Recipe Roundup

39 Spice Blends, Dry Rubs, and Other Seasoning Mixes

Stock your pantry with a few of our favorite seasoning blends for quick, flavor-packed weeknight dinners.
Various dishes of spice ready to mixed into pumpkin spice.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
  • Various dishes of spice ready to mixed into pumpkin spice.
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
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    Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

    Toss it with apples for a delicious pie filling, stir it into whipped cream or frosting for a festive fall dessert topping, or sprinkle it over sliced fruit or buttered toast for a dressed-up snack. You could even add it to your coffee for an at-home PSL experience.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Judy Mancini
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    Everything Bagel Seasoning

    Make anything taste like your favorite bagel with a sprinkle of this savory mix of poppy seeds, onion, garlic, sesame seeds, and salt.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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    Sazón

    This is a homemade version of a miracle spice mixture that's a staple in Puerto Rican kitchens.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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    Homemade Montreal Steak Seasoning

    Inspired by the flavors of pastrami, this classic rub is good on more than just steaks—try rubbing it on chicken, salmon, or even broccoli before grilling or pan-roasting.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Monica Pierini
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    Crudités With Chile-Lime Salt

    Forget dip: this zesty spiced salt wakes up any sliced raw fruit or veggie—don’t feel limited to the ones listed in the recipe.

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    Ras el Hanout

    This vibrant Moroccan spice blend makes an excellent addition to lamb burgers or roasted chicken. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place.

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  • Photo by Christopher Testani
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    Spiced Seed Sprinkle

    An egg white is the secret ingredient that helps this savory granola form crunchy clusters.

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  • Photo by Teri Lyn Fisher
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    Sriracha Salt

    Use this spicy salt on anything that could use a punch— popcorn, fried potatoes, ramen noodles, grilled seafood, and sliced tropical fruits.

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    Tandoori Spice Blend

    This bright, earthy spice blend is an excellent partner for roasted or grilled meats.

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  • Photo by Mike Lorrig
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    Chili Powder

    When buying dried chiles, look for those that are not brittle; they should retain some moisture and even be a bit soft.

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    Berbere

    Berbere is a deeply savory, warmly spiced chile-based powder used to season many Ethiopian dishes.

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    Masala Popcorn

    Use the masala spice blend in this recipe to coat peanuts for a cocktail party or to add flavor to a pot of steamed rice.

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    Creole Seasoning

    Stews, shrimp boils, and gumbos are all fair game for this classic spice blend.

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    Vadouvan Spice Blend

    Make one big batch of this recipe—which starts with drying out caramelized onions, shallots, and garlic—and keep it in the freezer for weeks. We're sure you'll be tossing it into all kinds of dishes.

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    Dry Chimichurri Rub

    In Argentina, this mix of herbs and spices is combined with oil and vinegar and used as a sauce for grilled meats. For best results, use dried herb leaves—not powdered or ground.

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  • Photo by Alexandra Shytsman
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    Sweet Potato–Tahini Dip With Za'atar

    Homemade za'atar (a Middle Eastern sesame seed–based spice blend) really helps the flavors of this dip stand out; but it can do so much more—sprinkle it over roasted or steamed vegetables for added texture and flavor.

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    Blender Chermoula Sauce

    Made with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon, and warm spices, this Moroccan sauce makes a great marinade or finishing sauce for meat and seafood.

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  • Photo and Styling by Joseph De Leo
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    Garam Masala

    The recipe for Garam Masala changes from region to region within northern India and can be varied according to whim. Here, rosebuds add an exciting floral note, but you can substitute black cardamom, fennel seeds, or a teaspoon of royal cumin—or just eliminate the roses altogether.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Michelle Gatton, prop styling by Alyssa Pagano
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    Fette Sau Dry Rub

    Feel free to improvise on the ingredients and amounts, reducing the sugar for a less-sweet "bark" (crust), increasing the cayenne for a spicier one, and so on.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
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    Jerk Spice–Rubbed Chicken Legs

    This simplified version of the traditional Jamaican spice mix compliments everything from chicken to fish to pork.

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    Hawayil

    Here's a traditional spice blend from Yemen. Add to onions and celery when making chicken soup; sprinkle on carrots before roasting; or rub into steaks before searing.

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  • Photo by Eva Kolenko.
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    Herb Salt

    This fragrant, herb-packed salt can do anything kosher salt can do and more.

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  • Photo by Evan Sung © 2016
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    Ox’s Chimichurri

    This spicy herb dressing makes a wonderful marinade for all kinds of meat.

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  • Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
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    Slow-Cooked Short Ribs with Gremolata

    Here, gremolata—a garnish of lemon zest, parsley, and garlic—is mixed with horseradish and toasted breadcrumbs. It'll wake up any grain bowl, roasted veg, or short rib you make.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Jennifer Ophir
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    Epis (Haitian Seasoning Base)

    This blend of onions, scallions, garlic, parsley, bell peppers, and other spices is the foundation for most Haitian dishes, and many Haitians have it in their refrigerator at all times.

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    Spicy Everything Seasoning

    Keep a stash of this spice mix on you at all times to wake up any lackluster dish.

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  • Hirsheimer & Hamilton
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    Lemon-Pepper Salt Rub

    Sprinkle this fresh take on lemon-pepper seasoning over olive oil-rubbed chicken or steak before grilling or roasting. It's also delicious strewn over grilled or pan-roasted cod or bluefish.

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  • Hirsheimer & Hamilton
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    Fennel Seed-Salt Rub

    Try this rub on chicken, fish, or pork, and place some in a salt cellar for seasoning at the table.

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  • Mitchell Feinberg
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    Sichuan-Spiced Dipping Salt

    A little of this Chinese-style spiced salt goes a long way. Serve it in small bowls for dipping, or sprinkle it over fried chicken.

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  • Photo by Zach DeSart
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    Chipotle-Lime Salt

    Sprinkle over sliced grilled steak and then use that steak to build unbelievably good tacos.

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