You will love making your own Middle Eastern Seasoning

This blend is deceptively simple! Just toss it with oil and lemon juice and you instantly elevate chicken, fish, or roasted veggies. I’ve used it in everything from cheesy mash bowls to Instant Pot shredded beef, and it never fails to deliver a punch of fun flavor.

Make extra, because once people taste it, jar envy becomes a real thing. You’ll want to give this one a permanent spot on your spice rack.

What does this Middle Eastern Spices Blend taste like?

It has a cumin-parsley-garlic base and reminds me of a riff of off curry powder with its touch of turmeric and cloves. It contains more herbs and some sesame seeds, too. It's really great!

Middle Eastern Spice Blend Ingredients

If you have a well-stocked spice cabinet, you should already have most of these seasonings:

• Cumin
• Dried Parsley
• Granulated Garlic
• Sesame Seeds
• Salt
• Ground Coriander
• Dried Oregano
• Dried Rosemary
• Turmeric
• Cinnamon
• Ground Cloves
• Cayenne (optional -- leave this out if you don't want the heat)

How to use this Middle Eastern Spice Mix

Our favorite way to use this is to blend it with some oil and citrus juice to use as a marinade for grilled chicken skewers!

It would also be great in a rice pilaf or adding it to some olive oil and dip pita bread into it. Yum!

Gyro-Inspired Shredded Beef is super easy to make! Just rub a big beef roast with this seasoning and throw it in your slow cooker (or Instant Pot!) with a sliced onion and some fresh garlic. You'll have the most delicious shredded beef to make Greek-inspired bowls!

How to Store Middle Eastern Spice Blend

Store your seasoning in an airtight container for several months or until the spices start to lose their flavor.

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Middle Eastern Spice Mix

Yield: About ⅔ cup

Use this exotic (but easy!) mixture to add some Middle Eastern flavor to marinades, spice rubs, dips, or even roasted vegetables.

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Ingredients

• ¼ cup cumin
• 3 Tablespoons dried parsley
• 2 ¼ teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon crushed rosemary
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne

Instructions

Combine well, and store in an airtight container. Makes about ⅔ c.

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Creating seasoning blends is a love of mine, but this one happened on accident. I realized I grabbed the same four things over and over to make sweet potato fries and one day decided to make a blend so I wouldn’t have to grab four jars out of the cabinet anymore.

Not only is this sweet potato seasoning easy to make, you can also use it as a BBQ rub! I love it on grilled chicken especially. I linked to a few other recipes on my site that call for this versatile blend.

This is the Best Seasoning For Fries

I think this is one of those "whole is greater than the sum of the parts" situations. It's such a simple blend, but it's pretty magical combined with a sweet potato.

You may have to start buying them in bulk because you'll love this sweet potato fries seasoning so much you'll want to put it on a lot of other things. Like regular roasted sweet potatoes. Or sprinkled on a baked sweet potato.

I think this should be the official sweet potato seasoning. Should we start a petition? Even my mom keeps this blend in her cupboard (and the kitchen cupboard of the condo they own in a different state). And she's not into making her own seasoning blends.

What you'll need for Sweet Potato Seasoning

Are you ready for this? I'm 99% certain you have all of these spices in your cupboard already -- garlic powder, chili powder, ground cumin, and sea salt. That's it. Basic grocery store spices.

Note: Some people add brown sugar to their sweet potato fries. You could add a little to this. I'd rather have my sweet potato seasoning more savory because the sweet potatoes are already sweet.

How to Use This Seasoning For Sweet Potatoes

Once you’ve cut your sweet potato fries into slivers, drizzle with oil (I use avocado oil or melted coconut oil), and a tablespoon or two of seasoning.

When to use Sweet Potato Fries Seasoning

This seasoning is best when added before roasting the fries to develop the flavors.

Other ways to use this Seasoning for Sweet Potatoes

I like to use sweet potato fry blend as a dry rub for grilled chicken or steak, too.

(A friend of mine says it's delicious on salmon, too!)

It has a tex-mex flavor, but it's different from taco seasoning. (Speaking of... I have a bomb homemade taco seasoning recipe.)

Storing this Seasoning for Sweet Potato Fries

Keep your seasoning in an airtight container for several months or until the spices start to lose their flavor.

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Sweet Potato Fries Seasoning

Yield: About ½ cup

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Just four simple ingredients (that you probably already have!) create an amazing seasoning for sweet potato fries or any other roasted vegetable or grilled meat rub/marinade that you wand to give a southwest kick.

