173 herbs spice recipes

Jalapeno seasoning salt blends garlic salt, celery salt, jalapeno powder, and chili powder into an all-purpose Tex-Mex spice rub. Five-ingredient pantry shake-up for grilled meats, roasted veg, popcorn, and margarita rims.

Homemade poultry and vegetable seasoning blend with marjoram, thyme, basil, sage, and parsley. A versatile all-purpose herb mix you can customize to your own taste.

Honey and lemon glaze with crushed pickling spices for ham, poultry, or pork roasts. Four ingredients, 15 minutes, and a sweet-tart-spicy coating that caramelizes beautifully.

Homemade flavored stir-fry oil infused with fresh ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. A make-ahead aromatic oil that adds instant depth to any stir-fry.

Homemade vanilla bean extract with just two ingredients: chopped vanilla beans steeped in brandy for two weeks. Richer than store-bought and endlessly refillable.

Jamaican jerk rub paste with four hot chili peppers, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and thyme. A fiery wet rub with real Caribbean heat. Mix, rub, and grill for authentic jerk flavor.

Creole seasoning blend with paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, oregano, thyme, onion powder, and black pepper. A versatile Cajun-Creole spice mix for everything from gumbo to grilled fish.

Homemade Sri Lankan curry powder blends dry-roasted coriander, cumin, fennel, fenugreek, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves with curry leaves and cayenne. Stores for months in an airtight jar.

Homemade pickling spice blend with mustard seeds, allspice, coriander, cloves, ginger, and cinnamon. Mix once and use all canning season for pickles, relishes, and brines.

Herbal vinegars infuse red wine vinegar with garlic, basil, rosemary, marjoram and dried chiles. Two large-batch blends (Southwest and Chef's Blend) for gift bottles, dressings and pantry seasoning.

Poached cod in a fragrant saffron broth with leeks, bell pepper, and tomato. A light, low-sodium fish dinner built on a slow-simmered vegetable stock with rich golden color and delicate flavor.

Pickled kohlrabi with carrots, garlic, and dill: a crunchy, tangy refrigerator pickle with mustard and dill seed, ready in 3 to 4 days. No canning required, just a jar and a fridge shelf.

Homemade dry jerk seasoning with allspice, thyme, cayenne, cinnamon, nutmeg, and black pepper. A Jamaican-style spice rub for fish, vegetables, chicken, and snacks.

Three-ingredient raspberry butter made with crushed fresh raspberries, softened butter, and a touch of sugar. Spread it on warm toast, pancakes, or scones.

Homemade hot chili powder blend with paprika, turmeric, dried chili peppers, cumin, oregano, and cayenne. More pungent and fresher than store-bought. Keeps for 6 months on the shelf.

No need to buy store-bought salt substitute, because this recipe is so easy, and you probably have already had most of these spices in your pantry. Much cheaper and tastier at the same time.