Making Homemade Spice Mixes is a great (and delicious) step to take towards having a healthier lifestyle. It’s a simple thing to do, helps you avoid the additives in the store bought packages, and it helps save money too. These 35 Homemade Seasoning Mixes are sure to become faves in your home!
I’ve enjoyed making my own homemade spice mixes for a very long time and thought I would share the fun by pulling together this post of 35 Homemade Seasoning Blends–and how to use them.
First, Why Bother Making Your Own Seasoning Blends?
Save Money with Homemade Spice Blends
When you make your own food, rather than buying packaged, pre-made products, you save money. Plain and simple.
Having someone else make things for you costs more. Plus, since you are buying more things (the raw ingredients and the finished product), you are likely wasting more as food does spoil. Spices don’t really spoil, but they do lose flavor.
Get Control Over Ingredients with Homemade Spice Mixes
My oldest has life-threatening food allergies, so it’s been important for us to have control over what goes into our food. And now that our whole family is gluten-free (due to my thyroid disease and us just trying to be healthier), this has become a “family affair.”
Besides food allergies, however, there are other ingredients in typical store-bought spice blends that you may not want to be consuming.
Things like:
Silicon Dioxide – a free-flowing agent. Some think this could cause blood issues.
Maltodextrin – can lead to gastro intestinal problems
MSG – reportedly can lead to brain cell death
Natural Flavors – these can be just about anything — including the “brain-cell-killing” MSG
Modified Food Starch – typically sourced from wheat (a gluten concern), or corn (a GMO concern)
Hydrolyzed Proteins
Substituting Spices When Making Your Own Spice Blends
Don’t have all the spices to make one of these homemade seasonings? No problem! You can most likely find an appropriate substitute here.
35 Homemade Spice Mixes and How to Use Them
The “Best” Basic Chili Powder
We love this in Chili Mac, on veggies, salads, and more.
Our Family’s Favorite Spice Blend – Chat Masala
We LOVE this on these Moroccan Carrots, but it is literally on our table all the time.
Pumpkin Pie Spice
Great not only for pumpkin pie (of course), but perfect for pumpkin dishes, in coffee or tea, or on hot cereal.
This is great to use in Pumpkin Custard, Pumpkin Pie Coffee Creamer, or any of these Healthy Pumpkin Recipes.
Mild Curry Powder
This is a great mild, kid-friendly curry that tastes amazing in this Pakistani Kima and on so many other dishes.
Herbes de Provence
There are loads of uses in the post including a really special one–Herbes de Provence Popcorn!
Celery Salt
Great on so many kinds of foods and it’s a main ingredient in this delicious and useful Vegetable Broth Mix.
Sage, Rosemary, and Garlic Salt
Would be great on so many things!
Vegetable Broth Mix Recipe | All-Purpose Seasoning
Great in any recipe calling for broth, and in a pinch can be used as a sub for chicken or beef broth as well.
Apple Pie Spice Blend
Perfect for apple pie, of course, but also would be great on oatmeal and other hot cereals, on pancakes, and more!
All Purpose Spice Blend
Great for many uses–sides, mains, and salads.
Gingerbread Spice Mix
Taco Seasoning
Great with tacos served with these Grain-Free Taco Shells and Grain-Free Tortillas. Fabulous on salads and veggies and popcorn too!
Homemade Chai Spice Blend
Sweet Potato Spice Blend
Use on sweet potatoes, of course :).
St. Peter’s Spicy Fish Seasoning
Versatile Sausage Seasoning Blend
Lemon Pepper Seasoning
This is great to use on Lemon Parmesan Popcorn and roasted chicken.
The Best Cinnamon Sugar – Made Healthier
Use for cinnamon toast, on hot cereal, as a pancake topping, etc.
Paprika Chicken Rub
Breakfast Sausage Seasoning
Fajita Seasoning
Use it as a seasoning for your fajitas, tacos and burritos.
Copycat Lawry’s Seasoning Salt
According to the blogger behind this,
“This seasoning is used in the traditional Chex Mix recipe and is also good sprinkled on chicken or other meat, added to vegetables, etc.
