I use one of these three mixes almost every time I cook!
I think you will find it's a little more budget-friendly to take individual herbs and spices and combine them into a custom mix than it is to purchase premade mixes. They make great homemade gifts too. I used little jars of the Seasoned Salt as party favors for my niece's bridal shower a couple of years ago and, several months later, received requests for the recipe as the jars were empty and the people wanted more. I love it when that happens.
Enjoy!
Seasoned Salt
Great for chicken, fish, salad dressings/dips, soups, eggs, etc.
1/4 cup kosher salt or sea salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried lemon peel
Combine all of the ingredients and store the mix in a small mason jar or similar container.
Italian Seasoning
Works well in pasta sauces, soups, salad dressing, and garlic oil, as well as on pizza and garlic bread
3 tablespoons dried basil
3 tablespoons dried oregano
3 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Combine all of the ingredients and store the mix in a small mason jar or similar container. If you have a mortar & pestle, grind the celery seed, fennel seed, and red pepper flakes first to release the flavors.
Southwest Seasoning
Use in tacos, chili, tortilla soup, dressings/dips, burritos, enchiladas, etc.
1/4 cup dried ground ancho chiles
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
2 tablespoons dried Mexican Oregano
1 tablespoon dried cilantro
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Combine all of the ingredients and store the mix in a small mason jar or similar container.
