Mexican Spice Recipe

Okay, so now that you've got the spices, there's an infinite list of things you can do with them. Some people add them to their dishes but some hardcore people do not merely stop at acquiring individual spices-- they combine said spices to come up with a truly unique blend that they can distinctly call their own. Here's a particular combination that would surely make for severa lasting good impressions on your palate.

INGREDIENTS:

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle chile pepper
1 ½ teaspoons of garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
¼ cup Hungarian sweet paprika
½ cup chili powder
1 tablespoon of ground cumin

PROCEDURE:

Mix all the ingredients until they're evenly combined. Then place the mixture in a cool airtight glass jar, and store in a cool dark place. This spice makes for around 1 cup, and should be used within 3 months.

See, wasn't that simple? You can use this great Mexican spice mix for so many foods. It's especially delightful for chili, and grilled or baked chicken and pork. Just remember to use these spices in moderation so you don't end up crying althroughout the meal.