Herb and Spice Mixes

As the name suggests, this blend originated in Argentina and is used mostly for poultry, but it also works very well on fish and pork. Just mix with a little lemon juice or water and a drop of oil.

This special blend is used in all Moghul indian dishes. Especially those with cream or butter.

From the cooking and kitchens of the deep south of the USA, particularly Louisiana. It was found in the cooking of the Mulattos and escaped slaves.The famous 'blackened' mix of Cajun cuisine. Try with fish, chicken or meat.

A fiery spice mix that is used in the deep south of the USA. Try it with some well pounded onion (paste) and then rub it into foods to be grilled or roasted. The Cajun blend that is used with meats and poultry with minced onion.

An all purpose Cajun mixture used with the addition of crushed onion. This can also be used in the soups (gumbo) of the deep south of the USA. It is a bit strong in taste and should be treated with respect.

A blend used for chicken dishes.

Used in stir frys, as a marindae and to flavour sauces.

A spice and nut mix that has been long enjoyed in Egypt and neighbouring areas. It does contain hazelnut. I love it just dipped with crusty bread in olive oil. A traditional dipping and topping mixture used with breads, chicken and fish.

A well loved mixture from the South of France where it finds its way into a myriad of dishes. This spice blend is perhaps the best known of all Provencal blends and can be found in so many of the regions dishes.

This blend is used for meat dishes in Malaysia.

The most common kitchen spice blend of the Middle East. Usually used with meat dishes. This spice is found in all the middle eastern countries. It is modestly powerful. Remember that you can always add more, removing it is difficult.

This blend is found in a large number of countries. Use a topping for breads and flat breads can be added to a roast or used as a marinade.

When the Moguls invaded India they brought with them, many Persian foods, this is one of them. This is a general mixture used to perk up lots of dishes or as a rub for meats.I love it mixed with real cream to marinade some good beef and grilled.