{"id":27494,"date":"2022-11-16T03:24:17","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T11:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=27494"},"modified":"2024-05-22T22:40:45","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T05:40:45","slug":"10-useful-homemade-spice-blends-for-your-pantry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-useful-homemade-spice-blends-for-your-pantry\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Useful Homemade Spice Blends for Your Pantry"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/homemade-spice-blends-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"homemade spice blends\" class=\"wp-image-27495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/homemade-spice-blends-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/homemade-spice-blends-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/homemade-spice-blends-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/homemade-spice-blends-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/homemade-spice-blends-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/homemade-spice-blends-1080x540.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>10 Useful Homemade Spice Blends for Your Pantry &#8211; by Samyukta Kartik<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-useful-homemade-spice-blends-for-your-pantry\/#Here_is_a_collection_of_recipes_for_exotic_flavourful_homemade_spice_blends\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\"  >Here is a collection of recipes for exotic, flavourful, homemade spice blends.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-useful-homemade-spice-blends-for-your-pantry\/#1_Speculoos_Spice_Blend\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\"  >1. Speculoos Spice Blend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-useful-homemade-spice-blends-for-your-pantry\/#2_Homemade_Cajun_Seasoning\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\"  >2. Homemade Cajun Seasoning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-useful-homemade-spice-blends-for-your-pantry\/#3_Chinese_Five_Spice_Powder\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\"  >3. Chinese Five Spice Powder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-useful-homemade-spice-blends-for-your-pantry\/#4_Christmas_Spice_Mix\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\"  >4. Christmas Spice Mix<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-useful-homemade-spice-blends-for-your-pantry\/#6_Chaat_Masala\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\"  >6. Chaat Masala<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-useful-homemade-spice-blends-for-your-pantry\/#7_Masala_Chai_Spice_Mix\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\"  >7. Masala Chai Spice Mix<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-useful-homemade-spice-blends-for-your-pantry\/#8_Zaatar_Middle_Eastern_Spice_Mix\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\"  >8. Za\u2019atar Middle Eastern Spice Mix<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-useful-homemade-spice-blends-for-your-pantry\/#9_Korean_Magic_BBQ_Dust\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\"  >9. Korean Magic BBQ Dust<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-useful-homemade-spice-blends-for-your-pantry\/#10_Vegan_Ranch_Mix\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\"  >10. Vegan Ranch Mix<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_is_a_collection_of_recipes_for_exotic_flavourful_homemade_spice_blends\"><\/span>Here is a collection of recipes for exotic, flavourful, homemade spice blends.\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are trying to eat healthier and cut down on your intake of packaged foods with ingredients you don\u2019t really know or understand, making your own homemade spice blends is a great place to start! After all, spices, herbs, and seasonings are the magic ingredients that give flavour to the food that we cook!<br><br>Enjoy exploring and creating with these!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/veggiedesserts.com\/speculoos-spice-biscoff-speculaas\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external nofollow\">Speculoos Spice Blend<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/veggiedesserts.com\/speculoos-spice-biscoff-speculaas\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/biscoff-speculoos-speculaas-3-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"Speculoos Homemade spice blend\" class=\"wp-image-27503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/biscoff-speculoos-speculaas-3-edited.jpeg 1800w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/biscoff-speculoos-speculaas-3-edited-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/biscoff-speculoos-speculaas-3-edited-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/biscoff-speculoos-speculaas-3-edited-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/biscoff-speculoos-speculaas-3-edited-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/biscoff-speculoos-speculaas-3-edited-1080x720.