A friend recently told me she uses an adobo seasoning blend to season everything she cooks, and she loves it. After looking at several recipes online, I adapted a recipe I found on Allrecipes that sounded tasty, and I use all the spices on the recipe list often, so combining them sounded like a great idea. This easy homemade adobo seasoning recipe uses staple pantry spices and is ready in less than 5 minutes.

Adobo Seasoning

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp paprika
• ½-1 tbsp salt, to taste
• 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• 1½ tsp dried oregano
• 1½ tsp ground cumin
• 1½ tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chili powder

How to Make Homemade Adobo Seasoning

Make the adobo seasoning blend by combining paprika, salt, freshly cracked black pepper, oregano, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and chili powder in a small glass jar. Seal with an airtight lid and shake very well to combine.

To use, season meats, eggs, beans, and vegetables. Enjoy.

Store in an airtight sealed jar in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

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Adobo Seasoning

Course Condiment

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

• Small Glass Jar with Airtight Lid

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp paprika
• ½-1 tbsp salt to taste
• 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• 1½ tsp dried oregano
• 1½ tsp ground cumin
• 1½ tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chili powder

Instructions

• Make the adobo seasoning blend by combining paprika, salt, freshly cracked black pepper, oregano, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and chili powder in a small glass jar. Seal with an airtight lid and shake very well to combine.
• To use, season meats, eggs, and vegetables to taste. Enjoy.
• Store in an airtight sealed jar in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

We recently had dinner at a friend’s house, and she made some potatoes seasoned with Lawry’s seasoning salt, and I loved the flavor. After looking online, I realized that I had all of the seasonings on hand to make my own homemade copycat Lawry’s seasoning salt recipe, which I found on Food.com. I love that it uses up spices I always have in the cupboard, and it’s so much more economical than the store-bought version. The color is a little bit different than the store-bought brand because they add coloring to theirs. The first thing I made using this seasoning salt was some scored baked potatoes, and they were delicious. YUM!

Homemade Lawry’s Seasoning Salt

Ingredients:

• ⅓ cup fine table salt
• 3½ tsp super-fine white sugar   **Side Note: If you don’t have it, blend white sugar in a spice grinder until very fine
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1½ tsp cornstarch
• 1½ tsp celery salt
• 1½ tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper, to taste

How to Make Homemade Lawry’s Seasoning Salt

Combine the fine table salt, super-fine white sugar, paprika, cornstarch, celery salt, onion powder, garlic powder, turmeric, and cayenne pepper in a small glass jar.

Stir for a minute to allow the flavors to really incorporate.  Side Note: You can also pulse everything together in a spice grinder. 

Store in an airtight jar, in a cool, dark place, for up to two months. Enjoy.

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Homemade Lawry's Seasoning Salt

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

• Spice Grinder optional
• Small Glass Jar with Lid

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup fine table salt
• 3½ tsp super-fine white sugar **Side Note: If you don't have it blend white sugar in a spice grinder until very fine
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1½ tsp cornstarch
• 1½ tsp celery salt
• 1½ tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper to taste

Instructions

• Combine the fine table salt, super-fine white sugar, paprika, cornstarch, celery salt, onion powder, garlic powder, turmeric, and cayenne pepper in a small glass jar.
• Stir for a minute to allow the flavors to really incorporate.  Side Note: You can also pulse everything together in a spice grinder.
• Store in an airtight jar, in a cool, dark place, for up to two months. Enjoy.

I normally season my prime rib roast as my dad used to, but this year I wanted to try making a homemade prime rib rub. I found this simple beef roast dry rub recipe on The Recipe Critic that looked tasty & used seasonings I had on hand. Quick, simple, and so flavorful–I love that!

Prime Rib Seasoning Rub

• 3 tbsp Kosher salt
• 2 tbsp coarse cracked black pepper
• 1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp paprika (or smoked paprika)
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• ¼ tsp dried thyme

How to Make a Prime Rib Seasoning Rub

Combine the kosher salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley, and thyme in a small glass jar.

Seal with a lid and shake well to mix.

Season your prime rib evenly before roasting.

Store in a dark, cool place in an airtight container for 2-3 months.

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Prime Rib Seasoning Rub

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

• Glass Jar with Lid

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp Kosher salt
• 2 tbsp coarse cracked black pepper
• 1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp paprika or smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• ¼ tsp dried thyme

Instructions

• Combine the kosher salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley, and thyme in a small glass jar.
• Seal with a lid and shake well to mix.
• Season your prime rib evenly before roasting.
• Store in a dark, cool place in an airtight container for 2-3 months.

It’s that time of year!!! Sweater weather and lots of baking! This homemade Chai spice seasoning blend is warm, comforting, and easy to add to all your favorite recipes, from scones, muffins, and pancakes to hot chocolate, tea, and lattes.

Homemade Chai Spice Mix

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp cardamom
• 2 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp cloves
• ½ tsp allspice
• ⅛ tsp white pepper (optional)

How to Make a Homemade Chai Spice Mix

Add cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and white pepper to a small glass jar. Seal with a tight-fitting lid and shake vigorously until very well combined.

