Homemade Seasoning Combinations

Homemade Seasoning Combinations

I am a big fan of knowing what is in my seasonings and find a certain level of peace by putting together some of my own combinations vs buying the packets in the store.  I do this with the ones I use all the time.  Here are some of my favorites:

BYU Creamery Homemade Ranch Recipe (THE BEST EVER!!  I triple this recipe and keep in a 2 quart container with the directions written on the side.  You can get all these ingredients at Sam's Club or in bulk at Winco.)

1/4 cup Black Pepper
1 1/2 cups Parsley Flakes
1/2 cup Garlic Salt
2 T Kosher Salt
1/4 cup Granulated Garlic
3/4 cup Granulated Onion
2 T Dill Weed

Combine all ingredients and store in air-tight container.

To Make Dressing:  Use 2 T of mix with 2 cups mayo, 2 cups buttermilk (or reg milk), 1 tsp lemon juice.

For Ranch Dip: Use 1 T of mix with one 16 oz container of sour cream and just a little dollop of milk to make smooth.

Cream of Soup Mix (I use this mix in place of any canned soup called for in your recipes.  This way if you don't have a specific can of whatever on hand you can still make your recipe.  Great food storage idea.  I double this recipe and store in air-tight container.)

2 cups non-fat dry milk
3/4 cup corn starch
1/4 cup instant chicken bouillon
2 T dried onion flakes
2 t Italian Seasoning

Single recipe equivalent to 9 cans of Soup

To substitute in recipe:  Combine 1/3 cup dry mix with 1 1/4 cup water, whisk until blended.  Cook while stirring until thickened and then add to your casserole.


Taco Seasoning (I use this mix in place of buying packaged taco seasoning.  It is WAY cheaper and SO MUCH BETTER.  Use with beef, wild game, chicken, shrimp or fish.)

1 T Cumin
1 T Chili Powder
1 t Minced Garlic or Garlic Granules
1 t Minced Onion or Onion Powder
1/2 t Cayenne Pepper
1/2 t Salt

These amounts will season 3 lbs of meat.  Below are the amounts to create a large batch to store in an air-tight container.  You will then use 1 Tablespoon of dry mix per 1 lb of meat.

1 cup Cumin
1 cup Chili Powder
1/3 cup Minced Garlic or Garlic Granules
1/3 cup Minced Onion or Onion Powder
1/6 cup Cayenne Pepper
1/6 cup Salt