Dairy Free Old Bay–Style Seasoning Blend
Spice blends seem like they should always be dairy free by default, but plenty of commercial seafood seasonings and seasoning packets sneak in anti-caking agents or are processed on shared lines with dairy-containing products. Making your own from scratch eliminates all of that guesswork in one quick stir. This blend layers celery salt, garlic, onion, and a warm backbone of turmeric and ginger, with dried herbs like thyme, oregano, and basil rounding everything out into something genuinely complex. A touch of Ceylon cinnamon adds a subtle sweetness that keeps the whole blend from tasting flat or one-dimensional. Everything goes into a single bowl, gets whisked together until that bright turmeric color is fully distributed, and then it's ready to jar up and use whenever you need it. It's the kind of pantry staple that makes weeknight cooking feel a little more intentional, whether you're seasoning seafood, roasted vegetables, or a pot of something simmering on the stove.
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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.