cooking tips

hello hi all...i just want to share with you about some of cooking tips that i founded and searched from e-cookbooks.net and really interested me to do at my kitchen..no need to buy anymore..just mixes and get your spice by your own..i hope this will help you too

Make Your Own Spice Mixes:
 
  FIVE SPICE POWDER
    1 tsp. Ground cinnamon
    1 tsp. Ground cloves
    1 tsp. Fennel seed
    1 tsp. Star anise
    1 tsp. Szechwan peppercorns 
 
  ITALIAN HERB SEASONING
    1 tsp. Oregano
    1 tsp. Marjoram
    1 tsp. Thyme
    1 tsp. Basil
    1 tsp. Rosemary
    1 tsp. Sage 
 
  CINNAMON SUGAR
    7/8 cup Granulated sugar
    2 Tbsp. Ground cinnamon 
 
  TAMARIND PASTE
    1 tsp. Dates
    1 tsp. Prunes
    1 tsp. Dried apricots
    1 tsp. Lemon juice 
 
  CHILI POWDER
    3 Tbsp. paprika
    1 Tbsp. ground cumin
    2 Tbsp. oregano
    1 tsp. red or cayenne pepper
    1/2 tsp. garlic powder