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speculoos is the name of spiced crispy cookies popular across the Netherlands, Belgium and other countries. These cookies are characterized by their caramelized, gingerbread-like flavour. You can make your own speculoos blend from scratch right at home to use in your favourite desserts or breakfast items! Simply stir all of the spices together and seal it up in a jar or container to enjoy all year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/cajun-seasoning\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external nofollow\">Homemade Cajun Seasoning<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/cajun-seasoning\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/istockphoto-1288875495-612x612-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27510\" width=\"739\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/istockphoto-1288875495-612x612-1.jpeg 612w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/istockphoto-1288875495-612x612-1-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This particular bold, zesty, and homemade Cajun seasoning blend is one of those spice mixes that adds a brilliant depth of flavour to so many savoury dishes. The best part is that you don\u2019t need anything fancy to make it\u2014you probably already have all the ingredients in your spice drawer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.feastingathome.com\/chinese-five-spice\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external nofollow\">Chinese Five Spice Powder<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.feastingathome.com\/chinese-five-spice\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/chinese-five-spice-powder-recipe-105-edited.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27512\" title=\"homemade spice blends\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/chinese-five-spice-powder-recipe-105-edited.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/chinese-five-spice-powder-recipe-105-edited-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>According to ancient Chinese medicine, the five elements (fire, water, wood, earth and metal) are manifested in different parts of the body and when there are imbalances in any of these elements, illness can result. For thousands of years, specific herbs and spices have been used to restore balance in the body and that is the origin of this Chinese five-spice powder. Not only is it rich in flavour but also very simple to make at home!<br><br>One lesser-known ingredient this recipe calls for is <em>Szechuan<\/em> peppercorns, but it can be easily substituted with black or pink peppercorns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/thehealthfulideas.com\/christmas-spice-blend\/#tasty-recipes-6113-jump-target\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external nofollow\">Christmas Spice Mix<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thehealthfulideas.com\/christmas-spice-blend\/#tasty-recipes-6113-jump-target\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Christmas-Spice-Blend-11-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"homemade spice blends\" class=\"wp-image-27514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Christmas-Spice-Blend-11-edited.jpeg 1800w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Christmas-Spice-Blend-11-edited-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Christmas-Spice-Blend-11-edited-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Christmas-Spice-Blend-11-edited-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Christmas-Spice-Blend-11-edited-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Christmas-Spice-Blend-11-edited-1080x720.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This homemade spice mix is perfect for all of your holiday baking ideas and can bring festive cheer to so many dishes and drinks. Stir into your latte, spoon into your biscuit dough, sprinkle onto a pie, or stir into your (vegan) buttercream\u2014you can definitely get creative with it! You could even pack it into little glass jars and gift it to your loved ones. Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/someindiangirl.com\/chaat-masala\/#recipe\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external nofollow\">Chaat Masala<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/someindiangirl.com\/chaat-masala\/#recipe\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/best-Chaat-masala-powder-recipe-7-of-7-1-scaled-1-edited.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/best-Chaat-masala-powder-recipe-7-of-7-1-scaled-1-edited.webp 1999w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/best-Chaat-masala-powder-recipe-7-of-7-1-scaled-1-edited-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/best-Chaat-masala-powder-recipe-7-of-7-1-scaled-1-edited-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/best-Chaat-masala-powder-recipe-7-of-7-1-scaled-1-edited-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/best-Chaat-masala-powder-recipe-7-of-7-1-scaled-1-edited-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/best-Chaat-masala-powder-recipe-7-of-7-1-scaled-1-edited-1080x720.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chaat masala powder is a very popular Indian spice blend that tastes tangy and tart with a hint of spice. It\u2019s commonly used for making <em>chaats<\/em> (snacks) such as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianveggiedelight.com\/bhel-puri-chaat\/#recipe\"  rel=\"external nofollow\"><em>bhel puri<\/em><\/a> (spicy puffed rice snack) and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarladalal.com\/aloo-chaat-2582r\"  rel=\"external nofollow\"><em>aloo chaat<\/em><\/a> (Indian potato salad), which are popular street foods in Northern India. However, this spice blend can be used in several other recipes too\u2014try sprinkling some on your popcorn and you\u2019ll be amazed!<br><br>The only lesser-known ingredient you\u2019ll need for this is <em>amchoor <\/em>(dry mango powder), which you should be able to find at your local Indian grocery store. