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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What Is Curry Powder?

You won't find any spice labeled "curry" in a South Asian kitchen. So what is curry powder? And where did it come from?

How to Make Poultry Seasoning

Next time a recipe calls for poultry seasoning, make it from scratch! You can prepare a whole batch with six...


What Is Jerk Seasoning? How to Make the Authentic Recipe at Home

What is jerk seasoning? It's a classic Jamaican spice blend that you can use to make chicken, pork—or your very...


Basil Salt

This basil-infused salt adds a touch of herbal brightness to everything from corn on the cob to sliced tomatoes to...


Homemade Steak Seasoning

Here’s the perfect seasoning for your favorite cut. —Sarah Farmer, Culinary Director, Taste of Home

Homemade Vanilla Extract

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


Garlic-Pepper Rub

This rub adds a tasty mix of garlic, pepper and lemon to any burger. Spice up your grilled or broiled...

All-Around Seasoning Mix

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


Marinated Steak with Grilled Onions

This marinade is magic —it will make even economy cuts of beef tender and delicious. —Gail Garcelon, Beaverton, Oregon


Cajun Seafood Marinade

Seafood marinade the Cajun way is all about seasoning with garlic, cumin, chilis and pepper. I toss in fresh rosemary...


Barbecue Seasoning

I use this BBQ seasoning on country-style ribs, pork chops and chicken. You'll likely have all of the seasonings on...

Savory Steak Rub

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


Seasoned Bread Crumbs

Our Test Kitchen came up with this good-for-you alternative to high-sodium packaged bread crumbs, using garlic powder and a handful...


Southwestern Seasoning Mix

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


Fresh Herb Rub

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


All Seasons Marinade

"This mixture is so versatile, it can be used to marinate just about anything," assures Joan Hallford of North Richland...

Homemade Cajun Seasoning

We in Louisiana love seasoned foods. I use Cajun seasoning recipe in gravy, over meats and with salads. It makes...


Taco Seasoning Mix

Create your own zippy taco seasoning for spicing up Mexican dishes. It's handy and less expensive than buying envelopes of...


Fried Chicken Coating Mix

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


Spicy Chili Seasoning Mix

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


Savory Popcorn Seasoning

I love this popcorn seasoning recipe. Cayenne pepper adds a bit of heat to a late-night treat. —Janice Campbell, Elmendorf...


Barbecued Chicken Marinade

When the family comes together, I pull out the chili powder, Worcestershire and garlic for a marinade that makes chicken...


Southwestern Dip Mix

Keep a container of this mix on hand to make dip at a moment's notice. The dip is spiced just...


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Almond Rice Seasoning Mix

With its lemon and dill flavors, this rice seasoning is ideal alongside any entree. I've been making it for more...


Vegetable Seasoning Mix

"My husband wouldn't eat green beans until I seasoned them with this simple blend," writes Susan Johnson of Arlington, Texas....

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Salt-Free Herb Blend

Eva Bailey of Olive Hill, Kentucky combines a handful of seasonings, from paprika to poppy seed, to make this salt-free...


Herb Mix for Dipping Oil

We combine a blend of herbs to create this mouthwatering mix. Plumping the herbs in water before stirring into olive...


Rosemary-Lemon Sea Salt

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


Paprika Dry Rub

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


Seasoning Salt

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


Greek Seasoning

Can't find Greek seasoning at the grocery store? Our Test Kitchen home economists came up with their own rendition of...