Mushroom Salt

I love making this as my "MSG" in my cooking.  It really makes flavors shine. 

3-4 dried mushrooms of choice (fave are porcini or shi take)
1/8 cup of salt
1 tbsp of Penzey's Garlic Lovers garlic

Place all in a coffee grinder/vitamix and grind once or twice.  Let it sit a minute so it doesn't puff out at you.  Shake into your favorite shaker or reuse a glass spice jar.

Salt-Free Herb Mushroom Seasoning

3-4 dried mushrooms
1 tbsp of pepper
2 tbsp of Penzey's Garlic Lovers garlic
1 tbsp of Penzey's Minced Onion
1-2 tbsp of herbs*

*variations
Italian-oregano, basil
Greek-oregano, marjoram, rosemary, thyme
Eggs-chives, parsley
You can also substitute the salt for your favorite salt replacement.