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Ingredients

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• 2 Tablespoons chili powder
• 2 Tablespoons garlic powder (or granulated garlic)
• 2 Tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 Tablespoons sea salt

Instructions

Combine in an airtight container. Shake well. Keeps for several months. (until the spices start to lose their flavor) You can also add black pepper or cayenne if you'd like a little kick.

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For this particular blend I wanted to capture some of the complex flavors of Thai cuisine in a dry, powdered spice blend (as opposed to a wet curry paste). I succeeded! And guess what? Most of the ingredients are easy to find. There are a couple of tricky ones, but I’ll give you some tips on where to look for them.

Use this blend in place of curry paste in a pinch. Or add it to roasted vegetables, stir fries, or rice dishes for a fun, exotic twist.

Thai Spice Recipe ingredients

I'm going to say up front, that this isn't an authentically Thai spice blend.

*gasp* 

It's more... Thai-inspired. And closer to a curry powder, but with a different little twist. Here's what you'll need:

• Paprika: Just regular paprika. Sometimes called sweet paprika.
• Turmeric: Just the turmeric you probably already have.
• Ground Black Pepper: Freshly ground or pre-ground both work
• Ground Coriander: Love this seasoning and use it a lot in Mexican spice blends, too.
• Ground Fenugreek: This might be the sticking point. I found some in the bulk spice section of a nicer grocery store. Others might have it in the spice section. Or you can always find fenugreek online. See below for possible substitutions.
• Dry Mustard: Easy to find!
• Ground Cumin: Another staple that you probably already have.
• Ground Ginger: Pretty straightforward
• Cayenne Powder: Optional. I put in about ⅛ tsp, but if you don't want any heat at all, the omit it from the recipe.

How to make Thai Seasonings Blend

Combine all the spices well and store it in a spice jar or another lidded jar at room temp with your other spices. It’s that simple!

Is There a Fenugreek Substitute?

As your eyes run down that list of spices you're probably thinking "Ugh. I don't have fenugreek. Is there a fenugreek substitute?"

Short answer: Sort of. You could replace fenugreek with some garam masala (a blend commonly used in Indian dishes), yellow mustard seeds and brown sugar or just leave it out.

Long answer: Fenugreek really makes this Thai seasoning blend stand out. Have you ever used fenugreek? I see it pop up in ethnic recipes here and there, but I had never purchased any until now.

Fenugreek tastes like a cross between celery leaves and maple syrup. (I know. It sounds weird) It's hard to duplicate.

It really makes this spice blend taste.... more authentically Thai. (According to someone who has never been to Thailand and has probably never had truly authentic Thai food. Just humor me, OK?)

Where Can you Buy Ground Fenugreek?

If you can find fenugreek, please use it! If your grocery store doesn't carry it, try a natural/fancy-pants grocery store like Whole Foods. Or an ethnic grocery store that carries Asian spices, if you happen to have one nearby.

Amazon has it, too: Ground Fenugreek. Honestly I'd rather get it there then drive all over town hunting.

I'm excited for you to use this seasoning blend! If you're wondering what you'd use it for, here are a few of my favorite recipes that highlight this Thai Seasoning Blend.

Recipes Using Thai Seasoning

You can use Thai seasoning on roasted vegetables, as a rub for grilled chicken or steak, or in marinades. Here are a few recipes with Thai seasoning, if you're needing more inspiration...

This Paleo Thai Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet is a light, fresh meal that comes together really quickly -- like a stir fry. It's also low-carb & Whole30 compliant and great for summer.

This Thai Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Coconut and Lime was surprisingly tasty. I never thought to pair sweet potatoes with Thai seasoning, but it's really magical.

Especially with toasted coconut flakes all over the top. Mmm.

This Quick Thai Fish Curry is a recent favorite of mine. MMM.

In this recipe, the Thai Seasoning Blend acts like Thai curry paste. But it's shelf-stable, which is nice.

This recipe is FABULOUS with Instant Pot Coconut Rice, by the way.

I loved this Thai seasoning so much that I included it in the spice blend section of my first cookbook -- The Big Book of Paleo Slow Cooking and used it in two recipes:

Thai Pulled Pork Tacos with Creamy Chili Slaw (pictured above) -- This might be my favorite recipe in the whole book. That's saying a lot for someone who was never a fan of pork before. This recipe made me a believer.

Thai-Spiced Seafood Soup with Zoodles -- This one is a creamy, coconut curry-like soup with chunks of flaky cod and shrimp. And lots of zoodles. I'm a huge fan of this one.

Give this blend a whirl and let me know what you think!

How to store this Thai Spice Blend

Store your homemade spice blend in an airtight container at room temperature.

