Seasoning Recipes

Skip the jarred stuffed at the grocery store. You can make seasoning recipes at home! We have ideas for taco, fajita, Cajun, chili and Italian seasonings—plus more tips and tricks.

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All Seasons Marinade

14 reviews

"This mixture is so versatile, it can be used to marinate just about anything," assures Joan Hallford of North Richland Hills, Texas. "I like to mix up a batch in a jiffy and keep it in the fridge for beef, pork, chicken or shrimp."

Jambalaya Mix

1 review

Keep Sybil Brown's zippy jambalaya mix on hand, and a full-flavored meal is never far away. The Highland, California, cook...


No-Salt Salt

"I find filling a salt shaker with this mixture of spices reduces the automatic reach for salt," notes Joy Back...


Taco Seasoning

10 reviews

Our Test Kitchen developed this spicy, salt-free alternative to packaged taco seasoning. Stir it into dips or ground beef, sprinkle...


Cajun Spice Mix

You can give fish, beef, pork or poultry a zesty boast with this spicy seasoning. I like to sprinkle the...

Oatmeal Spice Mix

2 reviews

"My daughters love packaged oatmeal flavored with maple and brown sugar," explains Marcy Waldrop from Pasadena, Texas. "But because the...


Italian Meatball Seasoning

2 reviews

Kathy Nieratko serves these meatballs with spaghetti sauce over pasta or in Italian rolls. "I also use the seasoning mix...


Greek Seasoning

2 reviews

Can't find Greek seasoning at the grocery store? Our Test Kitchen home economists came up with their own rendition of...


Salt-Free Seasoning Mix

1 review

"We're on a low-salt diet, and this seasoning blend perks up everything," writes Burva Cadwell of Cheyenne, Wyoming. "We especially...


Italian Seasoning

4 reviews

With this Italian seasoning recipe, you'll have all the essential flavors of Italian cooking in your hands.


Seasoning Blend

"This low-sodium blend can spice up just about anything," writes Lesley Tragesser of Charleston, Missouri. Try sprinkling the mild mix...


Herbal Salt Substitute

1 review

“For those of us who have been told to cut back on salt, this all-around handy blend can give herbal...


French Herb Seasoning

This versatile seasoning will wake up the flavor in both meat and vegetables, guarantees Joan Hallford. "This zesty mix is...

Popcorn Seasoning

2 reviews

Spicy, garlicky and loaded with flavor from several dried herbs, you'll hardly notice that this savory popcorn seasoning blend is...


Fish Seasoning

2 reviews

This mild blend from Kayleen Nichols of Sterling, Virginia gives fish a lift but also adds interest to other meats...


Seasoned Bread Crumbs

3 reviews

Our Test Kitchen came up with this alternative to high-sodium packaged bread crumbs. The seasoned bread crumbs, with garlic powder...


Creole Seasoning

This spicy seasoning adds warmth-in more ways than one!-to the holidays and all year-round. The versatile mix is as good...


Barbecue Seasoning

3 reviews

I use this BBQ seasoning on country-style ribs, pork chops and chicken. You'll likely have all of the seasonings on...


Italian Herb Mix

1 review

This mix is not only good in spaghetti sauce, but is great in meatloaf, salad dressings, eggplant dishes, sauteed chicken...


Almond Paste

7 reviews

Skip the store-bought almond paste. This almond paste recipe is simple and has a lovely almond flavor and texture.


Garlic-Pepper Rub

3 reviews

This rub adds a tasty mix of garlic, pepper and lemon to any burger. Spice up your grilled or broiled...


Seasoned Salt

1 review

Our family is self-reliant and likes to make things from scratch—including spices and seasonings. The kids jostle for a turn...

Cornflake Coating for Chicken

3 reviews

I always keep a bag of this mix on hand for an easy quick-fix supper. It makes the chicken crispy...


Chili Seasoning

3 reviews

This homemade chili seasoning recipe will be your go-to when you are bringing chili to the party. So skip the...


Southwestern Dip Mix

4 reviews

Keep a container of this mix on hand to make dip at a moment's notice. The dip is spiced just...


Salt-Free Seafood Seasoning

Why buy seafood seasoning when you can easily assemble this tasty blend? Use it in all your favorite seafood recipes...from...


Curry Powder

3 reviews

Making your own homemade curry powder is easier, and tastier, than you think! I think it's much better than any...


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Homemade Taco Seasoning

28 reviews

Homemade taco seasoning packs the best flavors of Mexico into one bottle. And because you make it, you get to...