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This is one of my favorite dried spice blends, especially for the holidays because it's redolent of fragrant spices. It's versatile and delicious as a dry rub or ingredient to marinades for pork, beef, fish, or chicken, Thanksgiving turkey or wild game. Let it enhance your autumn soups, stews, beans, and cooked salsas. Colorful, lively, and full of Southwestern spirit! Bouquet garni sabroso!

Grind first four ingredients in a spice grinder, but do not over-process. Add the Mexican mint marigold at the end for color and texture. Store in an airtight container, but best made as needed.