Cajun Spice Blend - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon celery seed
2 tablespoons dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried sage
2 tablespoons dried basil, divided
2 tablespoons dried oregano, divided
2 tablespoons dried parsley, divided
1 tablespoon powdered dry mustard
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons Hungarian paprika
1 tablespoon dried ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg

Preparation

Combine the black peppercorns & cumin seeds in a spice/coffee grinder that is used for ONLY spices & grind until spices are coarsely ground.
Add celery seeds & 1TB each basil, oregano, parsley & red pepper flakes.
Pulse until ground but not powdered.
Combine with remaining ingredients in a bowl & stir with a whisk until well mixed.
Store in an airtight container.