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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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 zest to any meal,” shares Lorna Wall in Ottawa, Canada. Or put in decorative shakers and use as thoughtful holiday stocking stuffers!

French Herb Seasoning

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


No-Salt Salt

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


Chinese Five Spice

2 reviews

I regularly mix up my own spice blends, such as this Chinese five spice recipe. I make Indian and Mexican...


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...

Italian Seasoning

3 reviews

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


Seasoning Blend

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


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 Sauce with Mustard

Say no to ho-hum barbecue. Add some zing to chicken or pork with our sauce. —Charlie and Ruthie Knote, Cape...


Homemade Pickling Spice

4 reviews

I can every year, and I love to use this homemade pickling spice for my pickles. Everyone says they are...


Rice Seasoning Mix

1 review

"With rice and this mix on hand, you can whip up a tasty side dish whenever you need one," says...


All-Around Seasoning Mix

2 reviews

I always keep this all-purpose seasoning mixture on hand. It’s good on anything, especially grilled pork, chicken and vegetables. We've...


Paprika Dry Rub

4 reviews

A friend gave me the recipe for this delicious dry rub. I love the tongue-tingling punch it gives poultry. —Jackie...

Homemade Vanilla Extract

7 reviews

Homemade vanilla is fun to give in decorative bottles with attractive labels. Share it with special friends who like to...


Rosemary-Lemon Sea Salt

Making flavored sea salt is so easy. Mix in grated lemon peel and minced rosemary for a delicious way to...


Spicy Chili Seasoning Mix

13 reviews

"Having the seasonings mixed up in advance makes stirring up a batch of chili a breeze," suggests Mary Henderson of...


All-Purpose Marinade

4 reviews

This is the perfect marinade for any cut of beef or wild game. It is so flavorful and makes it...


No-Salt Seasoning

1 review

"When you first start on a low-salt diet, everything tastes bland until your taste buds have time to adjust. This...


Southwestern Seasoning Mix

I like to experiment with spice and this is one of my creations. There are so many different way to...


Savory Steak Rub

Marjoram stars in this recipe. I use the rub on a variety of beef cuts—it locks in the natural juices...


Fried Chicken Coating Mix

7 reviews

Meet the Cook: My family - husband and our two sons, 11 and 8 - tell me they'd like me...


Fresh Herb Rub

This rub is a combination of many different recipe. Not only you can use as a rub for meat but...

White Sauce Mix

"I keep this mix handy in my fridge so when I'm in a hurry, there is less measuring and fewer...


Herb Mix for Rice

4 reviews

This flavorful herb mix for rice is a great recipe to mix ahead as a side with baked chicken or...


Seasoning Salt

3 reviews

I've been making this seasoning salt for many years. Try sprinkling it on pork chops, seafood, chicken and steak. —Bonnie...


Tex-Mex Seasoning Mix

2 reviews

This spice mix goes together quickly and makes a great little gift to include with holiday greetings for neighbors and...


Dixie Herb Rub

1 review

My husband loves it when I season chicken with this flavorful blend, but it's also good with beef and pork....


Zesty Salt Substitute

3 reviews

Folks on a low-sodium diet will fall for this salt substitute. I usually double the recipe because it beautifully seasons...