Go to Seasoning Blends:

*NOTE: This page is ever growing as I find new blends I love and need to have in my arsenal.

Since my family is allergic to everything but air (Ha!), I have to make my own blends of seasonings for my meals. Often times I mix together these blends and leave them in small glass bowls so that I don't have to think too hard before I season my chicken, veggies, or really anything!

One thing you will find is that these seasoning all use vaguely the same general ingredients. Curious eh? It's all about the ratios and maybe one or two other additions. Enjoy!

Best Crockpot Chicken (Hot or not)

• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• For optional spice: 1 tsp cayenne pepper

Dry Onion Soup Mix

• 1/4 cup dried onion flakes
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium beef bouillon granules
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon parsley flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Cajun Seasoning

• 2 1/2 tsp paprika 
• 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 5 dashes cayenne pepper (or less if you don't like it very hot)
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp oregano
• 3/4 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp salt 

Chili Powder

• 1 tsp. paprika
• 2 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. cayenne
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 2 tsp. garlic powder

Fajita Seasoning

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot
•  2 teaspoons chili powder
•  1 teaspoon salt
•  1 teaspoon paprika
•  1 teaspoon white sugar
•  1/2 teaspoon onion powder
•  1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
•  1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
•  1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Taco Seasoning

• 2 tsp. chili powder 
• 1 1/2 tsp. paprika 
• 1 1/2 tsp. cumin 
• 1 tsp. onion powder 
• 3/4 tsp. garlic powder 
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt 
• dash cayenne or red pepper flakes

Italian Dressing

• 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 Tablespoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 Tablespoon dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried celery flakes (I have used celery salt in a pinch and adjusted the salt)

Ranch Seasoning

• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

Copy Cat Emeril Essence

• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp sea salt
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (give or take)

Italian Herbed Seasoning

• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp rosemary
• 1/2 tsp pepper