DIY Seasonings and Mixes

Here is a sampling of seasonings and mixes to get anyone started on their creative  DIY Seasoning journey!

This list is compiled from all over the internet and out of print books.

Cream of "something" soup recipe

1 cup non-fat dried milk

3/4 cup cornstarch

1/4 cup bouillon (if you have cubes you have to smash them up)
  You can use whatever kind you like (ie, beef, veggie)

4 Tablespoons freeze dried minced onions (I used the minced onions from Sam's Club)

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried thyme (I couldn't find the thyme so I used dried parsley instead)

1 teaspoon pepper

(For the equivalent of one can of condensed cream soup, mix 1/3 cup dry mix with 1 1/4 cup water. Cook until thick)

Homemade Cavender's Greek Seasoning

Makes about 1/3 of a cup

2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons basil
2 teaspoons Greek oregano
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon dill
1 teaspoon marjoram
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried rosemary (minced)
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon corn starch
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Cooking Instructions

This is a delicious seasoning for all meats, eggs, fish and this is a secret recipe to a lot of high end chefs. Mix all ingredients and store in an air tight container.

Greek Seasoning Blend Mix 2

2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon groundcinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg


Combine spices and seal in ziploc or vacuum seal bag (or jar). Measure all into a ziploc bag, seal & shake to combine. Pour into a spice jar or bottle. Makes a Lovely Gift.

TACO SEASONING MIX

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix together all ingredients. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
2. When you are ready to use use your Homemade Taco Seasoning, use about 2 tablespoons per 1 pound of meat. Feel free to add more or use less, I just found that to be the sweet spot 
3. Brown your beef and drain off fat. Sprinkle seasoning evenly over meat and add ⅓ cup of water. Simmer until water is adsorbed.

TACO SEASONING MIX- NO CHILI POWDER OR SALT

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup sweet paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin 

Put all ingredients in a tightly sealed jar.

SEASONING SALT

3 Tablespoons salt

1 Tablespoon paprika

1 Tablespoon celery salt

2 Teaspoons garlic powder

1 Teaspoon onion powder

1/2 Teaspoon cayenne powder

1/2 Teaspoon turmeric powder

Mix together and keep in a sealed jar. Makes 1/3 cup.

House Seasoning

1 cup salt

1/2 cup pepper

1/2 cup garlic powder

1/2 cup onion powder

1/2 cup dry parsley

Mix it up in a container and put in a shaker jar and enjoy!

Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning

INGREDIENTS:

5+ large lemons
1/3 cup {scant} of crushed pepper corns {black and/or medley}
1/4 cup kosher salt
DIRECTIONS:

Zest all the lemons and mix with crushed peppercorns.

Spread out on parchment lined baking sheet and bake on lowest setting until the zest is completely dried.

Add the lemon-pepper to a spice grinder and grind until desired texture.

Mix with the kosher salt if desired and store in a airtight container for up to a few months.






Ranch Dressing
3/4 cup Mayonnaise
1/2 Cup Yogurt or Buttermilk
1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 Teaspoon onion powder
1/2 Teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Mix all in a pint jar and shake well. Refrigerate for 2 hours and enjoy!

Nacho Seasoning Mix

1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast

2 Tablespoons dried minced onion

2 Tablespoons garlic powder

2 Tablespoons paprika

1/2 - 1 Teaspoon red pepper flakes

4 Teaspoons salt

1/2 Teaspoon black pepper

1/2 Teaspoon turmeric -optional

 Grind all ingredient in a blender or good processor until a fine powder.  

Great to sprinkled on popcorn.


Copy Cat Zatarain's

Ingredients

For the spice mix (makes 3 batches!)

• 3 cups uncooked long-grain rice
• 3 tablespoons dried onion flake
• 3 tablespoons dried parsley flake
• 4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 tablespoon minced dried chives
• 1 tablespoon dried celery flakes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme

For the jambalaya (makes 1 batch!)

• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 jar spice mix, from above
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into rounds
• 1 pound 22-24 count shrimp, peeled and deveined

Instructions

For the spice mix

1. Combine all ingredients and divide into 3 jars.
2. Seal and add printed instructions if giving as a gift.
3. Store up to 6 months.

For the jambalya

1. Bring the water to boil in a large sauce pan.
2. Add the bell pepper and the spice mix and stir.
3. Return to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 15-25 minutes or until the rice is tender.
4. In another saucepan,combine the tomato sauce and sausage. Stir in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink.
5. Combine both pans and mix well. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of water and stir.