5 Spice Blends To Make From Home

Are you looking to get a little creative in the kitchen in a lasting and meaningful way? Spice blends are a great way to show off your knowledge and artistic style with flavor and texture. And the best part, spices can last for years. The right spice blend can make any dinner feel like a 5 star meal. Yet making that perfect spice blend for your meal can take great skill of what to pair with your spice blend. Finding that fine balance of texture and natural flavor of your ingredients is no easy task. But you don’t have to do it alone. Soceity19 is here to help! Liven up your culinary skills with a fun and flavorful challenge this year. Here are 5 spice blends to make from home.

This spice blend is perfect for dark meats.

1. Chimichurri

Are you looking for an ultimate spice that will go great on meat? This spice is perfect for when you’re looking for that sweet depth of herb followed by that sweet heat kick of cumin and paprika. Chimichurri is especially great for highlighting the flavors of fatty dark meats such as lamb or duck. This spice can actually take some of the gaminess out of your meat that you might not normally eat.The color of this spice is gorgeous and is perfect for when you’re looking to show off at your next dinner. Wow your friends for your next party and expand your cooking horizons with this spice. 

Ingredients

• 1 pinch paprika
• 1 pinch garlic salt
• 1 pinch dried red bell pepper
• 1 pinch dried parsley
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1 small pinch cumin
• 1 small pinch sumac
• 1 small pinch oregano
• 1 pinch dried tomato

Directions

Prep your spice blend by taking a mortar and pestle and grinding up the dried ingredients. Blend all ingredients together and store in a cool dry place. Prep with your favorite foods and enjoy. 

This spice blend is perfect for bringing that sweet heat.

2. Spanish Spice Blend

When you’re looking for a fast and easy spice that brings the heat for your next dinner, this spice is perfect for you. A Spanish spice blend is great for livening up any ingredient. I personally love to use this blend on veggies to bring in that extra depth of flavor and heat. This spice blend is also great for using in a marinade when you’re looking for that fast taco meat prep to add to your late night dinners. Spice up your next meal with the heat of a Spanish spice blend. 

Ingredients

• ¼ cup smoked paprika
• 1 ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

Directions

Combine your ingredients of your spice blend, including your paprika, pepper, cumin, red pepper and cayenne pepper. Store in a dry cool place. Sprinkle, cook and enjoy. 

This spice blend is perfect for any cookout.

3. BBQ Spice Rub

Looking for something sweet and smokey for your next cookout? No problem! This spice rub is perfect for all your sweet smokey needs. This recipe brings that sweet sour tang of a Texas BBQ sauce right to your kitchen. When you’re looking for a spice perfect for your comfort food, try this spice blend out. I personally love this spice over some freshly cooked kettle chips served with some homemade bbq sauce. It adds that perfect smokey kick to the natural salty crunch of the kettle chips. And while it may sound strange, this blend makes anything taste great. Prep the spice that brings people together over a classic cookout with this fast and easy spice blend. 

Ingredients

• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup paprika
• 1 pinch ground pepper
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch chili powder
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch onion powder

Directions

Mix all your ingredients together, including your brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, pepper and onion powder. Store in the freezer in a resealable bag. Rub on your favorite ingredients, cook and enjoy. 

This spice blend is perfect for livening up your veggies or stir fry.

4. Asian Spice

Looking to capture that unique flavor and style of Asia for your next meal? This spice recipe is fantastic for adding that sweet saltiness that is perfect for veggies and noodles. This spice is the perfect blend of salt and sour that both challenges and compliments traditional ingredients. This spice blend is perfect for those adventurous souls out there looking to get a little more out of their ingredients. When you’re looking to up your stir fry game or any meal prep, try this spice blend out. 

Ingredients

• ¼ cup onion powder
• ¼ cup garlic powder
• 2 pinches red pepper flakes
• 2 pinches ground ginger
• 2 large pinches black pepper

Directions

Combine your spice ingredients and store in a dry cool place. Use while you’re cooking your favorite stir fry recipe or meal. Enjoy. 

This blend is perfect for that balance of zest and richness.

5. Italian Seasoning

This would not be a spice blend list without the ultimate classic. Italian seasoning is versatile in its many uses and strong distinct flavors. It’s great when you’re looking to make a lasting impression and quick prep of chicken, duck and pasta. This spice goes especially well with meats and ingredients that are rich in flavor. This spice blend has a unique way of cutting through richness and leaving you with a perfectly balanced meal of spice and savory. When you’re looking to add that rich balance to your next dinner, try this spice blend out. 

Ingredients

• 1 ½ tsp dried oregano
• 1 small pinch dried marjoram
• 1 tiny pinch dried basil
• ½ tsp dried rosemary
• ½ tsp dried sage

Directions

Blend the ingredients of your spice blend together. Use when you’re cooking something rich and decadent. Watch the magic happen. Serve and enjoy. 

When you’re looking for that perfect spice blend for your next meal, it can be hard to find the spice blend to match you. Making spice blends is a fun science experience that can be directly applied to the real world and your taste buds. Explore your sense of adventure and culinary skill with these spice blends.