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...


Spicy Chili Seasoning Mix

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

Southwestern Dip Mix

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


Savory Popcorn Seasoning

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

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...


Chinese Five Spice

I regularly mix up my own spice blends, such as this Chinese five spice recipe. I make Indian and Mexican...


Perfect-Every-Thyme Chicken

I prepare this often at shows when demonstrating how to cook on gas grills. People are always pleased with the...

Italian Seasoning

Who needs added salt when you can give breads, pasta, spaghetti sauce and other dishes an Italian flair? Use this...


Greek Seasoning

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


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...


Vegetable Seasoning Mix

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

Marinated Steak with Grilled Onions

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


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...


Seasoning Salt

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