This robust blend of salt, spices and herbs is our favorite go-to for sprinkling on just about everything from salads to chicken, fish, pork or potatoes. We especially like it for roasted vegetables because the sugar in the mixture helps them caramelize beautifully as they roast.

All-Purpose Seasoning Blend

This all-purpose blend of salt, spices and herbs is versatile enough to use on a wide variety of foods including roasted vegetables, meats, potatoes and salads.

Author: Lynne Webb
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: about 3 ounces

Ingredients

1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon dried parsley, lightly crushed
1-1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons minced onion
1-1/2 teaspoons dried tarragon, lightly crushed
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
1-1/2 to 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

Add all the ingredients except for the sugar to a small bowl and combine well. Mix in 1-1/2 tablespoons of the sugar, taste and add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon if desired.
Transfer the seasoning to a standard-sized spice jar with a large-hole shaker top and tight-fitting lid. Store in a cool, dry place and use as desired.

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