Recipe: Emeril's Essence and Creole Seasoning Recipes (3) for Shawna

EMERIL'S ESSENCE (CREOLE SEASONING)

A basic spice mixture used in dozens of Emeril Lagasse's recipes. Mix it up and keep some on hand to kick any dish up a notch!

1/4 cup garlic powder
1/4 cup salt
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons onion powder
5 tablespoons sweet paprika

Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and blend well. Store in an airtight container in your spice cabinet for up to 3 months.

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HOMEMADE CREOLE SEASONING

1/4 cup salt
3 tablespoons granulated garlic or garlic powder
3 tablespoons ground black pepper, freshly ground if possible
1 tablespoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or to taste

Combine all seasonings and mix to blend thoroughly. Pour into a small jar with cover; seal tightly.

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CREOLE SEASONING
Source: Recipes from 1870 Banana Courtyard, New Orleans, Louisiana.

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried leaf thyme
1 tablespoon onion powder

Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight container.