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Homemade Thai Spice Recipe

Yield: 6 Tablespoons

Prep Time: 10 minutes

If you can absolutely help it -- don't leave out the fenugreek. It might be tricky to find, but it has a sweet, maple-like taste and gives this spice blend its exoticness.

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Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 teaspoon ground fenugreek
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ½-3/4 teaspoon cayenne powder (to taste)

Instructions

Combine well and store in an airtight container.

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Yield 12 Serving Size 1 ½ teaspoons
Amount Per Serving Calories 10Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 2mgCarbohydrates 2gFiber 1gSugar 0gProtein 0g

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Everything Bagel Seasoning is having a moment, isn't it? 

What is Everything Bagel Seasoning?

Everything bagel seasoning is simply the seasoning that is used on everything bagels -- you know the ones with all of the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic flakes and such?

Trader Joe's started selling "Everything But the Bagel Seasoning" -- essentially the seasoning you put on everything bagels, and it sort of exploded on the internet and appeared in other stores, too.

It's brilliant, really. Luckily for those who are avoiding bagels and other carby/gluteny things you can have that same flavor on other things! 

After seeing all of those who didn't have a Trader Joe's nearby lament about not being able to get any EBS, I was determined to help you out. Yeah, Everything Bagel Seasoning has an acronym now. #arrived

After I figured out the best (modest, I am) Everything But the Bagel Seasoning Recipe, I was so excited to share this recipe with you! 

The key to making a good batch of is getting all of the components roughly the same size. Don't make substitutions -- like using granulated garlic or regular salt -- or else it'll all settle to the bottom and the flavor won't be quite right.

(Believe me, I've tried.)

I'll explain below.

Ingredients for Everything Bagel Seasoning

• Dried Garlic Flakes -- Like I mentioned, not granulated garlic or garlic salt. I often find these in the bulk spice section in the grocery store.
• Dried Onion Flakes -- Or dried minced onion, as they're sometimes called. Again, don't use onion powder here. 
• Black Sesame Seeds -- These are usually in the spice section, but I've often found more afforable, larger jars in the Asian section of a grocery store. Or at an Asian market. (Update: Since we moved to Boise, I've had a really hard time finding it in bulk. So instead of paying $6 for a 2-ounce jar, I got a 2-pound bag on Amazon for 12.99. Like I said -- I take my EBS seriously.) If you don't want to use black sesame seeds, then just add more white sesame seeds and the flavor will be about the same.
• Regular Sesame Seeds -- The white ones. I prefer to use the toasted sesame seeds here because it gives the blend a more pronounced sesame flavor.
• Poppy Seeds -- Pretty straightforward. Just use whatever you can find. Fresh ones are always better, so if your jar of poppy seeds is from the late 90s, you might need to replace it.
• Flaked Sea Salt -- NOT REGULAR SALT. Or even pink Himalayan salt. I feel like this deserves it's own section. So scroll down. It's worth it.

Sea salt flakes aren't like other kinds of salt -- they're light and crispy and definitely not rock-like. And the flavor is so good.

I'm kind of a salt-snob now after bouncing from Kosher salt, to fine sea salt to Himalayan pink salt. I can't even use regular table salt anymore -- except for homemade play dough.

I highly recommend using Maldon sea salt. I got some coarse sea salt and it was like biting into little rocks. I found this at a regular (nicer) grocery store, and realized later it was cheaper on Amazon. *facepalm*

Also, if you happen to have a kid who likes to eat salt, I would hide this very well. Just saying. 

Can you double or triple the Everything Bagel Seasoning?

This particular recipe makes a scant 3 Tablespoons, but you can double or triple it to fill a small mason jar. I added measurements for a pint jar and a quart jar in the recipe.

Yes, quart. I made a (mostly full) quart jar of this.

You'll probably want to because once you start sprinkling, it'll find its way on just about everything you eat. It's one of my all-time favorite seasoning blends. 

If you're a keto eater or eating gluten free or grain free, smearing a hard boiled egg with cream cheese and a sprinkle of this is heaven. Seriously.

How to Use Everything Bagel Seasoning

I'd love to tell you a dozen things I put this on, but I'm kind of a one or two trick pony.

90% of the time I put it on hard-cooked or scrambled eggs and eat them for breakfast. Or a snack. Here are a few other things to put it on:

• Avocados (Seriously, so good. And if avocado toast is your thing, prepare for nirvana after a sprinkle of this on top.)
• Salads (It's amazing how just a little sprinkle can add so much flavor! I use it in my 5-minute Breakfast Salad.)
• Smoked Salmon or Cured Salmon -- like my Everything Bagel Gravlax
• Lettuce Wraps & Sandwiches
• Popcorn
• Roasted Vegetables
• Sushi Bowls (I LOVE it on a California Roll Sushi Bowl!)
• Popcorn
• Pizza crust (Sprinkle some around the edge of the crust before you bake. It's killer.)
• Breading for fish or chicken - like these Everything Bagel Chicken Tenders for Air Fryer
• My 10-Minute Smoked Salmon Tacos are amazing with a little sprinkle, too.

