Turmeric 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 when you're avoiding certain ingredients, since turmeric often sneaks into commercial blends as a colorant or filler without much fanfare on the label. Making your own means you control every single component — and this lineup of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, and a trio of peppers delivers all the depth and fire you'd expect from a classic Creole mix. The double hit of black and white pepper alongside cayenne gives it a complex, building heat that feels anything but one-dimensional. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a bowl and a fork, and once it's sealed in a jar it'll keep for up to six months, ready to season chicken, seafood, rice dishes, or roasted vegetables on demand. Having a reliable, from-scratch blend like this on hand is genuinely one of the easiest ways to level up your cooking without ever second-guessing what's inside.
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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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