Skip the Store - 5 Seasoning Blends Anyone Can Make

Making your own seasoning blends is one of the easiest ways to practice sustainable cooking at home. Instead of buying those plastic or glass spice jars every few months, combine some of the herbs and spices you already own. You can even use fresh ingredients from your garden or a local farmers market. Making your own seasoning blends will reduce waste, save you money, and give you flavorful food to enjoy all year long. Try out these easy recipes for Taco, Italian, Greek, Garlic Rosemary, and Cajun seasoning, or create your own blend with what you have on hand.

Taco Seasoning Recipe

Taco seasoning is one of our favorite seasoning blends to have on hand. It’s great for tacos, fajitas, beans, roasted sweet potatoes, and soups.

• 6 tbsp Chili Powder

• 3 tbsp Cumin

• 3 tsp Garlic Powder

• 1.5 tsp Smoked Paprika

• 3 tsp Oregano

• 3 tsp Salt

Italian Seasoning Recipe

Italian seasoning is a staple seasoning blend in our pantry. It’s often an ingredient in other recipes, like the Cajun Seasoning, and you can incorporate a lot of homegrown herbs if you have a garden. Italian seasoning is a great addition to pasta dishes, pizza, roasted vegetables, chicken, and salad dressing.

• 2 tbsp Basil

• 2 tbsp Oregano

• 2 tbsp Parsley

• 1 tbsp Sage

• 1 tsp Thyme

• 1 tsp Crushed Rosemary

Greek Seasoning Recipe

As a Greek household, this seasoning blend is always nearby and it incorporates several herbs from our garden. Greek seasoning is great for chicken, lamb, roasted potatoes, greek salad, tzatziki, and Mediterranean style chickpeas.

• 1 tbsp Oregano

• 2 tsp Basil

• 1 tsp Parsley

• 1 tsp Dill

• 1 tsp Crushed Rosemary

• 1 tsp Salt

• 1 tsp Pepper

Garlic Rosemary Seasoning Recipe

This Garlic Rosemary Seasoning is one that we gift to family and friends every year. It’s simple to put together and works great on steak, chicken, roasted potatoes, bread, mushrooms, and compound butters.

• 2 tbsp Crushed or Whole Rosemary

• 2 tbsp Garlic Powder

• 2 tbsp Salt

• 1 tbsp Pepper

Cajun Seasoning Recipe

Cajun seasoning is a fantastic option to add a little spice to your cooking. It’s great on blackened chicken, shrimp, or tofu, gumbo, seasoned potatoes, grilled corn, and pasta dishes.

• 3 tbsp Paprika

• 2 tbsp Garlic Powder

• 2 tbsp Italian Seasoning

• 1 tbsp Onion Powder

• 1 tbsp Cayenne Pepper

• 1 tbsp Thyme

• 2 tbsp Salt