Emeril's Essences:
                      Three Seasoning Mixtures
                      Courtesy of Emeril Lagasse 

                      Emeril's Essence Creole Seasoning (also known as Bayou
                      Blast) 

                      2 1/2 tablespoons paprika 
                      2 tablespoons salt 
                      2 tablespoons garlic powder 
                      1 tablespoon black pepper 
                      1 tablespoon onion powder 
                      1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 
                      1 tablespoon dried oregano 
                      1 tablespoon dried thyme 

                      Combine all ingredients thoroughly. 

                      Yield: 2/3 cup 



                      Emeril's Southwest Seasoning: 

                      2 tablespoons chili powder 
                      2 teaspoons ground cumin 
                      2 tablespoons paprika 
                      1 teaspoon black pepper 
                      1 tablespoon ground coriander 
                      1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
                      1 tablespoon garlic powder 
                      1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 
                      1 tablespoon salt 
                      1 tablespoon dried oregano 

                      Combine all ingredients thoroughly. 

                      Yield: 1/2 cup 



                      Rustic Rub: 

                      8 tablespoons paprika
                      3 tablespoons cayenne
                      5 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
                      6 tablespoons garlic powder
                      3 tablespoons onion powder
                      6 tablespoons salt
                      2 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
                      2 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme 

                      Combine all ingredients and store in an air-tight container.