrigerator for up to 3 days only.

* Note: For the fresh version, seed the chile if you don't want the mix too hot.

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