Make Your Own Baking PowderDon't have any baking powder handy? Here's a recipe for making your own.
Seasoned Bread CrumbsDon't throw away stale bread! I freeze mine in resealable freezer bags until I have enough to make a batch of "SEASONED BREAD CRUMBS".
Homemade Lemon-Pepper SeasoningThis also makes an interesting seasoning if used with lime zest. Maybe try with orange zest next time (orange should be great with duck).
Mama Lyn's Dry Rub RecipesDry rub recipes for meat.
Emeril's Essence Creole Seasoning (copycat)Combine ingredients thoroughly. Store in airtight container.
Taco SeasoningIn a bowl combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Makes about 1/2 cup total.
Homemade Italian SeasoningMix all ingredients together and store in airtight container.
Italian Seasoning MixTwo versions of Italian Seasoning Mix
Vanilla Bean SugarGet a vanilla bean. Slice it lengthwise twice so you have four very skinny strips of bean. Then cut those beans in half so you now have 8 shorter vanilla beans. Add one piece of the bean to a jug or jar of sugar.
Make Your Own Seasoning SaltMake your own seasoning salt by refilling the now finished container with one 1/2 parts salt, and one teaspoon of the following: paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Reseal the top and give a shake before each use.
"House" SeasoningWe use this on everything from chicken, burgers, steaks, pork and roasts to in our mashed potatoes. We love it and with budgets so tight this year I even made up huge batches and gave it away this year and everyone loves it. Here is the basic recipe, you can scale it up or down. I get spices in bulk pretty cheap at Sam's and I have a friend across the country that gets them online for good prices in bulk so it comes out pretty cheap.
Homemade Taco SeasoningThis will season 1 to 1-1/2 pounds of ground meat. I like things really spicy so you may want to half the recipe if you don't.
Sugar Spice MixA combination of sugar and spices that can be used for topping bagels, oatmeal, toast, etc. Inexpensive and tasty/easy to make/has many uses/would make a great gift.
No-Salt Hot and Spicy SeasoningsEasy to mix, no-salt and spicy. Use on whatever food you want that needs that extra flavor and "kick'.
Basic Seasoning SaltHandy to have one shaker instead of a dozen. Mix ingredients and keep in a shaker to use on meats, eggs in casseroles just about anything. Once you try it you will use in on most everything. Feel free to adjust the amounts or ingredients.
Adobo SeasoningThis is tasty to use as a rub for meat, poultry, and fish and also to season soup or rice dishes. I always save all of my empty glass spice jars and the ingredient amounts here fit perfectly in one.
Seasoned SaltThese 2 recipes came from my husband's cousin in southwest Iowa. Thanks, Debbie!
Homemade Vanilla ExtractAdd the two split vanilla beans to the brandy. Cork it/put lid back on. Let sit for 2 months before using.
Homemade Accent Seasoning (MSG Free)Accent Seasoning can be made without the MSG, which many believe to be harmful. This is a Cajun version, but you could adjust the heat for your own liking.
Vegetable Seasoning MixUse this seasoning on all your vegetables, whether fresh or canned. It really gives them some extra special flavor. I use 1 tsp. per quart of veggies.
Mild Taco SeasoningThis is not a highly spiced seasoning. It works for someone who might prefer a milder seasoning. Mix it up in a bowl and store it in a jar in your pantry.
Apple Pie Spice BlendI run out of spices all the time, took me a while to just make my own!
Pumpkin Pie Spice BlendAnother one to keep on hand! I also use them for gifts. I keep some small canning jars on hand, with a bow. Voila, a nice last minute gift!
Homemade AllspiceI am forever thinking I have something when I don't! It's easy to mix up this substitution for ground allspice.
Homemade Celery SaltI very rarely use celery salt, so I do not buy it. I use sea salt, but real salt is fine also.
Homemade Garlic PowderI ran out of garlic powder once, my sweet neighbor's mother came over and showed me how to make it. She was visiting from Italy and could not speak English, but she taught me a lot! Use as many garlic cloves you want.
Italian SeasoningFrom my "why buy it, when you can make it" file!
Homemade Chili SeasoningMake your own chili seasoning and save money! You can use an empty Parmesan cheese container to store it in. The container has a slot so you can measure the seasoning accurately. It also has holes in it if you want to shake a little more to make your chili spicy.
Poultry SeasoningAnother why buy it seasoning mix!
Old Bay Seasoning MixSame thing, just fresher and saves you money! Mix together equal parts cinnamon and nutmeg, and use in place of the cardamom called for in your recipe. You can use 1/4 tsp. cardamom, if you have it!
Garlic SaltIt's easy to make your own!
Onion PowderEasy and cheap! I usually do 2 onions, but you can use as many as you want, depends on how often you use onion powder
Onion SaltMix and put in a spice jar.
Creole Seasoning MixAnother why buy it recipe!
Homemade Taco SeasoningI love cooking with taco seasoning! I do NOT love paying an arm and a leg for each tiny little envelope.
Bacon SaltThis is a great recipe for when you're running low on bacon but you want to keep the flavours going. I using bacon salt on popcorn, eggs, salads, meats, anything! It is so good and so easy to make.
Persian Spice Mix (Advieh)Many of the recipes I share with my friends or here with you on ThriftyFun use a popular Persian spice mix called Advieh. It's very easy to make and so much cheaper than buying it premixed at the shops. Here, I've put it in a small jar in contrasting layers for a gift. When ready to use, thoroughly mix the spices together. You can modify the amounts of each spice to your liking. I typically like a bit more cinnamon and turmeric in mine!
Homemade Garam MasalaGaram Masala is an Indian spice mix blend. Since a lot of my recipes use it, even if it's not Indian food, I thought I'd share how I make mine. I prefer to make my own spice mixes from scratch. They are fresher, cheaper, and I can always adjust it a bit to my liking.
Homemade Chili PowderLet's make some spicy seasoning. These past few days, chilies had been flooding our front yard. Its red bulb shaped fruits are adorable but a lot of it falling and getting to waste. I collected the fresh ones that had just fallen and harvested the ripe ones. Look what I made out of 2 kg. of my harvest.