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3 Seasoning Recipes You Can Make Yourself

Spice up your home cooking (and save money) with these three easy recipes

By Christine McAvoy /

Over the last few years I’ve made a few seasonings from my cupboard after dehydrating/drying out herbs from my garden, and it fills me with joy. The other day, I ran out of Italian seasoning, and when I went to write it on a grocery list, I thought to myself, “I have every spice I need to make it.” So that got me thinking about other seasoning mixes that I make at home instead of buying pre-mixed packets at the store, and I realized there are quite a few. So, I present to you: three seasoning recipes you can make at home

Italian Seasoning Recipe

Some of these spices are totally optional, and I’ve labelled as such, as it is easier to add to the base than it is to take a spice out. I didn’t add garlic powder because I like to add fresh garlic when possible, but feel free to add that in, as well. Double or tripe to make a large amount.

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  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • 1 tsp dried marjoram (optional, or add more oregano)
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary (optional)
  • Other options: garlic powder, fennel seed, red pepper flakes 
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Fajita Seasoning Recipe

Instead of the packet in the store (that comes with things you do not need), try this mix.  It can be adjusted for tacos, as well. If you add some corn starch to the mix when using, it thickens up like the pre-mix does.

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  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp salt and pepper
  • Other options: cumin, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper
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Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe

This is one of those seasoning recipes that’s extra versatile. Obviously, this is great for pumpkin pie itself, but you can also sprinkle this on your morning latte, mix it in when you make banana bread or use it in a smoothie. Get creative! If you prefer the taste of one of the spices over the other, you can adjust the seasoning as you’d like.

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  •  ¼ cup ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp ground allspice
  • 1 tbsp ground cloves

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