Spice Rubs and Herb Crusts

Traditional Herb Crust

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 gloves garlic, minced

Makes about 3 1/2 tablespoons

Italian Herb Crust

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind.

Makes about 5 1/2 tablespoons

Greek Herb Crust

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
2 gloves garlic, minced

Makes about 4 tablespoons

French Herb Crust

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons grated orange rind

Makes about 5 tablespoons

Mexican Spice Rub

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Makes about 2 1/2 tablespoons

Thai Spice Rub

2 tablespoons chopped fresh lemongrass
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 gloves garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Makes about 3 1/2 tablespoons

Moroccan Spice Rub

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
2 gloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Makes about 2 tablespoons

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