All-American Spice Blend (works with Halloumi or potatoes)

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground cayenne pepper

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp sweet paprika

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp salt

1 tsp dried parsley

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1/2 tsp dried mustard

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1/4 tsp ground allspice

1/8 tsp ground cloves

combine all ingredients in a small frying pan (do not add any oil) and dry fry on medium heat for 2 minutes or until fragrant.

this works as a marinade for haloumi, soak slices of haloumi in water for 10 minutes, drain and coat with oil and then dip in all-american spice blend to coat. fry the haloumi in oil and serve with cubed roasted sweet potato and coleslaw and or potato salad.