When it comes to adding flavor to your food, you can choose to use one spice or experiment and add several different ones. You have to be careful that you don’t use too much of one spice, though, because some can be overpowering.
Blended seasonings use the perfect ratio of spices to create a great flavor. It’s always a good idea to keep a few seasoning blends in your kitchen
You can also make your own seasoning blends. It may take some time to find the right combinations, but once you find something you love, you can use it however you choose on your favorite meals and recipes.
If you aren’t sure which seasoning blends to buy and aren’t ready to make your own, start with these.
1. My House Chicken Seasoning
Chicken is a staple in most homes, and it’s probably on your menu at least once a week. As versatile as chicken is, it can also be boring. There are only so many different ways you can make chicken, so how do you make it a little more exciting? Some spices can do wonders for poultry. One chicken seasoning recipe combines these spices:
- Kosher Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Dried Parsley
This blend of spices can be used on different cuts of chicken, including both white and dark meat. It can also be used on other foods, as well. It’s great on potatoes, vegetables, and other meats.
2. Montreal Steak Seasoning
You can buy this steak seasoning at almost any store. It has a bold taste, and it can really help bring out the flavor of a good steak. It can be sprinkled on the meat before it is cooked or afterward. The spices combined to make the seasoning include:
- Garlic
- Paprika
- Coarsely Ground Pepper
3. Cavender’s Greek Seasoning
This versatile spice can be used on almost any food. It works great with vegetables but can also be used to season meats. It can add flavors to steaks and stews or even pasta dishes. It has a unique flavor that can kick your meals up a notch. The spices included in the seasoning are:
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic
- Oregano
4. Mrs. Dash Original Blend
You may be familiar with this seasoning blend. It’s been around for a while, and it can be used in a lot of different dishes and recipes. It contains more than a dozen different spices. Some of them include:
- Onion
- Black Pepper
- Parsley
- Basil
- Orange Peel
One of the great things about this seasoning blend is that it doesn’t contain salt. That means you can season food without making it too salty. You can always add salt to the dish as desired.
5. Trader Joe’s “Everything But the Bagel” Sesame Seasoning Blend
You will fall in love with this seasoning after your first time using it. It’s great on breakfast foods, like eggs, bagels, toast, and breakfast meats. It brings out the flavor in almost anything. It contains:
- Dried Garlic
- Dried Onions
- Sesame Seeds
- Poppy Seeds
This might be the perfect seasoning to add to your potatoes, vegetable, salads, and just about anything else you plan on eating. It will be one of your go-to blends.
6. Old Bay
You probably use old bay seasoning on your favorite seafood. There’s no doubt that it’s perfect for bringing out the flavors of fish, shrimp, scallops, lobster, and more. It has a unique flavor, and it’s more suited for some foods than others. Some of the spices included in this blend include:
- Paprika
- Celery Salt
- Red Pepper
Old Bay is also great when sprinkled over popcorn, eggs, chicken, vegetables, and even breads. Just remember, it can be a little salty, so use it with caution.
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