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Homemade Seasonings and Spice Mixes

Homemade Seasonings and Spice Mixes

Spice and seasoning recipes to enhance your cooking and make some of your favorite spice blends at home

Fun Food Holiday: Herbs and Spice Day is June 10th.



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recipe for ancho chili powder blend

Ancho Chili Powder Blend

If you are looking for a flavorful seasoning blend for your chili (or other recipes) try this blend of fragrant spices.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat homemade shake-and-bake

Copycat Homemade Shake-and-Bake

Mix your paprika, onion, poultry seasonings with some other favorites along with breadcrumbs and parsley to make this sassy sensation.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chinese five spice powder

Chinese Five Spice Powder

This classic Chinese spice blend with cinnamon and star anise is great in both sweet and savory applications.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for lemon salt

Lemon Salt

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


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pizza seasoning

Pizza Seasoning

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

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recipe for basic curry powder (indian curry)

Basic Curry Powder (Indian Curry)

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

recipe for mrs. dash clone

Mrs. Dash Clone

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

recipe for african fish curry powder

African Fish Curry Powder

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


recipe for copycat old bay seafood seasoning blend

Copycat Old Bay Seafood Seasoning Blend

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

recipe for emeril's (almost) southwest seasoning

Emeril's (Almost) Southwest Seasoning

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for homemade salt substitute

Homemade Salt Substitute

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


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mediterranean spiced sea salt

Mediterranean Spiced Sea Salt

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

recipe for cajun seasoning

Cajun Seasoning

This Cajun blend has just the right balance of heat and herbiness, spectacular for jazzing up beans and rice, grilled fish, or roasted veggies.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for salt-free chili powder

Salt-Free Chili Powder

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


recipe for african stew curry powder

African Stew Curry Powder

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

recipe for caribbean seasoned salt mix

Caribbean Seasoned Salt Mix

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

recipe for cajun blackened spice mix

Cajun Blackened Spice Mix

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


recipe for italian seasoning

Italian Seasoning

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

recipe for homemade chili powder

Homemade Chili Powder

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

recipe for famous dave's cajun dynamite dust

Famous Dave's Cajun Dynamite Dust

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


recipe for garlic seasoning

Garlic Seasoning

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

recipe for confit spice

Confit Spice

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

recipe for iranian spice mix

Iranian Spice Mix

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


recipe for rempah for chicken or pork

Rempah For Chicken Or Pork

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

recipe for basic garam masala

Basic Garam Masala

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

recipe for blackened seasoning mix

Blackened Seasoning Mix

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


recipe for citrus-scented sugar

Citrus-Scented Sugar

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


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for baharat (saudi mixed spices)

Baharat (Saudi Mixed Spices)

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

recipe for savory salt substitute

Savory Salt Substitute

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


recipe for basic bouquet garni

Basic Bouquet Garni

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

recipe for caribbean spice mix

Caribbean Spice Mix

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

recipe for beefy taco seasoning mix

Beefy Taco Seasoning Mix

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


recipe for copycat tgi friday's chop house seasoning

Copycat TGI Friday's Chop House Seasoning

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

recipe for cajun crab boil

Cajun Crab Boil

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pickling spice

Pickling Spice

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


recipe for beef flavor packet for rice

Beef Flavor Packet for Rice

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

recipe for curry flavor packet for rice

Curry Flavor Packet for Rice

Made with curry powder, chicken bouillon


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for jamaican jerk seasoning and rub

Jamaican Jerk Seasoning And Rub

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


recipe for greek seasoning

Greek Seasoning

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

recipe for porker's rib seasoning

Porker's Rib Seasoning

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

recipe for laksa paste

Laksa Paste

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


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for greek lemon seasoning

Greek Lemon Seasoning

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for blackening seasoning mix

Blackening Seasoning Mix

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

recipe for african vegetable curry powder

African Vegetable Curry Powder

Made with fenugreek, green gram dhal, coriander, dry red chiles, turmeric, black pepper, cumin, mustard seeds, bengal gram dhal, black gram dhal


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for secret ingredient apple pie spice

Secret Ingredient Apple Pie Spice

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pumpkin pie spice with cloves

Pumpkin Pie Spice With Cloves

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

recipe for cajun turkey seasoning

Cajun Turkey Seasoning

Add a little zip to your poultry. This spicy seasoning blend works great on a whole turkey or chicken, turkey breast, or chicken wings.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for copycat brennan's cajun seasoning mix

Copycat Brennan's Cajun Seasoning Mix

A good Cajun seasoning is critical to have on hand for rubbing down seafood or for adding a bit of kick to soups, stews, and gumbo.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cajun spice rub for chicken

Cajun Spice Rub For Chicken

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ginger apple pie spice

Ginger Apple Pie Spice

A good apple pie spice can be used for way more than just pastries. Whether you're making applesauce, apple compote, or even savory dishes like roast pork, this warming blend...


Time:   under 30 minutes





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