Almond Free Old Bay–Style Seasoning Blend
Homemade spice blends are one of those small kitchen wins that make everything taste better, and this one delivers serious depth with pantry staples you likely already have on hand. Store-bought seasoning blends can be a minefield — shared production lines and vague "natural flavors" labels make it genuinely hard to know what's inside the jar. Mixing your own means you control every single ingredient, which is a huge relief when you're navigating a tree nut allergy. The combination of celery salt, warm turmeric, ginger, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon creates that bold, briny, slightly spicy flavor profile that works beautifully on seafood, roasted vegetables, or popcorn. Whisking until no streaks of turmeric remain is the key step — it ensures every pinch you shake out is perfectly balanced. Sealed in an airtight jar, this blend stays fresh for up to three months, so you can batch it once and reach for it all season long.
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16 servings
- 2 tbsp celery salt
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves (optional)
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the celery salt, dried parsley, turmeric, ginger, thyme, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, Ceylon cinnamon, ground cloves (if using), and fine sea salt in a small mixing bowl and whisk until evenly blended with no streaks of turmeric remaining.
- 2
Transfer the blend to an airtight jar or container, seal tightly, and store at room temperature away from direct light and heat for up to 3 months.