Celery Free Creole Seasoning
Bold, smoky, and layered with heat, this homemade Creole seasoning blend is the kind of pantry staple that transforms everyday cooking into something seriously craveable. Store-bought spice blends can be a minefield for anyone avoiding certain ingredients, with fillers, anti-caking agents, and mystery additives that make label-reading a chore. This recipe keeps things refreshingly straightforward — just nine pure spices, nothing hidden, nothing unnecessary. The combination of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, two kinds of pepper, cayenne, and earthy herbs like oregano and thyme creates that signature deep, complex Creole flavor that works on everything from grilled chicken to roasted vegetables to a big pot of rice. Whisking it together takes all of two minutes, and once it's sealed in a jar it stays potent for up to six months. Having a reliable, made-from-scratch blend on hand means you're always one pinch away from turning a simple weeknight meal into something that tastes like it took real effort.
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16 servings
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
- 2
Whisk or stir with a fork until the spices are evenly distributed and no clumps remain.
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