Everyone seems to have their 5 favorite herbs and spices whether they know it or not. Salt and Pepper do not count. Below are a few of the basic herbs and spices that should be in your camp kitchen, chuck box or spice box.

• Cayenne Pepper
• Cumin
• Celery Seed
• Dill Weed
• Garlic Powder
• Garlic – Minced or Dried
• Onion Powder
• Onions – Minced or Dried
• Paprika
• Red Pepper Flakes

• Basil
• Cilantro
• Chives
• Oregano
• Parsley

• Brown Sugar
• Sugar (white)

Below are a few simple spice blends that come in very handy when your on the trail or in the woods. The portions are small on purpose because these amounts are designed for camping or backpacking. The spice blends can be adjusted to suite your taste.

These are the ones I like. If you have a favorite spice blend or something the add, please send it along and we will add it here.

Enjoy,
Dan

Tidbits of Information:

Chili Powder

• 2 teaspoons Cumin Powder
• 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Oregano – dried and ground
• 1 teaspoon Paprika

Beef Seasoning

• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon White Pepper
• 1 tablespoon Dry Mustard
• 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
• 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tablespoon Paprika
• 1/2 tablespoon Black pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon Thyme – dried and crushed
• 1/2 tablespoons Oregano – dried and crushed
• 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper

Poultry Seasoning

• 2 teaspoons Sage – ground
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Thyme – ground
• 1 teaspoon Marjoram – ground
• 1/2 teaspoon Rosemary – ground
• 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg – ground
• 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Adobo Seasoning

• 2 tablespoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 2 teaspoons Black Pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Onion Powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Oregano – dried and crushed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Cumin Powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Chili Powder

Cajun Seasoning

• 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon White pepper

Italian Seasoning

• 2 tablespoons Onion Dried Flakes
• 2 tablespoons Parsley – dried and crushed
• 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Oregano – dried and crushed
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Basil – dried and crushed
• 1 teaspoon Bay Leaf – dried and crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon Thyme – dried and crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder

Barbecue Dry Rub (Good for sprinkling on toaster sandwiches or as a rub)

• 2 tablespoons Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
• 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
• 1/2 tablespoon Black Pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon Salt
• 1/4 tablespoon Celery Seed – crushed
• 1/4 tablespoon Oregano – dried and crushed
• 1/4 tablespoon Thyme – dried and crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon Dry Mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon Allspice – ground
• 1/4 teaspoon Coriander- ground

Seasoning Blend for Seafood

• 3 tablespoons Garlic Powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Salt
• 1 1/4 tablespoons Black Pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon White Pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon Marjoram – dried and crushed
• 1/4 tablespoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1/2 teaspoons Thyme – dried and crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon Dry Mustard

Seasoning Blend for Vegetables

• 1 1/2 tablespoons Onion Powder
• 1 tablespoon Chives – dried and finley chopped
• 1 tablespoon Tarragon – dried and crushed
• 1 tablespoon Parsley – dried and crushed
• 2 teaspoons Thyme -dried and crushed
• 2 teaspoons Basil – dried and crushed
• 2 teaspoons Oregano – dried and crushed
• 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
• 1 teaspoon Dill Weed
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Celery Seed – crushed