DIY Father’s Day Spice Blends
The best gifts are edible or useful. With Father’s
Day coming up, we’re delighted to offer you an
idea that is both of those things: homemade
spice blends and spice rubs! Visit our bulk
department to pick up the perfect amount of herbs and spices for these recipes.
Making your own spice blends is healthier than most store-bought blends (which
usually contain lots of salt), more economical (our bulk spices and herbs are
inexpensive), and is a fun project for kids and adults alike.
Layer or mix the ingredients in these recipes into an air-tight glass container, and
decorate with a ribbon, tag, or special Father’s Day sticker!
All-Purpose Spice Mix
4 tablespoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
3 tablespoon kosher salt
3 tablespoon onion powder
3 tablespoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons ground coriander
3 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Cajun Spice Rub
1/2 cup paprika
1/2 cup granulated garlic
1/4 cup granulated onion
1/4 cup fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup dried oregano
1/4 cup dried thyme
2 tbsp cayenne pepper
Spicy Montreal Mix for Steak or Burgers (makes 1 cup)
1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup ground black pepper
1/4 cup granulated onion
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
Smoky Fennel Mix for Pork Ribs, Tenderloin, or Chops (makes about 3/4 cup)
1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup ground black pepper
2 tablespoons celery salt
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon ground fennel
North African Rub for Chicken and Fish
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
Pinch cayenne powder
Taco Seasoning
1/4 cup Chili Powder
1/4 cup Cumin Powder
1 Tablespoon Garlic powder
1 Tablespoon Onion powder
1 teaspoon Oregano leaf (or oregano leaf powder)
Pinch of paprika
1/4 cup Himalayan salt or Sea salt (optional)
1 teaspoon ground pepper
Curry Powder
1/2 cup Paprika
1/4 cup Cumin
1 tablespoon Fennel Powder
2 Tablespoons Fenugreek powder (optional)- gives sweetness
2 tablespoons Ground Mustard Powder
1 tablespoon ground Red Pepper Flakes (optional)- adds spiciness
3 tablespoons ground Coriander (optional)
1/4 cup ground Turmeric
1 tablespoon ground Cardamom (optional)
1 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder
1/2 teaspoon Cloves Powder (optional) – Adds complex flavor
Italian Seasoning
1/2 cup Basil leaf
1/2 cup Marjoram Leaf
1/2 cup Oregano leaf
1/4 cup cut and sifted Rosemary Leaf
1/4 cup Thyme Leaf
2 tablespoons Garlic Powder (optional, especially if you cook with fresh garlic)
Asian 5-Spice Seasoning
2 tablespoons Anise Powder
1 tablespoon Ground Pepper
1 tablespoon ground Fennel
1 tablespoon Cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground Cloves
1 tablespoon Himalayan or sea salt