Homemade Seasonings and Spice Mixes

Better than store bought: make your own taco seasoning with just a few simple ingredients.


Time:   under 30 minutes

A great way to dress up a mild flavored fish is with a bold spice blend, like this African curry-style seasoning mix.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Looking to spice things up a bit? This Spanish rice seasoning mix is great to keep on hand for when you want to add a little Mexican flair to your rice.


Time:   under 30 minutes

If you're a curry aficionado looking to take your cooking to the next level, then making your own curry powder is your ticket to authentic, flavorful curries.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Lemon salt is perfect sprinkled onto grilled salmon, baked chicken, or tomato slices to give a vibrant finishing touch.


Time:   1-2 hours

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Enhance your seafood dishes with your own homemade Old Bay seasoning blend. This carefully curated blend of herbs and spices will add a new dimension of flavor...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Why buy Italian seasoning at the store when you can whip it together yourself? Eight common household spices are ground up together to make this seasoning that'll store for months.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Get a little island flavor with this simple seasoning mixture. Use it on pork, chicken, seafood, or vegetables. Works well as a sprinkled-on seasoning or as a rub before...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with chili powder, cumin, paprika, ground coriander, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, crushed red pepper, dried oregano


Time:   under 30 minutes

A few choice Latin spices like cumin, paprika and oregano set the stage, and you can dial this chili powder up or down with cayenne.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This aromatic blend of spices invokes warmth and comfort when used in cooking. Stir into rice, sprinkle on grilled veggies, or mix into a stew.


Time:   under 30 minutes

A go-to seasoning is never a bad thing to have on hand. Packed full of herbs and spices, this healthy blend makes seasoning a breeze.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Confit means "to preserve" in French and in the culinary world, it refers to a dish in which meat is cooked slowly in its own fat with a special blend of spices.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Skip the store bought blends and make your own blackening seasoning at home with spices you probably already have on hand.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Baharat is a traditional blend of spices used in Saudi Arabian cuisine. Baharat can be used to flavor both savory and sweet dishes.


Time:   under 30 minutes

The spices used in this all-purpose Indian seasoning can vary greatly. This version of garam masala uses the most common ones.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with dry mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, white pepper, ground thyme, basil


Time:   under 30 minutes

Chili powder is so much more than peppers. This blend includes cayenne, but also throws in some oregano and cumin for a well-rounded Mexican flavor profile.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Combine sea salt, basil, lemon zest, and a few more spices to create seasoning blend to use on all sorts of Mediterranean dishes.


Time:   under 30 minutes

When you go this simple, it's all about good ingredients. Fresh rosemary and cracked black pepper give meat a no-frills touch that lets the flavor of a...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, dried basil, file powder, garlic powder, dry mustard, onion powder, dried oregano, cayenne pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

Bring your kitchen one step closer to a pizzeria with this homemade seasoning blend with oregano, basil, paprika, and a few secret ingredients.


Time:   under 30 minutes

A bouquet garni is a bundle of herbs used to flavor stocks, soups, and sauces. The bouquet is added at the beginning of cooking and removed before serving.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with white pepper, sour salt, sugar, arrowroot, orange peel, garlic powder, cream of tartar, onion powder, celery seeds, black pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

Quick and easy to whip up, this Cajun blackened spice mix has everything needed for a zesty kick. Perfect for grilling or adding to various dishes.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Garlic powder, seasoned salt, and S&P are all you need for this seasoning! Try it as a seasoning for roasted vegetables.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This salad seasoning recipe is a great way to add flavor and complexity to your salads. It's made up of a combination of seasonings and spices to create an elevated flavor profile.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Jamaican jerk chicken is always amazing, but premix the spice blend and you'll start making jerk everything. Jerk-spiced tacos, anyone?


Time:   under 30 minutes

Don't laugh at how simple this recipe is! This is a quick and easy upgrade to salt for boosting the umami content of a recipe.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Use this citrus infused sugar in baked goods, to flavor beverages, or whenever you want a little extra special sweetness.


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with garlic salt, lemon pepper, oregano, dried mint


Time:   under 30 minutes

This blackened seasoning isn't afraid to bring the heat. Cayenne and black pepper are balanced out with thyme, cumin, and a bit of sugar.


Time:   under 30 minutes

The seasonings are crucial for a successful crab boil. This is the perfect blend to spice up your seafood.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with instant tea powder, cornstarch, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground allspice


Time:   under 30 minutes

Keep this spice mix on hand for rubbing chicken and fish, or tossing into coconut curries. It masterfully walks the line between sweet and spicy.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Rempah is a wet spice blend used in a variety of Southeast Asian cuisine. Rempah means "spice paste". Used in ayam goreng or char siu pork among other recipes.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This is a great substitute for the packaged taco seasoning you buy at the store. This version has extra "beefy" flavor. Use anytime you need a little Mexican flavor...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Make up this spice mix ahead of time to have on hand. It works great with a variety of pickled foods and has a spicy warm flavor to it.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Bring a taste of Greece to your kitchen with this homemade seasoning blend. With oregano, cumin, and garlic at its core, it's the perfect addition to any Mediterranean-inspired dish.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with curry powder, chicken bouillon


Time:   under 30 minutes

This spicy salt is traditionally used as a dipping salt but can also be used in any recipe where you want a little "bite" to it.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with vegetable oil, black pepper, ground red pepper, white pepper, ground cumin, ground nutmeg, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Have you ever seen how much sodium is in a typical packaged Mexican seasoning mix? Just make your own with all-star spices like Mexican oregano and good quality chili powder....


Time:   under 30 minutes

This fresh laksa paste made with aromatic lemongrass, ginger, and red chiles adds unbelievable authentic flavor to soups and curries.


Time:   under 30 minutes

No need to buy poultry seasoning when you can make your own better version. This herby medley is heavenly on roasted chicken and turkey, and it's super convenient to...


Time:   under 30 minutes

This curry powder blend is an aromatic and flavorful mixture of spices that adds a unique flavor to stews, curries, and other dishes.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Does "apple pie spice" on an ingredients list have you in crisis mode? No worries, you can make the blend yourself with just a few spices. If you can grind them fresh...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Pumpkin pie seasoning with kicks from allspice, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. You'll find uses for it far outside the pie crust. Smoothies, granola, coffee, pancakes -...


Time:   under 30 minutes

No more bland birds! Use this unique blend of spices and herbs on any poultry before baking, grilling, or roasting.


Time:   under 30 minutes

If you're looking to jazz up your pork dishes, this blend is a must-try. With its blend of paprika, lemon pepper, and brown sugar, it provides a great balance of flavors that...


Time:   under 30 minutes