Spice Seasoning Recipes

I love making my own seasoning blends. Seasoning blends are so versatile and will inspire you to add more flavor to your favorite dishes. When you make your own seasonings, you have more control over what goes in them. Most store bought seasoning mixes contain salt, added preservatives, and unknown substances, so I thought it would be nice to share a list of homemade seasonings that you can make yourself for all kinds of recipes.

Taco Seasoning

• 2 tbsp Chili Powder

• 1 1/2 tsp Paprika

• 2 tsp ground Cumin

• 1/2 tsp Onion Powder

• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

• 1/4 tsp Cayenne

• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

• 1/4 tsp Oregano leaves

Fajita Seasoning

• 1 tbsp Chili Powder

• 2 tbsp Paprika

• 2 tbsp ground Cumin

• 1 tbsp Oregano Leaves, regular works fine but Mexican oregano is even better

• 1 tsp Onion Powder

• 1 tsp Garlic Powder

• 1/4 tsp Cayenne

• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Greek Seasoning

• 2 tsp Basil Leaves

• 1 tsp dried Dill

• 1 tsp Garlic Powder

• 1 tsp Onion Powder

• 2 tsp Oregano Leaves

• 1 tsp Parsley Leaves

• 1/2 tsp Rosemary

• 1/2 tsp Thyme Leaves

• 1 tsp Black Pepper

• 1/2 tsp ground Cinnamon

Cajun Seasoning

• 2 1/2 tbsp Paprika

• 1 tbsp Onion Powder

• 2 tbsp Garlic Powder

• 1 tbsp ground Cayenne

• 1 tbsp Black Pepper

• 1 tbsp Oregano Leaves

• 1 tbsp Thyme Leaves

Chili Seasoning

• 2 1/2 tbsp Paprika

• 1 tbsp Onion Powder

• 2 tbsp Garlic Powder

• 1 tbsp ground Cayenne

• 1 tsp Black Pepper

• 1 tbsp Oregano Leaves

• 1 tbsp Thyme Leaves

Old Bay Seasoning

• 1 tbsp Paprika

• 1 tsp Onion Powder

• 1 tsp Garlic Powder

• 1 tsp ground Cayenne

• 1 tbsp Celery Seeds, ground in spice grinder or mortar and pestle

• 1 tsp Black Pepper

• 1/4 tsp Mustard Seed, ground in spice grinder or mortar and pestle

• 1/8 tsp ground Ginger

• 1/8 tsp ground Allspice

• 1/8 tsp ground Nutmeg

Italian Seasoning

• 4 tsp Basil Leaves

• 1/2 tsp tbsp Onion Powder

• 1 tbsp Garlic Powder

• 2 tbsp Rosemary, ground in spice grinder or mortar and pestle

• 1 tsp ground Sage

• 1 tsp ground Marjoram

• 2 1/2 tbsp Oregano Leaves

• 2 tbsp Thyme Leaves

Pumpkin Spice Seasoning

• 3 tablespoons ground Cinnamon

• 2 teaspoons ground Ginger

• 2 teaspoons Nutmeg

• 1 1/2 teaspoon ground Allspice

• 1 1/2 teaspoon ground Cloves

Chai Spice Seasoning

• 2 teaspoons ground Cardamom - or substitute with 1/2 tsp nutmeg and 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 2 teaspoons ground Allspice

• 2 teaspoons ground Nutmeg

• 4 teaspoons ground Cinnamon

• 2 teaspoons ground Cloves

• 6 teaspoons ground Ginger

Ranch Seasoning

• ¼ cup Dried Parsley

• 1 teaspoon dried Dill

• 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder

• 2 teaspoons minced Onion

• 1 tablespoon dried Chives

• 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder

• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Chicken Style Seasoning

1 cup Nutritional Yeast Flakes (I buy mine at Trader Joes), it’s also available in the bulk section of many grocery stores

2 tablespoons Onion Powder

1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

1 tablespoon salt free Mrs. Dash or similar type of seasoning

2 tablespoons dried Parsley

1 1/2 teaspoons Celery Salt - optional

1/2 teaspoon Paprika

1/2 teaspoon Savory or Thyme

1/2 teaspoon Sage

1/4 teaspoon Turmeric

Instructions

1. All ingredients used in each seasoning blend is from dried form.

2. For each blend, measure ingredients into a small bowl and whisk together until well combined.

3. Transfer the mixture to a small jar or container, I like to use a funnel to make this step easier.

4. Store as you would any dried herbs and spices.