Having a few homemade and ready-to-use seasoning blends in your pantry is a must! They come in handy for a quick mix and can add a whole lot of flavor to your dish. You might be wondering why make these seasoning blends like fajita seasoning, ranch seasoning, Italian herb seasoning etc., at home, rather than buy it at the store?
Well, homemade seasoning blends will any day be better than a store-bought one and there’s nothing like it. Try these seasoning blend recipes at home and you can thank me later! Here are some of my all-time musts, which I have in my pantry.
6 Seasoning Blends to try at home:
1. Italian Herb Seasoning – Add flavor to your dishes with Italian herb seasoning to use in your pasta sauce, marinades, or roasted veggies!
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp dried parsley
- 2-3 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp dried rosemary
- 2 tbsp dried marjoram or oregano
(Or dried sage, if you do have either)
To make the seasoning mix:
Into a mixing bowl, add in all the ingredients and give it a mix. Then, is ready to use. Store in a cool dry place, in an airtight container.
2. Fajita Seasoning – A homemade blend to spice up any meat.
Ingredients:
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp fine sugar
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
To make the seasoning mix:
Into a mixing bowl, add in all the ingredients and give it a mix. Then, is ready to use. Store in a cool dry place, in an airtight container. Use 1 tablespoons ( or more depending on your taste) of homemade fajita seasoning to season 1 pound of meat like chicken, beef, shrimp, or pork.
3. Ranch Seasoning – Use this homemade seasoning in dips and dressings.
Ingredients:
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper powder
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 2 tsp dried dill
- ½ tsp sea salt
To make the seasoning mix:
Into a mixing bowl, add in all the ingredients and give it a mix. Then, is ready to use. Store in a cool dry place, in an airtight container. To make a ranch dressing combine – Use 1 tablespoons or more of homemade ranch seasoning with 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
4. Cajun Seasoning – your go-to-seasoning to flavor meats, seafood, soups, stews and more.
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp paprika powder
(Or smoked paprika powder) - 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp cayenne pepper powder
- 2 tsp black pepper powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp salt
To make the seasoning mix:
Into a mixing bowl, add in all the ingredients and give it a mix. Then, is ready to use. Store in a cool dry place, in an airtight container.
5. Taco Seasoning – The next time you make tacos, use this homemade taco seasoning. It is so much better than store bought taco seasoning mix!
Ingredients:
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
To make the seasoning mix:
Into a mixing bowl, add in all the ingredients and give it a mix. Then, is ready to use. Store in a cool dry place, in an airtight container. Use this seasoning not just on tacos but also on soups, salads, veggies and more.
6. Pizza Seasoning – Perfect spice and herb mix to make the tastiest pizza.
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup dried oregano
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp dried onion flakes
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp thyme
- 1 tbsp fennel
- 1 tbsp ground black pepper
To make the seasoning mix: Into a mixing bowl, add in all the ingredients and give it a mix. Then, is ready to use. Store in a cool dry place, in an airtight container.
How do I store these homemade seasoning blends for a longer shelf-life? You will need to store these homemade seasoning blends in an airtight container and store it in a cool and dry place.
How long do these homemade seasoning blends last? You can keep these homemade seasoning blends in a cool dry place for up to 6 months (and they will last this long only if stored in an airtight container).
Tip: If you have made a large batch, you can store it in an airtight container and only keep just a little in a smaller container for frequent use.
