05/17/2026
Homemade spice recipes for baking and cooking..
T/Tbsp= Tablespoon
t/ tsp= teaspoon
C= Cup
Adobo Seasoning
1 Tbsp kosher salt, 1 Tbsp spanish paprika, 2 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar put lid on and shake until combined.
Notes: If you can't find or don't have spanish paprika you can use regular paprika. Just add a dash more of garlic powder.
Chicken Seasoning:
1 Tbsp rosemary 1 Tbsp oregano 1 Tbsp ground sage 1 t powdered ginger 1 t marjoram 1½ tsp. thyme 3 Tbsp packed brown sugar 3 Tbsp dry minced parsley 1 tsp pepper 1Tbsp paprika 2 Tbsp garlic salt 2 Tbsp onion salt 2 Tbsp chicken bouillon powder 1 pkg. Lipton cup tomato soup mix (Pulse in mini chopper; store in airtight containe. (To coat chicken add 1 oz. mix to 1 C flour)
Chili Powder:
3 Tbsp paprika 1 Tbsp ground cumin 2 Tbsp dried oregano 1 tsp red or cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Chinese Five-Spice Powder:
1 tsp ground Szechwan pepper 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1 1/4 tsp ground fennel seeds 1 tsp ground star anise. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Cinnamon Sugar:
1 C granulated sugar 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Creole Meat Seasoning:
1/2 C salt 1/4 C finely minced garlic 1/4 C freshly ground black pepper 1/4 C cayenne pepper 2 tsp cumin seed. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Creole Seasoning:
4 tsp salt 4 tsp paprika 1 Tbsp garlic powder 1 Tbsp black pepper 2½ tsp onion powder 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Fajita Seasoning:
1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Taco Seasoning:
1 Tbsp cornstarch 2 Tbsp chili powder 1 Tbsp kosher salt 1/4 cup sweet paprika 1 tsp granulated sugar 1 Tbsp onion powder 1 Tbsp garlic powder 1 Tbsp cumin 1 tsp coriander 1 Tbsp dried oregano 1 tsp ground black pepper. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Garam Masala:
1 tsp cumin 1 Tbsp coriander seeds 1 tsp sesame seeds 1 tsp black peppercorns 1 tsp cloves 1 tsp mace 1 tsp cinnamon 3 cardamom pods(Toast in a medium-low skillet for two minutes; then grind and add to a sm mason jar and close the lid.
Garlic Pepper:
8 tsp garlic powder 4 1/2 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp ground parsley flakes.
Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Greek Seasoning:
1/4 C dried oregano leaves
2 Tbsp fennel seeds
2 Tbsp crushed dried lemon grass 3/4 tsp black pepper. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Herb Mix:
1 Tbsp onion powder
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp dried parsley flakes
1 tsp dried basil leaves
1 tsp dried thyme leaves 1 tsp dried marjoram leaves 1 tsp black pepper. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Herbs de Provence:
1 Tbsp dried basil leaves 1 Tbsp dried marjoram leaves;1 Tbsp dried summer savory leaves 1 Tbsp dried thyme leaves 2 tsp orange zest 1 powdered bay leaf 1 tsp fennel seeds. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Indian Spice Blend:
8 tsp cumin 4 tsp ground ginger 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp cayenne 4 tsp turmeric 2 tsp black pepper. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Italian Herb Seasoning:
1/4 c oregano 2 Tbsp marjoram 2 Tbsp thyme 1/4 c basil 2 Tbsp rosemary 2 Tbsp garlic powder 1/4 C parsley. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Kitchen Spice Mix:
2 Tbsp salt 1 tsp ground dried lemon peel 1 Tbsp dry English-style mustard 2 tsp ground allspice 2 tsp ground ginger 2 tsp ground nutmeg 2 tsp black pepper 2 tsp cayenne pepper. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
(For roasted meats and cutlets)
Lowry’s Seasoned Salt:
2 Tbsp pepper 1 Tbsp chicken bouillon powder 1 tsp onion salt 1 tsp onion powder 1 Tbsp garlic salt 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp dry marjoram leaves 1 Tbsp minced parsley 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp curry powder 1 Tbsp chili powder 1/3 C salt. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Middle Eastern Spice Mix:
1 tsp cumin 1 tsp cardamom 1/2 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp coriander 1/2 tsp cloves 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp red pepper flakes crushed 1/2 tsp ginger 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp salt 1 Tbsp paprika 1 tsp cinnamon. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Mrs. Dash Seasoning Blend:
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1 Tbsp garlic powder 1 tsp basil 1 tsp marjoram 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp parsley 1 tsp savory 1 tsp mace 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp sage 1 tsp black pepper. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Mulling Spice:
1 C brown sugar 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cloves 1 tsp dried ground orange peel 1 tsp ground allspice 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
No-Salt Seasoned Salt:
1 Tbsp garlic powder 2 1/2 tsp thyme leaves 2 1/2 tsp onion powder 2 1/2 tsp paprika 2 1/4 tsp celery seed 2 1/2 tsp ground white pepper 1 Tbsp dry mustard 2 1/4 tsp dried finely chopped lemon peel 1 Tbsp ground black pepper. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Old Bay Seasoning Mix:
1 Tbsp ground bay leaves 2 1/2 tsp celery salt 1 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg ½ tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp red pepper 1/4 tsp ground mace 1/4 tsp ground cardamom. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Onion-Paprika Blend:
2 tsp paprika 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper(optional) 1/4 tsp white pepper (optional). Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Onion Soup Mix (Lipton’s):
3/4 C instant minced onion 1/2 C beef bouillon powder 4 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp crushed celery seeds 1/4 tsp sugar. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Oriental Spice for Stir Fry(keep refrigerated):
1 tsp freshly grated lemon peel 1/4 tsp fennel seed crushed 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp anise seed crushed 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground ginger.
Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Parmesan Mix:
1 lb. parmesan or Romano cheese, grated 1/4 C oregano 1/4 C basil 1/4 C dried parsley flakes. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Pasta Blend:
5 Tbsp dried basil 3 Tbsp dried oregano 2 Tbsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried garlic. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Pickling Mix:
1/4 C mustard seeds 1/4 C dill seed 1/4 C coriander seeds 2 Tbsp crushed chili peppers 2 Tbsp crushed bay leaves 1 Tbsp celery seeds 1 Tbsp white peppercorns. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Poultry Seasoning:
2 Tbsp marjoram 2 Tbsp savory 2 tsp parsley 1 Tbsp sage 1 1/2 tsp ground thyme. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix:
2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg.
Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix (Dairy-Free + Paleo)
Skip the store bought packets of ranch dressing mix and whip up big batch of this dairy-free and paleo Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix with spices you already have on hand. Store it in a mason jar and use it for dressing, dips or seasoning on chicken or veggies!
Servings 1 cup
Ingredients
6 Tablespoons dried parsley flakes
2 Tablespoons dried dill w**d
2 Tablespoons garlic powder
1 Tablespoon onion powder
1 Tablespoon dried minced onion
1 Tablespoon freeze dried chives
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Add all the ingredients together in a medium bowl.
Use you a spoon to mix the spices together until mix well.
Store in a sealed mason jar until ready to use.
Seafood Herbs:
5 tsp dried basil 5 tsp crushed fennel seeds 4 tsp dried parsley 1 tsp dried lemon peel. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Seasoned Salt:
3/4 C salt 1/4 C garlic salt 1 tsp ground pepper 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves 1 tsp paprika 1/8 tsp celery seed 1/4 tsp group white pepper 1/4 tsp dry mustard. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Shake N’ Bake Mix:
1 C all-purpose flour 2 C fine dry breadcrumbs 2 tsp cornstarch 2 tsp paprika 2 tsp onion powder 2 tsp salt 2 tsp sugar 3 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning 2 Tbsp crumbled dried parsley. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Stuffing Blend:
6 Tbsp dried rubbed sage 3 Tbsp dried sweet marjoram 2 Tbsp dried parsley 4 tsp dried celery flakes. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Vegetable Blend:
1 Tbsp marjoram 1 Tbsp basil 1 Tbsp chervil 1 Tbsp tarragon 1 Tbsp celery seed. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
(Goes well with vegetables and on salads)
Vegetable Seasoning Blend:
1/4 C onion powder 1/4' C dried parsley flakes 2 Tbsp salt-free lemon pepper 2 Tbsp garlic powder 2 Tbsp celery seeds 2 tsp sage 2 tsp marjoram 2 tsp thyme 2 tsp basil 2 tsp oregano 2 tsp pepper 2 tsp dill w**d.
Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
(For use with vegetables; or make broth by mixing 1 rounded teaspoon with each cup of warm water)
Salt Free Seasoning Mix:
3 Tbsp garlic granules 1 Tbsp onion powder 1 Tbsp dried basil crushed 1 Tbsp ground black pepper 1 Tbsp dried thyme crushed 1 Tbsp dried sage crushed 1 Tbsp mace. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Seafood Seasoning:
4 tsp dried parsley crushed
1 1/2 Tbsp dried chives, dill or tarragon, crushed 2 tsp dried lemon peel 1 1/2 tsp dried mustard 1/2 tsp garlic granules.
Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
(Use about 2 tsp per pound of fish, and poach in about 1/4 c water or salt free broth. For variety, sprinkle the fish with paprika or toasted nuts.
