Spice Blends

Pumpkin Pie Spice

Use in pies, cookies, beverages and more.

Combine:

  • 4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. Yield: about 2-1/2 Tbsp.

Taco Seasoning

It’s the hero of Taco Tuesdays everywhere.
Combine:
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 3 Tbsp. dried minced onion
  • 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
  • 2-1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1-1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander
To use, add 1/4 cup mix and 3/4 cup water to 1 lb. cooked, drained ground meat. Boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Yield: about 1 cup

Salt-Free Herb Blend

A sprinkle of this Mrs. Dash copycat really perks up poultry, meat and vegetables.

Combine:

  • 4 tsp. sesame seeds
  • 2 tsp.
  • 2 tsp. celery seed
  • 2 tsp. dried marjoram
  • 2 tsp. poppy seeds
  • 2 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
  • 1-1/2 tsp. dried parsley flakes
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp.
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika

Store in an airtight container up to 6 months. Yield: 1/3 cup

Creole Seasoning

Add a little heat to classic Southern recipes like chicken, seafood, beef and veggies.

Combine:

  • 2 Tbsp. plus 1-1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 2 Tbsp. garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp.
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp. dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp. dried thyme
  • 1 Tbsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. black pepper

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 1/2 cup

Cajun Seasoning

Try this on Bayou staples like pork, chicken, seafood, steaks or vegetables. Try it on these Cajun recipes to make with the Holy Trinity.

Combine:

  • 1 carton (26 ounces) salt
  • 2 oz. cayenne pepper
  • 1/3 cup pepper
  • 1/3 cup chili powder
  • 3 Tbsp. garlic powder

Store in airtight containers. Yield: about 3-1/2 cups

Chinese Five Spice

Used to add deep warmth to Asian-inspired dishes.

Combine:

  • 2 Tbsp. aniseed
  • 2 Tbsp. fennel seed
  • 2 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp. whole cloves
  • 2 Tbsp. whole peppercorns

Grind with a spice grinder or a mortar and pestle until mixture becomes a fine powder. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Yield: about 1/2 cup

Seasoned Salt

Delish on turkey sandwiches, meatballs, roasted potatoes, fish—you name it!

Combine:

  • 1/3 cup salt
  • 1-1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1-1/2 tsp. celery seed
  • 1-1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp. ground mustard

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: about 1/2 cup

Italian Seasoning

The go-to spice for pasta sauce, burgers, soups, salad dressings and much more. A pantry staple for sure.

Combine:

  • 6 Tbsp. dried basil
  • 2 Tbsp. dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp. dried marjoram
  • 1 Tbsp. dried thyme

Yield: 10 Tbsp.

Greek Seasoning

Make your meals taste like they’re straight from the Mediterranean.

Combine:

  • 1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. each dried mint and thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. dried minced onion
  • 1/2 tsp. basil
  • 1/2 tsp. marjoram
  • 1/4 tsp. dried minced garlic

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 2 Tbsp.

Curry Powder

Always be prepared for Indian or Thai Night.

Combine:

  • Seeds from 3 cardamom pods, ground
  • 2 tsp. ground coriander
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. fennel seed

Grind until mixture becomes a powder. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 year. Yield: 2 Tbsp.

Tex-Mex Seasoning

Keep this handy for all of your favorite Southwestern dishes.

Combine:

  • 2 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
  • 4 tsp. dried minced onion
  • 4 tsp. chili powder
  • 3 tsp. dried minced chives
  • 3 tsp. ground cumin

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: about 6 Tbsp.

Moroccan Spice Blend

Add a big pinch to stews, roasted veggies, chicken and other Moroccan-inspired recipes.

Combine:

  • 2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1-1/4 tsp. ground allspice
  • 1-1/2 tsp.  ground pepper
  • 1-1/2 tsp. mace
  • 1-1/2 tsp. cardamom
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. turmeric
  • 1/8 tsp. saffron threads or 1/2 tsp. additional turmeric

Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 1/4 cup

Garam Masala

Give rich warmth to dishes like classic tikka masala with this magical garam masala blend.

Combine:

  • 4 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1-1/2 tsp. ground coriander
  • 1-1/2 tsp. cardamom
  • 1-1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. dried chili flakes

Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3-1/2 Tbsp.