Ingredients

• 1  cup dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
• 1  oz. dried mushrooms (shiitake, oyster or morel)*
• 1/4  cup dried minced onion
• 2  Tbsp. salt
• 1  Tbsp. dried thyme
• 1  Tbsp. cumin seed
• 2  tsp. crushed red pepper
• 1  tsp. garlic powder
• 1  tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1  tsp. ground cumin
• 1  tsp. ground cardamom
• 1/2  tsp. ground black pepper

Directions

1. In large bowl combine all ingredients. Place the mixture, one-fourth at a time, in blender. Cover and blend 30 seconds or until tomatoes are finely chopped. Transfer to storage container. Refrigerate; use seasoning blend within 1 month.

*Test Kitchen Tip:To remove grit from dried mushrooms, place in sieve and rinse under cold running water. Drain and pat dry. Place on baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 10 minutes or until dry and crisp. Makes 8 (1/4-cup portions).