No matter how many uses you have for it, it's well worth making a little extra. 

Have you jumped on the everything bagel train? I'd love to see how you use it as I'm always looking for new ways myself!

Storing Everything But the Bagel Seasoning

Store this seasoning blend in a spice jar, mason jar, or another airtight container at room temperature for up to a year.

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Everything Seasoning Recipe

Yield: A scant 3 Tablespoons

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Enjoy a jar of everything bagel seasoning -- whether you live by a Trader Joe's or not! Just 6 ingredients and delicious on just about everything.

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Ingredients

To make about 3 Tablespoons:

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• 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried minced onion
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried minced garlic
• 1 ½ teaspoons black sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes (Maldon recommended)
• ½ teaspoon poppy seeds

To make about ¾ cup:

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• 2 Tablespoons + 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
• 2 Tablespoons dried minced onion
• 2 Tablespoons dried minced garlic
• 2 Tablespoons black sesame seeds
• 4 teaspoons sea salt flakes
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds

To make about 3 cups

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• ½ cup + 3 Tablespoons white sesame seeds
• ½ cup dried minced onion
• ½ cup dried minced garlic
• ½ cup black sesame seeds
• 5 Tablespoons + 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes
• 2 Tablespoons + 2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Instructions

Combine everything thoroughly and store in an air-tight container at room temperature. Sprinkle on hard-boiled eggs, avocados, over salads, or anything else you wish!

Notes

1. Don't make any ingredient substitutions that will change the texture of the ingredient -- like using granulated garlic instead of dried minced garlic. If the components aren't the same size and texture the mixture won't stay blended well and the taste will be off.
2. I used toasted sesame seeds which gave the blend a slightly more pronounced sesame flavor. You can use either toasted or untoasted.
3. If you don't want to buy black sesame seeds, you can substitute white sesame seeds and the flavor will be about the same.

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Yield 18 Serving Size ½ teaspoon
Amount Per Serving Calories 52Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 0mgSodium 707mgCarbohydrates 4gFiber 1gSugar 0gProtein 2g

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Making spice blends is a specialty of mine, and this particular recipe has options for using pre-ground spices (you might have most of them already!) or grinding your own from whole spices!

I’ll also link you to recipes where you can use garam masala!

What is garam masala?

It's a spice blend commonly used in Indian cuisine. There are many variations on it, but this particular blend can be made with spices easily found at most grocery stores.

Garam Masala vs Curry Powder

Both garam masala and curry powder have a cumin-coriander base with a little heat.

Madras curry powder (the blend we all think of when you say "curry powder") has turmeric (which is why it turns everything flaming yellow) and sometimes ginger.

Garam Masala has more baking spices like cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom.

I LOVE all of the baking spices in garam masala.

Recipes using Garam Masala

Now, comes the fun part! Here are a few recipes on my site that use garam masala. Knock yourselves out!

• Easy Lentil Curry
• Egg Curry
• Instant Pot Indian Chicken Curry
• Chicken Saag (swap out chicken for paneer chunks for Saag Paneer!)
• Slow Cooker Indian Beef

Garam Masala Ingredients

Here are some Amazon links in case you'd like to buy these whole spices online. I tried to find small-ish bulk packages so you don't end up with 5 pounds of cloves.

Again, you don't have to make this blend from whole spices, and I added the measurements for pre-ground spices in the recipe notes.

• Cumin Seeds
• Coriander Seeds
• Green Cardamom Pods
• Whole cloves

Black peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, and bay leaves tend to be inexpensive at the grocery store. I just linked to the ones that would be more economical bought online.

Do I have to use whole spices?

OK, don't be scared by this. You don't have to grind your own whole spices to make this. I do because I'm a spice geek and it makes me feel chefy. I mean, look how pretty they are!

I included the measurements for ground spices in case you want to go the sane route.

But, if you're up for some extra fun and a trip to flavortown, hear me out.

Where do you find whole spices?

When I first started grinding my own spices, I bought bags of whole spices at local Indian & Asian grocery stores. That's a fun place, if you've never been.

If you have a grocery store with a bulk spice section, check there, too! World Market has whole spices in small packages if you want to make just one or two batches of garam masala.

