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19 Easy Homemade Seasonings

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19 Easy Homemade Seasoning Blends 🌿🧂

Save money, skip additives, and boost flavor with these simple DIY mixes

Making your own seasonings at home is quick, affordable, and lets you control exactly what goes into your food. These blends use common pantry spices and can be stored in airtight jars for months.

1. All-Purpose Seasoning

  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika

2. Italian Seasoning

  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

3. Taco Seasoning 🌮

  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp salt

4. Cajun Seasoning

  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp black pepper

5. BBQ Rub

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

6. Ranch Seasoning

  • 2 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 tbsp dried dill
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

7. Lemon Pepper

  • 1 tbsp lemon zest (dried)
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

8. Garlic Herb Blend

  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp thyme

9. Steak Seasoning 🥩

  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp onion powder

10. Chili Seasoning

  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp cayenne

11. Fajita Seasoning

  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt

12. Curry Blend 🍛

  • 1 tbsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • ½ tsp ginger powder
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

13. Greek Seasoning

  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dill
  • ½ tsp salt

14. Pumpkin Spice

  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • ½ tsp cloves

15. Cinnamon Sugar

  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon

16. Everything Bagel Seasoning 🥯

  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1 tbsp dried garlic flakes
  • 1 tbsp dried onion flakes
  • 1 tsp salt

17. Herb de Provence

  • 1 tbsp thyme
  • 1 tbsp rosemary
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tsp lavender (optional)

18. Spicy Seasoning Mix 🌶

  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt

19. Simple Chicken Seasoning 🍗

  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

How to Store Your Seasonings

  • Keep in airtight jars or spice containers
  • Store in a cool, dry place
  • Use within 6 months for best flavor

Final Thoughts

Homemade seasoning blends are an easy way to upgrade your cooking while avoiding unnecessary additives. With just a few spices, you can create flavors for every dish—from tacos to pasta to grilled meats.

Once you start making your own blends, you’ll always have fresh, flavorful seasoning ready to go in your kitchen. 🌿✨

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