Spice things up baby! Soooo instead of an entire recipe, I am going to share TWO recipes with you! Make your own seasoning blends that will most certainly save you money when dinner time rolls around, because most likely you have all the spices you need right in your cupboard to prepare the two most popular spice blends out there!

Store the blends in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months – if they last that long in your cupboard that is! Once you see how easy and yummy they are you will use them up in no time!

Taco Seasoning

Yield: scant 1/2 cup

Not just for tacos but use for fajitas, tortilla soup and chili!

Stir together and store in air-tight container for up to six months:

• 2 TBSP. Chili Powder
• 2 tsp. cumin
• 2 tsp. smoked paprika (if you do not have smoked, then just use whatever paprika you have on hand, no biggie!)
• 2 tsp. cornstarch
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Italian Seasoning

Yield: scant 1/2 cup

Put this on anything and everything in addition to your “Sunday Gravy” – fish, chicken, potatoes, garlic bread, even an omelet for breakfast!

Stir together and store in air-tight container for up to six months:

• 2 TBSP dried basil
• 2 TBSP. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. dried rosemary, crumbled
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp. dried marjoram
• 1/4 tsp. salt

Don’t forget to let me know what you think about these blends – I’d love to hear how you use them!

Click here to download a printable copy of the Spice Blends Recipes.