Spice It Up: Cajun Style

A spice that I like to keep in my kitchen is Cajun Seasoning. It's a mixture of a few seasonings that create a great, spicy, full flavor. The amount of kick it gives depends on how much you actually use. The dish you make doesn't have to be blazing to use this. If you desire a more subtle taste that can also be achieved using a Cajun seasoning. I've tried a couple of brands of Cajun seasoning, but the one I like the best is made by McCormick.

I like spicy food, but I don't want my food to be too spicy and I can't enjoy it. A spice such as this gives you the right amount of spice. McCormick Blends Gourmet Collection: Cajun Seasoning cost about $4 at a local grocery store.

What spices are actually in Cajun Seasoning?

There isn't just one answer for this. Depending on the brand, the contents of a Cajun seasoning can vary. Usually the spices brands will have in common are black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic, and chili pepper.

When buying pre mixed spices check out the ingredients to see what's actually in it. This can also help you to decide if it's worth buying. For example if the ingredients contain black pepper, and oregano it may be cheaper to buy the pepper and oregano separate.

Included on this bottle is a web address to the companies site. Here you can find product information, recipes, and more. McCormick makes seasonings for all types of meats, seafood, stews, organic meals, ethnic meals (such as: Chinese 5 spice, Greek seasonings, and Jamaican jerk), and more. To check them out visit  H E R E !!


Recipes McCormick suggests for Cajun Seasoning:

• Cajun Jambalaya
• Cajun Pecan Catfish
• Cajun Potatoes and Onions