Elevate your culinary creations with this versatile Homemade All Purpose Seasoning. This flavorful blend combines a mix of savory spices and herbs, making it perfect for seasoning meats, vegetables, soups, and more. Whether you’re grilling, roasting, or sautéing, this seasoning will enhance the taste of any dish with its balanced, aromatic profile.

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Why You’ll Love This All Purpose Seasoning

Versatile: Perfect for a wide variety of dishes, from meats to vegetables.
Simple: Easy to make with common pantry ingredients.
Flavorful: Enhances the taste of any dish with a blend of savory spices and herbs.
Cost-Effective: Homemade seasoning is often more economical than store-bought blends.

Ingredients You’ll Need

2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for heat)

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Instructions

Mix Spices: In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients—salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
Blend Well: Stir until all the spices are evenly mixed.
Store: Transfer the seasoning mix to an airtight container or spice jar.
Shake Before Use: Shake the container before each use to ensure the spices are well blended.

Serving Suggestions

Grilled Meats: Rub on chicken, beef, or pork before grilling.
Roasted Vegetables: Toss with olive oil and your favorite veggies before roasting.
Soups and Stews: Add a teaspoon or two to enhance the flavor of soups and stews.
Salad Dressings: Mix into homemade salad dressings for an extra kick.

How to Store All Purpose Seasoning

Store your homemade all-purpose seasoning in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. It will stay fresh for up to 6 months.

Additional Tips

Substitutions: Feel free to substitute any of the dried herbs with fresh ones. Just remember that the flavor of fresh herbs is more potent, so you might need to adjust the quantities.
Customize: Adjust the ratios to suit your taste preferences. Add more red pepper flakes for heat or more garlic powder for a stronger garlic flavor.
Troubleshooting: If the seasoning clumps, give it a good shake or stir before use. Adding a few grains of uncooked rice to the container can help absorb moisture and prevent clumping.

Homemade All-Purpose Seasoning

Recipe by Rose HernandezCourse: SeasoningCuisine: UniversalDifficulty: Easy

Servings

tablespoons

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

kcal

Ingredients

2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients.
Stir until well mixed.
Store in an airtight container.
Shake before each use.