Mediterranean Diet Friendly Old Bay–Style Seasoning Blend
Keeping a well-stocked spice cabinet is one of the easiest ways to make wholesome, flavor-forward cooking feel effortless, and this homemade seasoning blend delivers serious depth with every pinch. It leans on a lineup of dried herbs and warm spices — parsley, thyme, oregano, basil, turmeric, ginger, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon — that reads like a love letter to the kind of aromatic, plant-forward cooking the Mediterranean approach is built on. Store-bought seasoning blends can hide surprising amounts of additives, anti-caking agents, or excess sodium, so mixing your own puts you fully in control of what goes into your food. The process couldn't be simpler: whisk everything together until the turmeric is fully incorporated and no streaks remain, then seal it in an airtight jar and you're set for up to three months. Turmeric and ginger bring both color and anti-inflammatory credentials, while the garlic and onion powder add savory backbone without any fuss. Sprinkle it over roasted fish, toss it with vegetables before they hit the oven, or stir it into a grain bowl dressing — the possibilities are genuinely endless. Once you have a jar of this on the shelf, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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.