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"This replaces the store bought jars and tastes so much better."

Ingredients: dried basil, dried oregano...

"Shoarma is so popular in Holland that you might forget it is from the Middle East! When we lived abroad I really missed it and tried to copy the spice mix that you can buy here in the shops. There are many makes and blends in the shops, they all taste different, now try the homemade mix! Note that there is no salt in the mix so do not forget to add..."

Ingredients: ground cumin, ground cayenne pepper...

"The aromatic scent of holidays and Mum's home baking, mixed spice is an essential jar on the spice rack. Mixed spice is a blend of sweet spices traditionally used in English cooking to provide a warming backnote. This typically English spice mixture can be purchased ready-mixed, but I prefer to make my own, as I find it difficult to find in France..."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cloves...

"Use this on whole or cut up pieces of meat. If the chili powder seems to hot for you, leave it out, it will still be a nice spice mix. There is no salt added to the mix.When marinating small pieces of meat I like to add fresh cut up coriander leaves. Marinating time can be 20 minutes and up to a day. Together with the lemon juice you can also use buttermilk..."

Ingredients: ground cumin, dried oregano...

"Recipe adapted from Isabell Shipard, author of How I Can Use Herbs in my Daily Life."

Ingredients: garlic powder, lentils...

"Treat your skin AND your senses with this fabulous smelling facial mask. Great for dry skin. While you are allowing this to work on your face, try it also on your hands, elbows, knees, or anywhere that is dry! Kick back and relax with a nice glass of wine and some soft music. You deserve it! NOTE: After some great input from Momaphet I wanted to share..."

Ingredients: cocoa powder, heavy cream...

"Great for apple pies.Found this on a Romanian website.All spices should be freshly ground."

Ingredients: cinnamon, green cardamoms...

"Use on pork or chicken."

Ingredients: cumin, garlic powder, nutmeg...

"From The Sugarmill Caribbean Cookbook"

Ingredients: dried basil, dried thyme...

"This comes from Michael Robert's "Parisian Homecooking" and is a typical flageolot dish--and typically served with lamb. Any bitter green--chard, sorrel, collard--can be substituted for the dandelion greens."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, dried thyme...

"Quatre epices comes in many versions. This combination--with pepper, without allspice or coriander, is typical of Gascogny and is used in many dishes, especially in confit. I like to use whole spices and put them all in the grinder; the scent and the flavor is greatly enhanced. If you only have the pre-ground versions, then use them and it will be..."

Ingredients: cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg...

"From Copykat.com. We love this with fresh bread."

Ingredients: fresh ground pepper, extra virgin olive oil...

"Chipotle peppers are jalapeno chilies that have been smoked and dried. Their smoky heat is delicious brushed over tortillas and pizzas, and carefully added to soup and stews. A little will go a long way. The puree will keep almost indefinately; if you know you'll be storing it a long time, cover the puree with a thin layer of oil. Enjoy! Adapted..."

Ingredients: chipotle peppers, olive oil...

"Here's what Country Living says,"Our hot-chocolate mix, made with the finest cocoa and chocolate, is a cut above most store-bought varieties. Fill jars with the mix, cover the lids with a festive swath of fabric, and include peppermint "stirring" sticks for added flavor and color. Try adding to a basket with mugs, spoons, marshmallows,..."

Ingredients: cinnamon, milk...