Okay, here’s my blog post about making soul food seasoning:
Alright, folks, let’s talk about something near and dear to my heart – and stomach: Soul Food Seasoning. I’ve been tinkering in the kitchen again, and this time, I wanted to nail down that perfect blend of spices that just screams “comfort food.” You know, the kind that makes you wanna slap your mama (but don’t actually do that!).
Getting Started: The Spice Rack Raid
First things first, I gathered my ingredients. Now, I’m no professional chef, just somebody who loves good food, so I did a bit of searching online and found a few recipes, then kind of winged it based on what I had and what sounded tasty. Here’s the lineup I started with:
- Salt: Obviously. I used regular table salt, nothing fancy.
- Black Pepper: Freshly ground, because why not?
- Garlic Powder: Gotta have that garlic goodness.
- Onion Powder: Same as above – essential.
- Paprika: For that smoky flavor and nice color. I used regular, not smoked, but you do you.
- Cayenne Pepper: Just a pinch, for a little kick. I’m a wimp, so I went easy.
- Dried Thyme: Adds a little herby somethin’-somethin’.
- Dried Oregano: See above.
Mixing It Up: Trial and Error
Okay, so I didn’t really measure anything precisely. I’m more of an “eyeball it” kind of cook. I started with a good base of salt and pepper, then added the garlic and onion powders, probably a bit more of those than anything else. The paprika went in next, followed by tiny amounts of cayenne, thyme, and oregano. I literally just shook things into a small bowl until it looked and smelled about right. It’s like jazz music,but it is spice.
I mixed it all up with a spoon, making sure everything was nicely combined. Then came the taste test. I sprinkled a little on some cooked chicken (because that’s what I had on hand). It was pretty good! But it needed something…more.
Tweaking the Formula: Finding the Soul
I felt like it was missing a little depth, so I added a tiny bit more garlic powder. I also threw in a pinch of something called “seasoned salt” that I had in the cupboard. I have no idea what’s in it, but it seemed like a good idea at the time. I mixed it all again.
I test it again. Wow! It’s so good.
The Final Result: Soul Food Magic
After a few more tiny adjustments (a little more of this, a little less of that), I finally hit the jackpot. This seasoning blend was seriously delicious. It had that perfect balance of salty, savory, and slightly spicy, with a hint of herby goodness. I immediately used it to season a whole pan of roasted vegetables, and let me tell you, they were devoured in minutes.
So, there you have it – my journey to creating a soul food seasoning blend. It’s not an exact science, and that’s the beauty of it. Play around with the ingredients, trust your taste buds, and don’t be afraid to experiment. You might just surprise yourself with what you come up with! I encourage everyone to do it and share your taste with me!