It can add an extra dash of flavor to casseroles and even to egg dishes in the morning. One of my favorites is to make ‘smashed’ potatoes in the oven with homemade Lawry’s seasoning salt on top!”
Homemade BBQ Chicken Rub
Homemade Garlic Powder
Use in any recipe that calls for fresh garlic–1/8 tsp = 1 clove garlic.
Or use in seasoning blends and recipes like Chili Powder, Crispy Green Bean Chips, and “DORITO®” Popcorn
Garam Masala
According to the blogger behind this spice,
“Think of garam masala as a finishing spice that is added almost at the end of the cooking. Usage of garam masala is not restricted to curries or biryanis, sprinkle it on your salads, add it to your marinades or use it as dry rubs for meat before grilling.”
Homemade Mustard Dry Rub
Easy Ranch Seasoning
Allspice Alternative
Use in any recipe that calls for allspice.
Spicy Steak Rub with Secret Ingredient
Everything Bagel Seasoning
Of course, great on homemade bagels, but fantastic on avocado toast–and salads, pastas–whatever!
Lemon Pepper Seasoning
This would taste amazing on roasted chicken, roasted veggies, and popcorn (specifically this Lemon-Parm Popcorn).
5-Spice Cajun Seasoning
Blackening Seasoning
Which of these homemade spice blends is YOUR favorite?
Do you make homemade seasonings?
From all indications this formula of herbs and spices, you sprinkle it on the meal you’re eating prior going to bed and it causes your metabolism to kick in and causes weight loss.
I’m seeing it now–looks very “interesting” in that there is a review out there (maybe more?) with some odd typos. I would think it’s not valid really. I bet that you could just make up whatever you like w/ those spices and get benefits….I can’t imagine that there is some special way that they have to be blended. There are a lot of companies that claim that kind of thing….I could be wrong but that is just my take. Hope that helps!
Do you have a seasoning that incorporates herbs and spices which will help your metabolism become excited to where it can cause you to lose weight overnight,
Sorry I don’t have that and not sure it’s even possible. Thanks for reading!
I’ve been told if you make a season compromise of tumeric, cinnamon, cayenne , andamon, ginger, garlic, black pepper,dandelions and cumin this would do the trick. I just don’t know the correct measurements. You sprinkle this on your meal prior to retiring for the night.
Very interesting. Where did you see this? Did they have real examples of people who have lost weight just with this? I would think it a bit unlikely.
There’s an ad on facebook called lean body hacks, trying to sell you their data for 37.00 dollars. Just thought you might have had a product like this. Tks.
Oh wow. Hmmmmm…..you are just supposed to eat it straight?
thank you for a lovely experience in discovering your blog!
I will definitely keep in contact.
Namaste
elizabeth from Kitchener ON
Thank you so much–look forward to seeing you around! If you are on Facebook we have a community here as well: https://www.facebook.com/groups/171490083677560/
Do you have something similar to Paris Bistro seasoning by epicure?
Ooh I hadn’t heard about that but it sounds great. Can you tell what other herbs there are in addition to the parsley?
Do you buy it on their site only?
Do you have a recipe for cake spice?
Not yet but good idea!!
Do you use it only for cakes? I had a blend for awhile and tried to use it up whenever I was making anything w/ cinnamon in it.
Love your site.
Thanks!!
Do you have a recipe for wild meat?
Love your site
Thank you
Mariette
No, I don’t–do you mean a seasoning to put on wild meat? I guess you could use any seasoning you like?
LOVE LOVE these recipes for spice mixes BUT could you put them together in pdf Book style form by any chance? Major looksees to get to and major use of paper to print each individually. Thanks!
Great idea. I will see if I can do that. Thanks for the suggestion!
Oh boy! What a find. So many great spice recipes in one spot. I pinned already but have to share on Facebook,too . I like that you shared some recipes. I saw a couple for popcorn. I haven’t had popcorn in ages and now I’m craving it. Just have to decide which spice recipe to use first.
Hi there! I just uploaded new images to this one – I think you will love it! https://wholenewmom.com/whole-new-budget/perfect-popcorn-recipe-3/
I will love to learn how to make home made spices. Thank u
You’re welcome!!
i was wondering how long do these store for?
