Homemade Spice Blends
Making your own homemade spice blends and seasoning mixes couldn’t be easier. There are no preservatives or weird ingredients to worry about – just delicious flavors!
When you make your own seasoning mixes at home, you don’t have to worry about any of those weird ingredients you can’t pronounce in the store-bought spice blends. I buy all my herbs and spices in bulk. Then I store my mixes in mason jars.
Homemade seasoning mixes are great to keep on hand in your pantry. They are also great gifts for family and friends.
We’ve got a collection of 20 great seasoning mixes and spice blends you can make at home. You’re going to love ditching the expensive store-bought stuff, and making these yourself.
Magic Dust Rub – there’s something really special and unique about this seasoning rub. I don’t know if it’s the ground mustard or the hint of cayenne that makes it so amazing on just about anything you grill! This is one of my favorite homemade seasoning blends.
Best Pork Rub Seasoning – this seasoning mix is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. It’s the perfect seasoning for all of your pork dishes, but also pairs well with chicken.
Try it on our grilled ribs recipe!
Basil Salt – this simple herb blend is great on just about everything. If your garden overflows with fresh basil, you simply have to try this. We’ve also got a free printable label, which makes this perfect for a homemade gift idea.
Homemade Apple Pie Spice Mix – if Fall were a seasoning blend, this would be it.
It’s perfect for pie, but you can also top your oatmeal, smoothie bowls, and even toast with it.
Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix – Who doesn’t love ranch? Skip the store-bought version that’s full of fillers and make this instead. It tastes just like the original and comes together in minutes.
Cowboy Spice Mix – Grilling? You have to give this Cowboy Spice Mix a try. This is a deliciously bold dry rub that’s both sweet and spicy.
Try it on petite sirloin steak (our most popular steak recipe!)
Homemade Lemon Pepper – A blend of zesty, tangy, and peppery flavors, this mix is great for seafood, chicken, and veggies, too. You can even use it to make your own butter dipping sauce.
Montreal Chicken Seasoning Mix – this is a pantry must-have. It’s delicious on chicken, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find something it doesn’t taste great on.
I love it on grilled chicken thighs, and it’s also great on steaks, too.
Homemade Taco Seasoning – Skip the packet of taco seasoning mix and opt for this homemade version instead. It’s inexpensive and delicious.
And it’s not just for tacos! Use it to make nachos, enchiladas, and more.
Mediterranean Seasoning – if you love all the flavors in Mediterranean cooking, this is the seasoning mix for you!
With a combination of garlic, sea salt, and a variety of herbs, this seasoning mixture is what makes our chicken and rice recipe taste so amazing.
Homemade Italian Seasoning – stock your pantry with this homemade seasoning and be sure to make extra. It makes a delicious, and thoughtful hostess gift.
Homemade Steak Seasoning – this mixture is a rift on our cowboy seasoning and magic rub.
You’ll love the amazing flavor this dry rub adds to your favorite steak!
Spaghetti Seasoning – perfect for pasta, sauces, pizza, soups, and more, this seasoning mixture combines Italian seasoning with a few other ingredients to kick it up a notch.
Try it with our leftover spaghetti bake recipe!
While you can, of course, use this to make chicken fajitas, it’s also great on grilled meats, tacos, and even in your scrambled eggs for a punch of flavor!
More Homemade Spice Blends
- Homemade Italian Sausage Seasoning | Tastes of Lizzy T’s
- Homemade Cajun Seasoning | A Couple Cooks
- Homemade Popcorn Seasoning | Create Craft Love
- Salt-Free Seasoning Mix | The Lean Green Bean
- Chili Seasoning | Amanda’s Cookin’
- Greek Seasoning Blend | Sweet Peas and Saffron
- Fajita Seasoning Recipe | Bowl Me Over
- Roast Chicken Seasoning Rub | Kalyn’s Kitchen
- Jamaican Jerk Seasoning | The Bewitchin’ Kitchen
- Pasta Salad Seasoning Mix | Tastes of Lizzy T’s
- Homemade Guacamole Seasoning | Not Quite Susie
- Everything Bagel Seasoning Recipe | Tasty Thin
- Homemade Creole Seasoning | Coffee With Us 3
- Pumpkin Pie Spice | Live Well Bake Often
Similar Recipes
Not only do I like making my own spice blends, but I also love making my own (or semi-homemade) condiments and sauces like spicy ketchup, avocado ranch dressing, and cherry BBQ sauce.
Check out all kinds of amazing recipes for Homemade Condiments and Sauces.
Cowboy Butter – one of our most popular recipes, this compound butter adds a ton of yummy garlic flavor along with a bit of lemon and just a hint of red pepper flakes.
I love hearing from my readers! Leave me a message below and let me know which of these Homemade Seasoning Mixes and Spice Blends you’d like to make first!
Tips for Homemade Seasonings
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- Keep your favorite homemade spice mixes in an airtight container. I often reuse empty spice jars, but you can find a variety of wonderful airtight containers and jars online.
- Homemade seasoning blends should be stored in a cool dry place like a spice cabinet or spice drawer.
- Purchasing bulk spices and seasonings like onion powder and garlic powder is a great way to save money.
