| From my personal experience, chili powder, cinnamon, and even basil can lose their potency only after a few months! Just like all other food items, spices expire, altho you won't get sick from expired spices but you will notice they lose there colors/flavor and potency. The easiest way to do this is to shop DOLLAR TREE as they have a good selection of spices. They carry a wide variety of $1 spices to help you restock. They have everything from your basic spices like salt, pepper, basil, garlic, and chili powder to your more exotic and seasonal spices such as pink Himalayan salt, rosemary, and even pumpkin spice plus it won't cost you a fortune to refresh your spices once in awhile.
The DOLLARSTORE/BLOG has some DIY Spice Blends along with suggestions for organizing your spices.
Pumpkin Pie Spice:
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
This equals to 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Apple Pie Spice:
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon cardamom
This equals to 1 teaspoon apple pie spice.
Make more to have on hand.
Store in an airtight container.
Taco Seasoning:
3 tablespoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons regular salt or sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes
Whisk together and store in airtight container. This makes about 1/2 cup.
Note: I use about 2 tablespoons per pound of meat but you can also use it according to taste.
Poultry Seasoning :
1 tablespoon ground sage
1 tablespoon ground thyme
1 tablespoon ground marjoram
1 teaspoon dried ground rosemary
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon onion powder, (optional)
Mix all ingredients together and store in an air-tight container.
Makes about 1/3 cup poultry seasoning.
Cajun Seasoning:
2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or cayenne (You can add more if you like it hot)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon oregano
Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container. This makes about 1/3 cup of Cajun seasoning.
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