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Beau Monde Seasoning Salt

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Question:

My grocery store makes a spinach dip that I absolutely love! If I'm going to continue to eat it, I must cut the fat. The ingredients are listed on the container and I believe I can accomplish this. However, one of the ingredients is "beau monde." I don't have a clue what that is. Can you help me?
 

 

Answers:

Beau Monde is a seasoning salt. It can be found in the spice section of your grocery store. I have a bottle in my cupboard made by Spice Islands. If you can't find it, ask your grocer to stock it for you.

 

 

 

Homemade Recipe for Beau Monde Seasoning Salt:

1 tablespoon ground cloves
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground bay leaf
1 tablespoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons ground pepper
1 tablespoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground mace
1 teaspoon celery seed

In a small mixing bowl, mix together all ingredients. Pour into a tightly closed jar and store in a cool, dry place.

Yields approximately 9 tablespoons.