Caffeine Free Old Bay–Style Seasoning Blend
Homemade spice blends are one of those kitchen projects that feel almost too easy for how rewarding they are, and this one delivers serious depth with nothing more than a whisk and a jar. The warm backbone of turmeric and ginger plays beautifully against the herbal lift of parsley, thyme, oregano, and basil, while celery salt ties everything together with that signature briny punch. A whisper of Ceylon cinnamon — and optional cloves for those who want a little extra intrigue — rounds out the blend in a way that feels complex without being fussy. For anyone watching their caffeine intake, store-bought seasoning blends can be a surprisingly murky territory, but every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. You simply combine, whisk until the turmeric is fully incorporated, and seal it up in an airtight jar where it will keep for up to three months. Use it on seafood, roasted vegetables, popcorn, or anywhere you'd reach for a classic coastal-style seasoning — the possibilities are genuinely endless.
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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.