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Homemade Spice Mixes and Herb Blends for Gift Giving + Free Printable Tags

Melissa Norris
Easy and delicious homemade herb & spice mixes, perfect for your kitchen and gift giving.
3.97 from 57 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine American, Italian, Mexican
Servings 12 servings
Calories 6 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Spice Jars

Ingredients
  

Italian Seasoning

  • 1/4 cup basil
  • 2 Tbsp thyme
  • 2 Tbsp marjoram
  • 2 Tbsp rosemary
  • 2 Tbsp oregano

Ranch Dip Mix

  • 1/3 cup parsley
  • 6 tsp dill
  • 4 tsp chives
  • 4 tsp onion powder
  • 4 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp salt

Taco Seasoning

  • 1/4 cup chilli powder
  • 8 tsp cumin
  • 3 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp granulated garlic
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp salt

Bouquet Garni

  • 2 Tbsp summer savory
  • 2 Tbsp basil
  • 2 Tbsp sage
  • 1 Tbsp oregano
  • 1 Tbsp marjoram
  • 1 Tbsp rosemary
  • 1 Tbsp thyme
  • 1 Tbsp dill

Instructions
 

Directions for All Mixes

  • Combine all of the herbs and/or spices in a bowl
  • Transfer the mix into a jar.  A funnel can be helpful!
  • Close the jar, tie on a tag, and it's ready to go!

Notes

*Nutrition facts and serving size are for the ranch mix.
Using Homemade Herb and Spice Blends
    • Italian Mix - Cover your favorite pot roast with olive oil, add some Italian seasoning, and a sprinkle of black pepper along with the ranch mix for a delicious main dish. You can also mix the Italian seasoning into stews like this old-fashioned beef stew.
    • Bouquet Garni - Add to soups, pork, chicken, turkey, and stews.
    • Taco Seasoning - Make nacho popcorn, or use it to season ground beef and homemade chili.
Storage
I prefer using glass jars to store spices. Glass preserves freshness for a longer time. They have the best flavor for approximately six months but are still usable past this time.
    • Card Stock - I like this Kraft card stock paper for labels if I am giving blends as gifts, but this is optional. You can label the jars with a permanent marker as well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1TablespoonCalories: 6kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.03gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 196mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 159IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword homemade seasoning mixes, homemade spice mixes for gifts
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