These are the fast, easy, universal seasoning blends I think belong in every pantry. All of them are made with real, natural ingredients, no additives, no preservatives, nothing you can’t pronounce.
When I first started building my from-scratch kitchen, I had no idea where to begin. I knew I wanted to get away from the additives and preservatives in store-bought mixes, but if I tried to replace everything in my pantry at once, it felt completely overwhelming.
Here’s the thing: you don’t have to. Start with what you actually use on a daily basis, replace it, and move to the next one whenever you’re ready. These 10 seasoning blends are a great place to start, since they’re the ones most of us are already buying from the store anyway.
The Seasoning Blend Recipes
All of these take about 5 minutes to make, a couple take slightly longer, but they’re still genuinely easy. I’d suggest making them in bulk once you find one you love, so you’re not remixing a small batch every time you run out.
Garlic Powder
Garlic powder is one of those seasonings I use constantly. Store-bought garlic powder tends to taste bland compared to homemade, usually because it’s been sitting on a shelf losing flavor for who knows how long.
Onion Powder
This shows up in almost every savory recipe I make. Having it ready to go at home means I’m never stuck without it.
Garlic Salt
Store-bought garlic salt has anticaking agents and, depending on the brand, a type of salt that isn’t doing you any favors. This version skips both, and it’s genuinely easy to make.
Seasoned Salt
This was one of those grocery store staples I used on everything, until I started replacing the ingredients I didn’t want in my pantry anymore. Thankfully, this one’s simple to make at home.
Taco Seasoning
A pantry staple for most families. Handy for Taco Tuesday, but I also reach for it on anything that needs a little kick.
Fajita Seasoning
Bold, smoky, and just a little spicy, this one works on chicken, steak, shrimp, or sautéed vegetables. Once you make your own, the store-bought packet stops making sense.
Italian Seasoning
Comes together in minutes and works in everything from pasta sauce to pizza to a simple salad dressing. One of the easiest swaps on this whole list.
Burger Seasoning
I don’t just use this on burgers, it goes on anything hitting the grill. Chicken, beef, pork, all of it gets this seasoning.
Enchilada Sauce Seasoning
I don’t make enchiladas often, but when I do, having this ready in the pantry means dinner comes together fast without sacrificing real ingredients.
Ranch Seasoning Mix
Saving this one for last only because I couldn’t decide where else to put it, I use it constantly. Store-bought ranch packets have a long list of ingredients I can’t identify, and I’m genuinely glad to have a healthier version I actually trust.
Want a from-scratch pantry system that works even when life gets busy? I put together a free guide to help you build yours from the ground up. It’s called the From-Scratch Pantry Starter Guide, grab it below.
What’s Your Go-To Seasoning?
Is there a seasoning you buy constantly that you’d love a homemade version of? Drop it in the comments, I’d genuinely love to hear what you’re using, and I might just turn it into the next recipe on this site.
Conclusion
None of these require special equipment or hard-to-find ingredients, just spices you likely already have and five minutes to mix them. Start with whichever one you buy most often, and build from there.
With love and adventure,
Mindy
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