Spice storage times depend on the spices involved and of course on how old your original spices are. I use mine for quite awhile and if they aren’t as potent I use extra, but store peppers and such in the fridge as they can spoil more quickly. In general: whole spices will stay fresh for about 4 years, ground spices for about 3 to 4 years and dried leafy herbs for 1 to 3 years.
This is great & you can use your spices up before they get old,by using & making mixes,love it,
Yes, exactly!!!
Hello Adrienne! First and most importantly…….Thank you so much for all of these wonderful homemade spices. You are a truly a blessing to those who want to prepare foods for their families so they can stay and maintain healthiness. You are one that I know I can learn from. Thanks so much!
Before I close, I would like to ask you a couple of questions. #1) Is there a link that allows us to download each spice? I looked for one but understand there may not be a link like that. I just want to make sure before I start copying them one by one. #2) There has been a lot of talk about the olive oil we have been purchasing and how most of them out there are not at all 100% beautiful olive oil but oils that we don’t want to ingest. I am not able to read everything so I may have missed if you wrote about it and whether you did or not, I wanted to ask you if you have had time to investigate….. yes… that would be the proper word for what you do….. lol…. and I love it! Anyway, have you had time to investigate who does sell a truly pure olive oil? Joanne Dudley
Thank you so much for your kind words! What a blessing. I’m not sure I understand your question about a link to download each spice – could you explain please? I didn’t write about olive oil but I have read about it. I know Costco’s is supposed to be fine. Do you have a membership there? I should find some more options :).
My husband is diabetic & we think is sensitive to msg. I have high blood pressure. What a combination! I love to cook & make my own pickles, jams/preserves, salsa, & can my own tomatoes as well as freeze a lot of veggies from the farmers market & our garden. Thanks for the ketsup & seasonings I can do. I look forward to trying them. Please keep up the good work/research/ideas.
Oh my. Sorry you are dealing with those things. You are doing so many good things! MSG isn’t good anyhow, so good to avoid in any case. Thanks for your kind words. Hope to see you around again!
What a great collection of recipes. Thanks for compiling this list. Making a lot of these seasoning blends would not have occurred to me – thanks for the great ideas.
Thanks so much, Suzanne! Hope to see you around again!
Thanks so much for sharing my masala chai and cajun seasoning blends! This is such a helpful list!
You’re so welcome, Louise! They look great!
Great post! Thank you for linking up my Montreal Steak Seasoning and Blackening Seasoning recipes!
Thanks! I don’t do much w/ steak or blackening but I am looking forward to it!
Thanks for linking to my lemon pepper seasoning recipe, Adrienne! There are so many great recipes shared here that I’d love to try in the future like sausage seasoning (they never seem to add enough when I buy it from the butcher) + ranch and blackening seasoning. Such a great resource. Bookmarking for later. 🙂
You are so welcome, Elaina! My son was excited to see it – he loves lemon pepper! Thanks for stopping by – nice to hear from you!
Wow Adrienne! I’ve also been making my own for several years now, but just a couple of different types. This resource is amazing. I can’t wait to start learning how to use several of these in new recipes. Thanks for such an extensive list!
Hi Cherie! Thanks for the kind words! Which do you typically make? I think I’m going to try the Zaatar and see how it goes with some of the things we make (like the dressing).
I just make an all-purpose blend I use on everything (gets a little boring but we love it, lol) and a pumpkin pie spice mix that I add to my smoothies and my Dandy Blend dairy & sugar-free latte and a dairy & sugar-free Ceylon cinnamon mix that I add to golden milk. I also make a taco/chili type blend. Thanks for helping me break out of my comfort zone Adrienne and try some new ones. A little scary but exciting too!
I’d love to know how you make your all-purpose blend. Have you ever tried my coffee substitute? https://wholenewmom.com/health-concerns/coffee-subtitute/
Thank you for these wonderful resources. A lot of work went into not only the compiling of them but in the making/developing of them too. What a blessing for the rest of us. .
Thanks, Rhoda. Well, I made a bunch over the years, but thanks!!!