Oriental Seasoning:
2 Tbsp onion powder 2 Tbsp ground ginger 2 Tbsp garlic granules 2 Tbsp ground black pepper. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Use 1/4 to 1/2 t per pound of meat, fish or poultry.
Caesar Salad Dressing Mix:
1 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel 1 tsp oregano 1/8 tsp instant minced garlic 2 tsp grated parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp pepper. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; stir until well blended. Put mixture in a foil packet or 1-pint glass jar. Label as Caesar Salad Dressing Mix. Store in a cool dry place and use within 3 to 4 months.
Instructions for Label for Caesar Salad Dressing: Combine mix, 1/2 C vegetable oil, and 1/4 C lemon juice in a glass jar. Shake until well blended. Chill before serving. Makes about 3/4 cup of Salad Dressing.
Apple Pie Spice:
1/4 C cinnamon 2 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp allspice 1 tsp ground ginger.
Mix and store in air-tight container or mason jar
Baking Powder:
1/2 tsp cream of tartar 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp cornstarch
Mix well and store in air tight container or mason jar. Recipe can be doubled or tripled
Beau Monde Seasoning:
1 Tbsp ground cloves 1 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1 Tbsp salt 1 Tbsp ground bay leaf 1 Tbsp ground allspice 2 Tbsp ground black pepper 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp ground mace 1 tsp celery seed 2 Tbsp ground white pepper. Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
Blackening Spice Mix:
1 tsp ground basil 1 tsp ground thyme 1 tsp garlic 1 tsp white pepper 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp salt or sea salt 1 tsp onion powder 2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp paprika.Add ingredients to a sm mason jar and close lid and shake until combined.
(Recipe can also be doubled or quadrupled; refrigeration recommended but not required)
Chai Masala (dried)1 black cardamom podseeds from 25 green cardamom pods
4 cloves ½ tsp fennel seeds)
¼ tsp blackpeppercorns 1/4 tsp carom seeds 1 tsp dried ginger (optional) 1 tsp ground cinnamon (Grind until fine; store in glass container in cool, dark place for 6 months; makes 3 Tbsp)
Homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning
2 Tbsp poppy seeds,
1 Tbsp white sesame seeds,
1 Tbsp black sesame seeds,
1 1/2 Tbsp dried minced garlic, 1 1/2 Tbsp dried onion flakes,
1 1/2 tsp flaked sea salt
In a mixing bowl, combine, combine the poppy seeds, white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, dried minced garlic, dried onion flakes, and flaked sea salt. Mix this together until well combined. Sprinkle liberally over the top of your bagel, eggs, greek yogurt, avocado, etc. Store in an air-tight container in your pantry.
Parmesan Pizza Seasoning
½ C grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground sea salt
Mix all ingredients together in a spice shaker.
Sprinkle on hot pizza before serving.
Store extra seasoning mix in the refrigerator.
This Homemade Garlic Bread Seasoning is so easy that you’ll always keep a jar in your fridge for homemade garlic bread, breadsticks, or pizza sauce!
1/2 cup powdered Parmesan cheese
2 tsp Kosher salt
2 Tbsp garlic powder
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp basil
2 tsp marjoram
2 tsp parsley
Combine ingredients in a jar (preferably one with a sprinkle top) and shake. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until the expiration date on the cheese.
Sprinkle on top of breadsticks
Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons seasoning with 1/2 cup of softened real butter and spread on a loaf of French bread (cut in 1/2 lengthwise). Wrap in foil and bake at 375 until butter is melted. If you want, you could also pop it open-faced under the broiler for a few minutes so it gets brownish and crispy.
Use it in your pizza sauce
Quick and easy homemade gingerbread spice mix.
The perfect addition to your holiday baking and beverages. Where as gingerbread spice has a balance of cinnamon, allspice, and ginger. It really does add a different and unique flavour.
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp allspice ground
2 Tbsp cinnamon ground
2 Tbsp ginger ground
1 Tbsp cloves ground
1 Tbsp nutmeg ground
pinch black pepper ground
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
Store in an air-tight mason jar.
SUGARFREE CARNE ASADA SPICE MIX
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp smoked paprika
1 Tbsp dark chili powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 Tbsp Swerve
Directions:
Mix all ingredients and store in mason jar with lid. This makes about 1/4 cup of seasoning.
Burger Seasoning Blend
Ingredients:
1/4 cup salt
2 Tbsp paprika
2 Tbsp garlic powder
1/2 Tbsp cumin
1/2 Tbsp ground black pepper
1/2 Tbsp dried basil
1/2 Tbsp dried parsley
1 tsp chili powder
1 Tbsp onion powder
1 tsp dry mustard
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until combined.
Store in an mason jar with lid and this recipe can be doubled. See less
