ITALIAN SEASONING

Categories    : Master Mix

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2           cup  dried oregano
     1/4           cup  dried basil
  2        tablespoons  onion powder
  2        tablespoons  garlic powder
     1/2      teaspoon  hot red pepper flakes -- crushed
     1/2      teaspoon  pepper
  1              whole  bay leaf -- crumbled (optional)

Mix together well.  Store in an airtight container that has been clearly labeld.

Description:
  "A kitchen staple"
Yield:
  "1 cup"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 259 Calories; 5g Fat (13.2% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 58g Carbohydrate; 24g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 23mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Fat.

CARRABBA'S SEASONING FOR OLIVE OIL BREAD DIP

         Categories    : Master Mix

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        Equal amounts of all or to taste on each one -- dried on all
                        crushed red pepper flakes
                        pepper
                        kosher salt
                        rosemary
                        oregano leaves
                        parsley
                        basil
                        granulated garlic

Mix all the ingredients together well and store in a labeled airtight container.

For dipping simply put in a small bowl or on a plate and add extra virgin olive oil.

For toasted bread, mix with extra virgin olive oil and spread on bread then toast

For toasted cheese bread mix with your choice of cheeses toast the bread first, brush with olive or melted butter lightly then add the cheese blend and toast again until the cheese melts.

As a vinegarette place the desired amount of seasoning mix in a jar with a tight fitting lid with vinegar of your choice and olive oil.  Seal and shake until blended.

As a creamy salad dressing, mix with buttermilk dressing mix and make the mix as usual.

For a marinade mix with oil, vinegar and water .

As a dip with sour cream, yogurt, mayo or a combo of any or all thin with buttermilk or sweet milk if needed.

Description:
  "Now you don't have to go out to get this tasty dipping blend."
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 0 Calories; 0g Fat (0.0% calories from fat); 0g Protein; 0g Carbohydrate; 0g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 0mg Sodium.  Exchanges: .

NOTES : When using this mix for salad dressings or dips it is best to chill it atleast 30 minutes before using.