Use in your baked goods, oatmeal, tea, coffee, or give as a gift.

Store in an airtight glass jar or container in a cool, dark place for up to a year. Enjoy.

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Homemade Chai Spice Mix

Course Condiment

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

• Small Glass Jar with Lid

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp cardamom
• 2 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp cloves
• ½ tsp allspice
• ⅛ tsp white pepper optional

Instructions

• Add cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and white pepper to a small glass jar. Seal with a tight-fitting lid and shake vigorously until very well combined.
• Use in your baked goods, oatmeal, tea, coffee, or give as a gift.
• Store in an airtight glass jar or container in a cool, dark place for up to a year. Enjoy.

Ditch expensive store-bought dry rubs because this easy smoked chicken dry rub recipe I found on The Crumby Kitchen comes together in minutes using pantry staples. This delicious smoky dry rub for chicken gives a nice smoked flavor without overpowering the chicken. This homemade smoked chicken dry rub recipe is always a hit and tastes great for seasoning a whole chicken, wings, thighs, breasts, or drumsticks.

Smoked Chicken Dry Rub

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp garlic powder
• 1-1½ tbsp smoked paprika, to taste ***For a more subtle smoke flavor, use half regular paprika/half smoked
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp kosher sea salt
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• ½-1 tsp cayenne pepper, to taste
• ½ tsp cumin

How to Make a Smoked Chicken Dry Rub

Combine the garlic powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, dried thyme, onion powder, sea salt, chili powder, freshly cracked black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cumin in a small glass jar; seal with a lid and shake to combine.

Store smoked chicken dry rub in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months. Enjoy.

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Smoked Chicken Dry Rub

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

• Small Glass Jar with Lid

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp garlic powder
• 1-1½ tbsp smoked paprika to taste ***For a more subtle smoke flavor, use half regular paprika/half smoked
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp kosher sea salt
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• ½-1 tsp cayenne pepper to taste
• ½ tsp cumin

Instructions

• Combine the garlic powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, dried thyme, onion powder, sea salt, chili powder, freshly cracked black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cumin in a small glass jar; seal with a lid and shake to combine.
• Store smoked chicken dry rub in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months. Enjoy.

My daughter asked for some Old Bay seasoning to make a recipe with her best friend. Instead of going out and buying some, I made this easy homemade Old Bay seasoning recipe that I found on Hangry Woman since I had all the spices needed. This spicy seasoning blend was easy to make and much less expensive than buying it from the store.

Homemade Old Bay Seasoning

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp celery salt
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 3 whole bay leaves
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp mustard powder
• ⅛ tsp ginger
• ⅛ tsp allspice
• ⅛ tsp nutmeg

How to Make Homemade Old Bay Seasoning

Place the celery salt, paprika, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, freshly cracked black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg in a spice grinder or food processor.

Blend until very well combined and the bay leaves are crushed.

Store in an airtight container in a cool dark place for up to a few months. Enjoy.

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Homemade Old Bay Seasoning

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

• Spice Ginder or Food Processor

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp celery salt
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 3 whole bay leaves
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp mustard powder
• ⅛ tsp ginger
• ⅛ tsp allspice
• ⅛ tsp nutmeg

Instructions

• Place the celery salt, paprika, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, freshly cracked black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg in a spice grinder or food processor.
• Blend until very well combined and the bay leaves are crushed.
• Store in an airtight container in a cool dark place for up to a few months. Enjoy.

I love making homemade spice blends, dry rubs, and seasoning salts because spices are expensive, and making them at home saves so much money. I found this spicy and flavorful Jamaican jerk seasoning recipe on  Jo Cooks and threw it together in minutes. The smell, spice, and flavor this rub gives chicken, pork, fish, and veggies is so delicious and addictive!

Jamaican Jerk Seasoning

Ingredients:

• ½ tbsp onion powder
• ½ tbsp  garlic powder
• ½ tbsp dried parsley
• ½ tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika or regular paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• ½-1 tsp cayenne pepper, to taste
• ½ tsp black pepper ground
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp ground allspice
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
•  ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• ¼  tsp ground cumin

How to Make Jamaican Jerk Seasoning

Combine the onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, brown sugar, paprika, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, thyme, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, crushed red pepper flakes, and cumin in a small glass jar; stir until well combined.

Store in an airtight jar in a dark cool place. Enjoy.

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Jamaican Jerk Seasoning

Course Condiment

Cuisine Jamaican

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

• Small Glass Jar with Lid

Ingredients

• ½ tbsp onion powder
• ½ tbsp garlic powder
• ½ tbsp dried parsley
• ½ tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika or regular paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• ½-1 tsp cayenne pepper to taste
• ½ tsp black pepper ground
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp ground allspice
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• ¼ tsp ground cumin

Instructions

• Combine the onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, brown sugar, paprika, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, thyme, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, crushed red pepper flakes, and cumin in a small glass jar; stir until well combined.
• Store in an airtight jar in a dark cool place. Enjoy.

