6 Ingredient Everyday Seasoning (use it on everything!)

All you need is 6 simple ingredients. This versatile mix of kosher salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder, paprika, and dried thyme amps up the taste of chicken, fish, meats, and veggies with little to no effort. Say goodbye to store-bought seasonings and make your own Everyday Seasoning right at home! 

As an experienced home chef, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as making your own signature seasoning blend! After I made my own Taco seasoning and realized how much better it made our food taste, I wanted to develop a recipe for an all-purpose seasoning that could be used as a chicken seasoning or on fish, beef, veggies, salads, side dishes, and anything that needed a kick of flavor. 

This homemade seasoning blend will become a kitchen staple for you and is flexible enough to customize to your own tastes and can use many other spices or seasonings you have on hand! 

Why Make Your Own Seasoning?

• Ingredient Control: Making your own seasoning gives you full control over what goes into your blend. 
• Customizable: Homemade seasoning allows you to change the flavor by adding or reducing specific spices that you like or don’t like.
• No Junk: By avoiding store-bought blends, you eliminate unnecessary additives, preservatives, and excess sodium and chemicals found in pre-made versions. 
• Budget Friendly: Creating your own seasoning blend can be a cost-effective way to add flavor to all your meals by buying spices in bulk for cheaper or using up what you already have on hand. 
• Fresher Flavors: Homemade blends have fresher, more vibrant flavors compared to store-bought options that may have been sitting on shelves getting stale.
• Healthier: Store-bought seasoning blends tend to have more sodium and sugar than they need to. Making your own at home allows you to have control over what matters to the health of your family. 
• Flexibility: You can adjust the intensity of each ingredient and experiment with different combinations of spices.

Seasoning Ingredient Notes

These 6 ingredients make up the base of the seasoning but can be customized adding in other types of flavors depending on what your preference is. 

• Kosher Salt – Salt is the most important ingredient in a spice blend. It adds a salinity to the seasoning which heightens and balances the rest of the bold flavors in the ingredients along with what it’s used on. 
• Black Pepper – Adds a subtle heat that complements the other seasonings without overpowering the taste.
• Garlic Powder – Gives a classic, rich, and savory taste with a bit of pungent flavor. 
• Onion Powder – Adds gentle onion flavor that balances the garlic powder. 
• Paprika – Brings a mild sweetness and vibrant color to the mix, along with a slight hint of smoky flavor.
• Dried Thyme – Adds an earthy flavor that has slightly floral notes, giving the entire blend a garden-fresh depth. 

Best Salt For Seasoning

I absolutely believe everyone should be seasoning with Kosher salt, especially when making your own seasoning blend. Pure Kosher salt doesn’t have the anti-caking agents found in iodized or table salt, which can change the flavor of your food. Kosher salt has a really clean taste and can be found in different sized granules which you can choose for personal preference.

Customize It

Get crazy with it. Feel free to add other seasonings to the mix. Start with a small amount, then taste and gradually add if you want more concentration of that flavor. 

• Smoked Paprika
• Cumin
• Rosemary
• Cayenne Pepper
• Lemon Zest
• Dried Oregano
• Chili Powder
• Turmeric
• Mustard Powder
• Coriander
• Celery Seed
• Thyme
• Fennel Seeds
• Bay Leaf Powder
• Ginger
• Nutmeg
• Basil
• Tarragon
• Allspice

Use this everyday seasoning on literally everything

Use this homemade seasoning in your everyday dishes! 

• Baked Meatballs
• Roasted Potatoes
• Grilled Vegetables
• Pasta Salad
• Baked Salmon
• Chicken Wings
• Roasted Chicken or Turkey
• Rice Pilaf
• Crab Cakes

Storage Instructions

Use a clean and sanitized jar with a tight-fitting lid. Use a funnel to pour the mixed spice blend into the jar, tapping as you go to level it out. Label and date the seasoning, and keep the lid tight. Store in the pantry away from direct sunlight for up to 6 months. 

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