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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Easy Greek Seasoning

This homemade spice blend is a great one to have on hand. It adds a lot of flavor in a single shake! I like that it has less sodium than most store-bought varieties. —Francine Lizotte, Langley, British Columbia

The Best Pork Chop Seasoning

While there are many different ways to season pork chops, this recipe is one of the best options if you


How to Make the Best Pork Chop Seasoning

The perfect pork chop seasoning does exist! When using this beautiful blend, you'll be sure to get the perfect kick...


The Kosterina Olive Oil Subscription Brings a Drizzle of Greece to Your Kitchen

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Our Favorite Holiday Spices from The Spice House

We talked to the experts at The Spice House about which holiday spices and herbs are best to use this...

What Is Curry Powder?

You won't find any spice labeled "curry" in a South Asian kitchen. So what is curry powder? And where did...


How to Make Poultry Seasoning

Next time a recipe calls for poultry seasoning, make it from scratch! You can prepare a whole batch with six...

What Is Jerk Seasoning? How to Make the Authentic Recipe at Home

What is jerk seasoning? It's a classic Jamaican spice blend that you can use to make chicken, pork—or your very...


14 Flavorful Recipes Using Garam Masala

Try one of these recipes that use garam masala for dinner tonight! Just a pinch of this aromatic spice will...


Homemade Turkey Seasoning

Use this simple rub over your turkey to create the delicious flavors your family craves during the holidays. While the...


Sriracha Salt

1 review

Add a hint of subtle spice when you sprinkle this kicked-up salt on foods like eggs, grilled chicken, roasted veggies...

Basil Salt

1 review

This basil-infused salt adds a touch of herbal brightness to everything from corn on the cob to sliced tomatoes to...


Lime Salt

Kick up any dish with a sprinkle of this zippy lime salt. It brightens steak tacos, grilled pineapple, sweet potato...


What Is Chinese Five Spice and How Can I Cook With It?

Ever wondered about the complex blend known as Chinese five spice? It's something you should add to your spice rack—here's...


Homemade Steak Seasoning

2 reviews

Here’s the perfect seasoning for your favorite cut. —Sarah Farmer, Culinary Director, Taste of Home


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...

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...


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...


French Herb Seasoning

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


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...


Seasoned Bread Crumbs

3 reviews

Our Test Kitchen came up with this good-for-you alternative to high-sodium packaged bread crumbs, using garlic powder and a handful...


Fish Seasoning

2 reviews

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


Savory Popcorn Seasoning

2 reviews

I love this popcorn seasoning recipe. Cayenne pepper adds a bit of heat to a late-night treat. —Janice Campbell, Elmendorf...


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...


Cajun Spice Mix

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

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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...


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...


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...


Seasoning Blend

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


Italian Seasoning

3 reviews

Who needs added salt when you can give breads, pasta, spaghetti sauce and other dishes an Italian flair? Use this...


No-Salt Salt

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