Garlic Scent Aroma Blend (Print)

Fragrant blend with garlic and herbs to boost flavor in a variety of dishes.

# What You Need:

→ Aromatic Base

01 - 3 tablespoons garlic powder
02 - 1 tablespoon onion powder

→ Savory & Herbal Notes

03 - 2 teaspoons dried parsley
04 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano

→ Umami & Depth

06 - 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Optional Enhancers

08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon dried lemon zest

# How to Make:

01 - In a small mixing bowl, blend garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, dried thyme, and dried oregano until even.
02 - Add ground white pepper and smoked paprika; stir thoroughly to integrate flavors.
03 - Mix in sea salt and dried lemon zest if desired, ensuring uniform distribution.
04 - Transfer the mixture into an airtight container and store in a cool, dry location for up to six months.
05 - Apply one to two teaspoons per serving, adjusting to personal taste preferences.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It saves you from those moments when you realize you're out of fresh garlic but still want that deep, savory depth in your cooking
  • This blend becomes your secret weapon for transforming simple roasted vegetables, plain meats, and boring soups into something that tastes like you've been cooking all day
  • Once you make it, you'll have it on hand for six months, always ready when inspiration strikes at dinner time
02 -
  • The difference between fresh and stale spices is enormous. If your garlic powder or other spices have been sitting in your cabinet for years, replace them. Old spices taste like cardboard and will ruin your blend. I learned this the hard way when I made a huge batch with spices from the back of my cabinet and wondered why it tasted flat.
  • Don't skip the stirring and mixing. When you combine these spices, you're distributing them evenly so that every teaspoon you use will taste the same. Poor mixing means some bites will be heavily seasoned and others won't have enough flavor.
  • Store this blend away from heat, light, and moisture. Above the stove is the worst place you could put it—the warmth degrades the spices. A cool, dark cabinet is ideal. An airtight container is non-negotiable.
03 -
  • Toast your spices lightly in a dry skillet before mixing them together if you want to intensify their flavors. It takes just two minutes and makes the blend taste even more complex and rounded.
  • If you're giving this as a gift, make it in a beautiful jar with a handwritten label. People love receiving seasoning blends because they're thoughtful, personal, and immediately useful.
  • Double or triple the recipe and make several jars at once. It takes hardly any longer than making one batch, and you'll always have backup on hand for gifts or for when you run out faster than expected.

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