Corn Free Creole Herb & Turmeric Seasoning
Most store-bought Creole and Cajun blends sneak in anti-caking agents or fillers that are quietly derived from corn, making label-reading a frustrating chore. This homemade version sidesteps all of that by using nothing but pure spices and dried herbs you can source and verify yourself. The result is a warm, deeply aromatic blend where earthy turmeric and ginger add an unexpected depth to the classic backbone of garlic, onion, oregano, and thyme. A whisper of Ceylon cinnamon rounds everything out with a subtle sweetness that makes the whole blend feel more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. Stir it together in minutes, seal it in a jar, and you've got a pantry staple that keeps for up to six months. Shake it over roasted vegetables, rub it into chicken, or stir it into a pot of beans — the applications are practically endless. Once you have a batch on hand, it's hard to imagine reaching for a commercial blend ever again.
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12 servings
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp ceylon cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
Measure all ingredients into a small mixing bowl and stir until evenly combined with no visible streaks of turmeric or cinnamon.
- 2
Transfer the blend to an airtight jar or container, seal, and store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.