Essence

Makes about 1 1/2 cups

5 Tbs sweet paprika
1/4 cup salt
1/4 cup garlic powder
2 Tbs freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbs onion powder
2 Tbs cayenne
2 Tbs dried oregano
2 Tbs dried thyme

Combine all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl and blend well.
Store in an airtight container in your spice cabinet for up to 3 months.

Lagase, Emeril; Bienvenu, Marcelle; and Willett, Felicia. Emeril's TV Dinners. Page 7. New York: William Morrow and Company, 1998.