Blackened Seasoning

I generally use this seasoning to spice up chicken and fish dishes.

Blackened Seasoning
 
Recipe type: Spice Mix
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp paprika
  • 4 tsp salt
  • 4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cayenne
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients thoroughly & store in a glass jar.
Notes
Makes about ½ cup.

 

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Arne Theodore Melby

Born: 10 December 1892 in Leadville, Colorado, USA

Died: 27 November 1955 in Dallas, Texas, USA

Married: Mabel Claire Eggen on 23 Feburary 1929 in Norse, Texas, USA

Parents:

  • Lars A. Melby
  • Martha Mikkelson

Siblings:

  1. Bertha Mabel Melby (1888 – 1895)
  2. Leo Martin Melby (1890 – 1895)
  3. Lena Matilda Melby (1895 – 1944)
  4. Ruth Sylvia Melby (1898 – 1912)
  5. Clara Mabel Melby (1902 – ?)
  6. Leonard Martin Melby (1905 – 1909)
  7. Elmer Julius Melby (1908 – 1988)

Children:

  1. Lawrence Earl Melby
  2. Claire Arlene Melby

Family Branches

  • The O’Hearn Family
  • The Mikkelson Family

Mabel Claire Eggen

Born: 7 August 1895 in Norse, Texas, USA

Died: 24 November 1989 in Dallas, Texas USA

Married: Arne Theodore Melby on 23 Feburary 1929 in Norse, Texas, USA

Parents:

  • Thore Anstensen Eggen
  • Olivia Johanna Colwick

Siblings:

  1. Ovee John Eggen (1882 – 1957)
  2. Amos Axel Eggen (1886 – 1968)
  3. Jesse Thomas Eggen (1890 – 1964)
  4. Leroy Karl Eggen (1898 – 1900)
  5. Houston Belvo Eggen (1905 – 1979)

Children:

  1. Lawrence Earl Melby
  2. Claire Arlene Melby

Family Branches

Ellen Curley

Born: 1799 in Limerick, Ireland

Died: 26 January 1878 in Iowa, USA

Married: Daniel O’Hearn

Parents: Unknown

Siblings: Unknown

Children:

  1. John O’Hearn (1828 – 1908)
  2. Daniel O’Hearn (1831 – 1897)
  3. Johannah O’Hearn (1832 – 1906)
  4. Cornelius O’Hearn (1835 – 1920)
  5. Ellen O’Hearn (1836 – 1916)
  6. Catherine O’Hearn (1838 – 1865)
  7. Maurice O’Hearn (1840 – 1932)
  8. Mary O’Hearn (1842 – 1865)

Family Branches

  • The O’Hearn Family