cajun spice

These roasted nuts are the perfect blend of salty, sweet, and spicy. Super delicious snack mix that only takes 30 mins to make! 

Cajun Roasted Nuts

cashews

almonds

pecans

brazil nuts

tbsp + 1 tsp cajun spice

thyme

tsp sea salt

avocado oil

maple syrup

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Spread the cashews, almonds, pecans, brazil nuts on the baking sheet, drizzle with the avocado oil, maple syrup, and toss to coat.

Sprinkle with the cajun spice, dried thyme, and sea salt. Toss well to coat evenly. 

Roast in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes. The skin on the brazil nuts will start cracking when done. Keep an eye on the pecans so they don’t burn. Toss once halfway through.

Cool on the baking sheet and transfer to an airtight container when completely cool. Store at room temperature for 2-3 weeks.

I love these! Cajun seasoning has always been a favorite of mine, and roasted nuts are always great. I'll have to try this.

I truly love nuts and one of my favorite comfort food especially when watching a movie or just resting. This nut recipe definitely looks delicious and so enticing. I'll gonna make this at home.

I love nuts and this a great way to make a tasty batch. Plus, I get yo use my avocado oil for a change.

Cajun pickled eggs. Think eggs. Vinegar. Cajun spice. Hot sauce. And something that's sooooooo much more than the sum of its parts.

Cajun Pickled Eggs

eggs

store-bought Cajun seasoning

white vinegar

Gently pack the eggs into the jar, sprinkling them with the Cajun seasoning as you go.

In a small saucepan, combine the hot pepper sauce and vinegar. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Pour over the eggs.

Seal the jar and let it cool to room temperature. Stash the jar in the refrigerator, giving the jar a gentle shake to redistribute the spices every couple days, for at least 2 weeks and up to 3 months. (The flavor will initially be hot and vinegary but if you wait at least 2 weeks the pickled eggs will pick up a complexity and become more imbued with the Cajun spices.)

A popular southern Cajun seasoning blend known as the Cajun Two Step recipe that is delicious on anything and in anything.

Cajun Two Step Recipe

Tablespoons Smoked Paprika

Tablespoon Garlic Powder

Tablespoons Onion Powder

Tablespoon Ground Black Pepper

Tablespoon Dried Oregano

Tablespoon Dried Thyme

Teaspoons Cayenne

Teaspoon White Pepper

Salt

Add all seasoning ingredients to an 8oz mason...

Add all seasoning ingredients to an 8oz mason jar, or a resealable bag and shake around to totally combine.

Seal and store at room temperature for up...

Seal and store at room temperature for up to 1 month.

Of all the spice blends Creole Seasoning is my favorite.  It&#x27;s a Louisiana mixture of spices, including lots of paprika, cayenne, garlic and salt and is seen in a lot of Cajun and Creole cuisine.

Homemade Creole Seasoning

Black Pepper, freshly ground

Teaspoon Chili Powder

Tablespoon Dehydrated Garlic

Tablespoon Onion Powder

Tablespoon Thyme, dried

Tablespoon Parsley, dried

1-1/2 Teaspoons Cayenne Pepper

Tablespoons Paprika

Teaspoon Cornstarch

Any of the ingredients that need to be...

Any of the ingredients that need to be ground, do so first using a mortar and pestle.

Add all the ingredients to a small mixing...

Add all the ingredients to a small mixing bowl and using a small whisk or a fork go ahead and mix completely.

Transfer to an airtight container to keep it...

Transfer to an airtight container to keep it fresh.  Label it so everyone knows what it is.

Decant into a salt shaker if you like...

Decant into a salt shaker if you like to use it at the table.

Making your own Cajun Seasoning at home is a great way to maximize flavor and save money!  When you make seasoning like this at home you can take the heat up or down to your own liking, making the perfect personalized blend every single time! 

Homemade Cajun Seasoning

garlic powder

onion powder

paprika

cayenne pepper

oregano

salt

Whisk all ingredients together.

In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients. Place into a jar or airtight container to store at room temperature.

New Orleans  Creole Seasoning
	
Louisiana cooking always starts with a mixture of spices and herbs that almost every cook develops to suit his or her own tastes. The name Creole came from the Spanish word criollo, which was what they called all the residents of New Orleans of European heritage during the 1700s. Over the years it came to be associated with people of cultured backgrounds. Creole cooking combines Spanish, French, and African influences and is the more refined of the two Louisiana cooking styles. This rub works very well with chicken and fish. Sprinkle it on and allow it to marinate at room temperature for about an hour before cooking. This type of seasoning base is used in many New Orleans restaurants, from Emeril's to Commander's Palace to K-Paul's. This is particularly good on grilled chicken or duck.
New  Orleans Creole Seasoning is adapted from the recipes of many Creole Seasonings which is available in your grocery.

This Creole Seasoning is a  judicious  introduction to cayenne pepper to your recipes. 

What's the difference between "Creole" and "Cajun"?  It all depends on how much cayenne pepper you add to the recipe. Cajun dishes tend to be a bit hotter than Creole i.e. more cayenne.

Ingredients:  

•	2          Tablespoons salt
•	1½	 Tablespoons paprika
•	1½	 teaspoons cayenne pepper
•	1	 Tablespoon white pepper	
•	1	 Tablespoon black pepper
•	1	 Tablespoon granulated onion
•	1	 Tablespoon granulated garlic
•	1	 Tablespoon crushed dried basil leaves
•	½	 Tablespoon crushed dried oregano leaves
•	½	 Tablespoon crushed dried thyme leaves
•	½	 Tablespoon crushed dried parsley leaves
•	1 	 teaspoon ground bay leaves

	Note: This version of Creole seasoning contains salt -- If you like to control salt content separately, omit the salt from the blend.

Method:

1.	In a medium bowl or food processor combine 
o	salt, 
o	paprika, 
o	cayenne pepper, 
o	white pepper, 
o	ground black pepper, 
o	granulated onion, 
o	granulated garlic, 
o	crushed basil, 
o	crushed oregano, 
o	crushed thyme, 
o	parsley and 
o	bay leaves. 
2.	Mix thoroughly. 
3.	Use like salt. 
4.	When it's salty enough, it's seasoned to perfection.  
5.	Store in an airtight container for up to three months.

	Note: The amounts in this recipe are given by volume. So, a "Tablespoon" can be a cup or a Tablespoon depending on how much seasoning you wish to make. Double or triple the recipe as you wish.

Recipe Notes:
— New Orleans Famous Creole Seasoning —
_______________________________________________________________________________Frank's This Creole Seasoning tastes so good that if you put it on top of your head your tongue will slap your brains out tryin' to get it. 
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This Cajun seasoning blend is so easy to put together with spices from your pantry and is great to have on hand for when you want to take your tastebuds to the next level!

Cajun Seasoning

black pepper

oregano (see note)

cayenne pepper (see note)

red pepper flakes (see note)

Stir spices together.

Store in airtight container at room temperature.

I leave out the salt but add everything else as directed. Excellent seasoning!

This is almost perfect. I leave out the salt. If you want the flavor more intense you end up with a meal that's too salty. That's the problem with every store-bought Cajun seasoning out there-salt. Home-made should be better. I use this on anything and everything, love it!

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