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    Home > All Recipes > Seasonings and Spices

    6 DIY Seasoning and Spice Mixes

    Published: Oct 4, 2019 · Modified: Mar 15, 2022 · by Jess Smith · · 2 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Moroccan Seasoning
    Tex Mex Seasoning
    jerk seasoning
    ranch seasoning
    Pumpkin Pie Spice
    Italian Herb Seasoning
    DIY Spice Blends

    DIY Spice Blends in small glass jars

    Spend just a few minutes mixing up seasoning and spice blends and then hundreds of weeknight meals are right at your fingertips. These spice blends have so much more flavor (and none of the processed junk) compared to store-bought blends. Tacos, meatballs, shawarma, sheet pan Jerk shrimp, Ranch potato wedges - see below for the easy spice blends that transform these flavorful meals.

    1. Tex-Mex Seasoning

    Tacos, burrito bowls, fajitas, soups...these are weekly staples at our house. And this blend of spices works in all of them. (And none of the junk you'll find in store-bought taco seasoning.) It's also an easy way to add big flavor to these Tex Mex Burgers with Guacamole.

    Tex Mex Seasoning in a small white ramekin

    2. Ranch Seasoning

    Ranch Seasoning adds that tangy, fresh herb flavor of Ranch Dressing to any dish without the additives (or MSG) in most store-bought packets. To use this spice blend, rub it on grilled or roasted meats, use it to make Ranch Dressing, or toss it with potatoes for Ranch Potato Wedges. 

    Ranch Seasoning in a small white ramekin

    3. Jerk Seasoning

    Second only to a vacation in the Caribbean, a dinner with Jerk-spiced meat, seafood, or vegetables is like being in the tropics even when it's cold outside. This is a great spice blend to DIY because you can customize it with as little or as much spice as you'd like. We love it on Sheet Pan Jerk Shrimp with Coconut Rice.

    Jerk Seasoning in a small white ramekin

    4. Moroccan Seasoning

    If you've never cooked with Moroccan Seasoning (also called Ras El Hanout), it's a must-try. With the combination of savory spices and a few spices usually found in sweeter baked dishes (like ginger, cinnamon, and allspice), it makes an exotic and delicious addition to beef, lamb, chicken, or any vegetables. Bonus that your kitchen will smell amazing while it's cooking. This spice blend has become a staple in our weeknight dinner rotation in Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma - add pita and hummus and dinner is done. 

    Moroccan Seasoning in a small white ramekin

    5. Italian Herb Seasoning

    This classic Italian Herb Seasoning spice blend works in any Italian dish - to season meat, folded into meatballs, pasta sauce, sprinkled over pizza, in soups, or in marinades. It does double duty in One Pan Italian Turkey Meatball with Marinara, folded both into the meatballs and into the easy marinara sauce that they're simmered in.

    Italian Herb Seasoning in a small white ramekin

    6. Pumpkin Pie Spice

    Pumpkin Pie Spice can be used in more than just pie! This recipe makes just enough for a few baked goods in the fall / winter season and, made from scratch, has much more flavor than the store-bought variety. It shows up on repeat in our house in this easy, super snack-able Applesauce Cake. 

    Pumpkin Pie Spice in a small white ramekin

    Favorite Tools

    • Ball 4-oz Mason Jars (set of 24)

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    About Jess

    Hi! I'm Jess. I am the recipe creator and photographer behind the 900+ recipes you’ll find on Inquiring Chef. As a mom to three young kids and professional cook, my mission is to make every moment in the kitchen and around the table count. If you’re looking for easy, flavorful, family-approved recipes, you’ve come to the right place! Learn more about me here.

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    1. Mike Pandzik

      October 20, 2020 at 8:24 am

      Jess,

      What is your source for the 4 oz. Mason jars with screw-on plastic lids for storing spices? I can't seem to find the 'shorter versions' anywhere!

      Mike

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    2. Mary Casner

      March 06, 2022 at 9:35 pm

      You could probably do the same thing using the jelly jars

      Reply

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