We’ve been eating  pork chops more so I’ve been trying out a few different homemade pork chop seasoning blends, and this one from Hey Grill Hey is really tasty. It has a nice balance of sweet and smoky with a bit of a kick, and we all think it’s a great flavor combination that pairs nicely with pork chops.

Pork Chop Seasoning

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp ground mustard
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

How to Make Pork Chop Seasoning

Combine the smoked paprika, paprika, brown sugar, kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried mustard, and cayenne pepper in an airtight glass jar. Seal with the lid and shake to combine.

Store in a cool dark place in an airtight container for up to 2 years.

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Pork Chop Seasoning

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking / Original by Hey Grill Hey

Equipment

• Glass Jar with Airtight Lid

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp ground mustard
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

• Combine the smoked paprika, paprika, brown sugar, kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried mustard, and cayenne pepper in an airtight glass jar. Seal with the lid and shake to combine.
• Store in a cool dark place in an airtight container for up to 2 years.

When we recently visited our family in Idaho, my brother-in-law made us a delicious spicy salmon with Cajun seasoning and we all loved the dish. I recently found a recipe for an easy homemade Cajun spice mix seasoning recipe on allrecipes that sounded great so I made a batch. This spicy Cajun dry rub seasoning is terrific on salmon but it’s also tasty on white fish (tacos!), shrimp, chicken, pork, and veggies. I love making homemade seasonings because it’s economical and a great way to use spices in my pantry.

Cajun Seasoning

Ingredients

• 2½ tsp paprika
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1¼ tsp dried thyme
• 1¼ tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½-1 tsp cayenne pepper, to taste
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

How to Make Cajun Seasoning

Combine the paprika, salt, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes together in a small glass jar; mix until well combined.

Store spice mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Enjoy.

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Cajun Seasoning

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking / Original by allrecipes

Equipment

• Small Glass Jar with Lid

Ingredients

• 2½ tsp paprika
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1¼ tsp dried thyme
• 1¼ tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½-1 tsp cayenne pepper, to taste
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

• Combine the paprika, salt, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes together in a small glass jar; mix until well combined.
• Store spice mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Enjoy.

We often use ranch seasoning packets for a simple veggie dip, a quick salad dressing, or most usually, in my Mississippi pot roast recipe. I stumbled upon a recipe on Fork in the Kitchen that sounded simple and tasty so I decided to give it a try. I adapted the recipe a little bit to work with what I had on hand but it was so easy to throw together and I love that it uses up spices I always have on hand.

How to Make Ranch Seasoning Mix

Combine together the buttermilk powder, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, chives, minced onion, sea salt, freshly cracked pepper, dried mustard, and celery seed together in a small jar. Seal with a lid and shake until well combined.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to six months (be sure to check the buttermilk powder’s container to confirm its expiration date).

1 Packet of Ranch Seasoning Mix = 2 Tablespoons

How to Make Ranch Dressing:

Combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise and 1/4 cup sour cream with 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix. Add approximately 1/4 -1/2 cup of milk to thin to desired consistency & taste, plus a splash of lemon juice, vinegar, or soy sauce for a bit of umami and zing. Seal with a lid and place into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow flavors time to mingle. 

How to Make Ranch Dip:

In a small jar, stir together 1 cup of sour cream with 1-2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix, to taste; mix until well combined. Add a splash of lemon juice, vinegar, or soy sauce as desired, to taste. Seal with a lid and place into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow flavors time to mingle.

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Ranch Seasoning Mix

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking / Original by Fork in the Kitchen

Equipment

• Small Jar with Lid

Ingredients

• ¼ cup buttermilk powder **You can substitute nutritional yeast for a non-dairy version
• 1½ tbsp dried parsley
• 1 tbsp dried dill
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried chives
• 1 tsp minced onion
• ½-1 tsp sea salt, to taste
• ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• ¼ tsp dried mustard
• ¼ tsp celery seed

Instructions

• Combine together the buttermilk powder, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, chives, minced onion, sea salt, freshly cracked pepper, dried mustard, and celery seed together in a small jar. Seal with a lid and shake until well combined.
• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to six months (be sure to check the buttermilk powder's container to confirm its expiration date). 

1 Packet of Ranch Seasoning Mix = 2 Tablespoons

• How to Make Ranch Dressing:

  Combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise and 1/4 cup sour cream with 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix. Add approximately 1/4 -1/2 cup of milk to thin to desired consistency & taste, plus a splash of lemon juice, vinegar, or soy sauce for a bit of umami and zing. Seal with a lid and place into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow flavors time to mingle. 
• How to Make Ranch Dip:

  In a small jar, stir together 1 cup of sour cream with 1-2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix, to taste; mix until well combined. Add a splash of lemon juice, vinegar, or soy sauce as desired, to taste. Seal with a lid and place into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow flavors time to mingle.