
Use wherever you would use those packets of onion soup. If you’re going to use it to make soup, add 1 tablespoon sea salt to the mix. If you like to add Lipton Onion Soup mix to your meatloaf, burgers, dips, or pot roasts, try this homemade version for even better flavor.Ĭombine 1/2 cup dried onion flakes, 2 tablespoons onion powder, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon celery salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper in a jar and shake. Shake until well combined and use on everything under the sun. This one is easy to make and is perfect on burgers, pasta, or anything that needs a little zing.Ĭombine 2 tablespoons onion powder, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 2 tablespoons ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon paprika, and 1 tablespoon sea salt in a jar. Most seasoned salts have anti-caking agents and other preservatives. To make, put 4 tablespoons paprika, 2 tablespoons sea salt, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon oregano, and 1 teaspoon thyme in a jar and shake.

Looking for something to spice up some chicken, fish, or steak? This easy homemade Cajun spice mix will do it. Store in an airtight container until it doesn’t have a strong fragrance. If your spices are all finely ground, shake in a jar otherwise, combine in a food processor until ground. Optional additions include: cloves, fenugreek, or ground bay leaves. This is a great place to start to make your own.Ĭombine 1/4 cup paprika, 2 tablespoons cumin, 1 teaspoon ground fennel, 1 tablespoon mustard powder, 1 teaspoon ground red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons turmeric. Curry PowderĬurry powder is not a particular flavor, but a blend of different spices. Use on chicken, fish, vegetables or anywhere you would use lemon pepper seasoning. When it’s dried and cooled, combine with about 3 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper and 2 tablespoons sea salt. Preheat oven to 200 degrees and let the lemon zest dry out, about an hour. This one requires a bit more work than most, but is much brighter tasting than anything you’ll get in a jar. Sprinkle over cooked pizza, frozen vegetables, or add to pizza sauce to add flavor and interest to foods that might otherwise be boring. To make, combine 1/4 cup dried basil, 1/4 cup dried oregano, 2 tablespoons dried marjoram, and 2 tablespoons dried thyme in a jar. This is a great all purpose seasoning for any Italian dish. Add buttermilk to make a delicious dressing. Shake and combine with mayo and sour cream for a delicious Ranch dip. This is much better than those packets, and easy to make too!Ĭombine 2 tablespoons dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a jar. Stored in an airtight spice jar, it should last several months. Use this on taco meat, burritos, to make salad dressing, salsa, or anywhere else you might use those packets of taco seasoning.

To make an easy taco seasoning, combine 2 tablespoons chili powder, 2 tablespoons cumin, 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder, 1/2 tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 2 tablespoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper in a jar and shake. Consider growing your own herbs and drying them for even more flavor! The following are popular spice blends you may want to try making on your own.

Not only that, you can customize them to your liking. Luckily, it’s easy to make your own spice mixes that you can use just as you would store bought versions.

When you buy those packets of seasonings for things like tacos and fajitas, you’re not only paying a premium, but you’re getting additives and preservatives that you may not want. Dried herbs and spices are expensive, and jars of premade seasonings are even more expensive.
