Honey Free Old Bay–Style Seasoning Blend
That warm, complex aroma when you open a jar of homemade seasoning blend is genuinely one of the small joys of cooking from scratch. This mix layers celery salt, dried herbs, warm spices like turmeric and ginger, and a hint of Ceylon cinnamon into something that tastes deeply familiar yet totally your own. Store-bought spice blends and seafood seasonings can sometimes sneak in unexpected sweeteners or additives, so making your own means you know exactly what's in every pinch. Everything here is pure pantry staples — dried herbs, ground spices, salt — with zero animal-derived sweeteners anywhere in the mix. The optional ground cloves add a subtle depth if you want to lean into the warmth, but the blend is beautifully balanced either way. A quick whisk and a sealed jar is all it takes, and you'll have a versatile seasoning ready to go for the next three months. Shake it over roasted vegetables, seafood, popcorn, or anything else that needs a bold, savory kick.
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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.