Luckily now you can find just about everything online. I'll link to the ingredients for garam masala below:

If you make one of my recipes, I'd love to see! Post it on social media and tag me at @perrysplate or #perrysplate so I can send you some love!

Garam Masala Spice FAQs

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Homemade Curry Powder

The Best Taco Seasoning Ever

Greek Seasoning

Thai Seasoning Blend

Find even more on this post: My Favorite Spice Blends

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Garam Masala Spice Recipe

Yield: About ¾ cup

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Garam Masala is an Indian-style spice blend that is rich with warm baking spices. You can make it by grinding your own spices or using pre-ground. (See recipe notes!)

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Ingredients

• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cinnamon stick, broken into 3-4 pieces
• ⅓ cup coriander seeds
• ¼ cup cumin seeds
• 1 Tablespoon black peppercorns
• 1 Tablespoon green cardamom pods
• 2 teaspoons whole cloves
• 1 small dried chili
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. Place all of the spices, except the nutmeg, into a small skillet over medium-low heat. Toast them for about 3-4 minutes, shaking the pan often, until everything is hot and fragrant. They burn easily, so watch them carefully.
2. Let the spices cool for 5 minutes. Grind them in batches in a small coffee or spice grinder.
3. Transfer the spices to a lidded container and add the nutmeg. Shake well. Store covered at room temperature.

*Recipe adapted from Epicurious.com.

Notes

Nat's Notes:

If you'd rather make this blend from pre-ground spices here are the measurements for you:

• 2 bay leaves, crushed (just crush them as best you can with your fingers or omit them entirely)
• 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 5 Tablespoons ground coriander
• 4 Tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 ½ teaspoons finely ground pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground cloves
• ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or just a pinch)
• 1 ½ Tablespoons ground cardamom

*Original recipe adapted from Epicurious.com.

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Once you try it, you’ll reach for this blend instead of the jarred Greek mixes every single time. Homemade wins on flavor, transparency, and freshness.

Why You'll Love This Homemade Greek Seasoning

The beauty is in the simplicity. You know every ingredient. No hidden fillers. No vague “natural flavors.” Just clean, bold flavor that’s naturally gluten-free and versatile. Mix it with oil and lemon juice for marinades, sprinkle it over potatoes, or stir it into dips.

What is Greek Seasoning?

Greek seasoning is a savory blend of herbs and spices, that you probably already have in your cupboard. It adds a vibrant Mediterranean flavor to dishes like grilled meats, seafood, roasted vegetables, and salads.

Greek Seasoning Recipe Ingredients

• Oregano
• Onion
• Garlic
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper
• Mint
• Thyme
• Basil
• Marjoram

How to Make Greek Seasoning Mix

Add all of the ingredients in an airtight container and shake to combine.

Ways to Use Greek Seasoning Blend

Here are a few of my favorite ways to use this blend!

• Easy Mediterranean Ground Turkey Bowls (use in place of Middle Eastern seasoning)
• One-Pan Marinated Greek Chicken & Potatoes
• Easy Greek Beef Kabobs (chicken works well here, too!)
• Greek Shrimp & Cucumber Noodles
• Mediterranean Baked Salmon

Oh, and put it in some paleo ranch in place of the Dry Ranch Mix for a creamy Greek dressing. Or use it to flavor your Cauliflower Rice or roasted vegetables. Mmm.

Chances are you have most of these seasoning in your spice cabinet already!

You can use this recipe in marinades, grill rubs, salad dressings, dips, or simply sprinkled on roasted vegetables before they go in the oven.

This Greek Seasoning Blend goes with everything!

I was working on the Shredded Greek Peperoncini Beef recipe for my book and whipped up a blend to rub on the beef, and it was crazy good. I used it on some steak kebabs over the summer (I die), and I started trying it in some chicken recipes, too.

How to Store Greek Seasoning Mix

Store in an airtight container or lidded jar at room temperature. You’ll know it’s getting old when it starts losing it’s flavor.

Have you tried other homemade spice blends from my site? Here are the most popular...

Perry's Plate Homemade Taco Seasoning

Sweet Potato Fry Seasoning

Paleo Dry Ranch Seasoning

If you're looking for more adventurous blends like this Greek one, try my Homemade Thai Spice Blend or my Homemade Chai Spice Blend!

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Homemade Greek Seasoning Recipe

Yield: About ½ cup

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

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Ingredients

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• 2 Tablespoons dried oregano
• 4 teaspoons dried minced onion
• 1 Tablespoon granulated garlic
• 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon crushed black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon marjoram

Instructions

Combine all of the ingredients in an airtight container and store at room temperature.

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