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Turmeric Spice Mix for Roasting Meat and Vegetables

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Spice up your favorite roasted vegetables and proteins by adding this turmeric spice mix. Use it as a rub or coating after roasting to liven up flavors. Turmeric Cumin (ground or seeds) Coriander Chili powder Create your turmeric spice mix by mixing equal parts (start with 1/2 tsp) of cumin (ground or seeds), coriander, chili powder. Mix the roasted vegetables in the spice mix to coat and garnish with a tablespoon (or preferred amount of) fresh mint and thyme. If you don't have fresh mint or thyme you can also add it to your spice mix.

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How to Use Turmeric in Recipes

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Health Benefits of Turmeric Turmeric is a cousin of ginger and a popular spice for its anti-inflammatory qualities and other health benefits. Adding healthy fats and black pepper to your turmeric recipes can help activate its healthy benefits and aid your body in absorbing them. While most commonly known as an orange spice, turmeric can also be white. What Flavors to Pair with Turmeric Turmeric is a versatile ingredient that can be used similarly as ginger, and is well paired with black pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg. How to Substitute/Convert Dry vs. Fresh Turmeric in Recipes Fresh turmeric can be hard...

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Home Made Vanilla Extract

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Updated February 3, 2021 https://sugarspunrun.com/make-your-own-vanilla-extract/ You can buy a bunch of vanilla beans on Amazon for $11 or $1.1o each. <script type="text/javascript">amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "bevverly-20";amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual";amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart";amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon";amzn_assoc_region = "US";amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links";amzn_assoc_asins = "B07TBBS51M";amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit";amzn_assoc_linkid = "3220743e3f18193d0f7fd7137dcb7e0c";</script><script src="//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US"></script>

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How to Make Your Own Sprinkles

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Updated February 3, 2021Sugar Spun Run home made sprinkles one batch makes about 1/2 – 2/3 cup sprinkles sugar, corn starch, water, corn syrup, and vanilla extract (or whatever extract you prefer Add your food coloring of choice and stir well.  I used a gel food coloring which gives a very deep, vibrant color.  Just remember, the more food coloring you add, the more you will be able to taste it in the final product, I don’t recommend more than 1 1/2 chocolate-chip-sized drops transfer your mixture into a piping bag fitted with a #4 Wilton tip Line two cookie...

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German Vanilla Sugar Recipe

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Learn how to make vanilla sugar to use in baking and other sweet recipes

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