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/masalaandchai.com\/chai-masala-spice-blend\/#recipe\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external nofollow\">Masala Chai Spice Mix<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/masalaandchai.com\/chai-masala-spice-blend\/#recipe\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/istockphoto-1130922737-612x612-1.jpeg\" alt=\"masala chai - homemade spice blends\" class=\"wp-image-27521\" width=\"740\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/istockphoto-1130922737-612x612-1.jpeg 612w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/istockphoto-1130922737-612x612-1-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This small batch homemade masala chai spice is the perfect blend of cardamom, black peppercorn, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, mace, nutmeg, and star anise. Add it to black tea and a plant milk of your choice for a fragrant cup of masala chai or use it to flavour your festive baked goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/zaatar-middle-eastern-spice-mixture-2355844\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external nofollow\">Za\u2019atar Middle Eastern Spice Mix<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/zaatar-middle-eastern-spice-mixture-2355844\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/zaatar-middle-eastern-spice-mixture-2355844-04-1-fe0d38a057184277a20300cb51c3543c-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"za'atar - homemade spice blends\" class=\"wp-image-27522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/zaatar-middle-eastern-spice-mixture-2355844-04-1-fe0d38a057184277a20300cb51c3543c-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/zaatar-middle-eastern-spice-mixture-2355844-04-1-fe0d38a057184277a20300cb51c3543c-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/zaatar-middle-eastern-spice-mixture-2355844-04-1-fe0d38a057184277a20300cb51c3543c-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/zaatar-middle-eastern-spice-mixture-2355844-04-1-fe0d38a057184277a20300cb51c3543c-1080x721.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/zaatar-middle-eastern-spice-mixture-2355844-04-1-fe0d38a057184277a20300cb51c3543c.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine calls for za&#8217;atar in hundreds of recipes\u2014it\u2019s simply sprinkled on a variety of foods to enhance the flavor. The homemade spice mix can also be mixed with olive oil and made into a sort of paste that is spread on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/zaatar-pita-chips-1762937\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">pita bread<\/a> or as a coating for roasted vegetables. Yum!<br><br>The only special ingredients you\u2019ll need for this are <em>sumac<\/em> and <em>marjoram<\/em>, while the others should be much easier to source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/thesubversivetable.com\/korean-magic-bbq-dust\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external nofollow\">Korean Magic BBQ Dust<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thesubversivetable.com\/korean-magic-bbq-dust\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/korean-vegan-bbq-dust-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/korean-vegan-bbq-dust-edited.png 794w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/korean-vegan-bbq-dust-edited-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/korean-vegan-bbq-dust-edited-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Who says a spice rub is only used for meat?! Our creativity can and must extend far beyond. Use this delicious, umami-loaded BBQ spice mix to rub onto your tofu, mushrooms or veggies (such as eggplant, cauliflower, and bell peppers) before they go into the grill, and they\u2019ll come out bursting with these exotic Korean flavours.<br><br>The only special ingredient you\u2019ll need for this is the Korean red chilli powder <em>Gochugaru<\/em>, while the other ingredients are more-or-less standard ones. If you can\u2019t find <em>Gochugaru<\/em>, just substitute it with another red chilli powder!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickuplimes.com\/recipe\/vegan-ranch-mix-5\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external nofollow\">Vegan Ranch Mix<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickuplimes.com\/recipe\/vegan-ranch-mix-5\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1fdfccb3743aab82e902306323084719-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"homemade spice blends\" class=\"wp-image-27526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1fdfccb3743aab82e902306323084719-edited.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1fdfccb3743aab82e902306323084719-edited-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1fdfccb3743aab82e902306323084719-edited-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1fdfccb3743aab82e902306323084719-edited-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1fdfccb3743aab82e902306323084719-edited-1080x721.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It becomes incredibly easy to make a vegan ranch dressing or dip at home once you have this dry mix on hand! With the addition of nutritional yeast, the mix gets that sour, cheesy kick that is characteristic of Ranch. Fresh, homemade, and free from additives, this is SO much healthier than the dry ranch seasoning packets that you see at western grocery stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope this article has given you some inspiration! Remember that homemade spice mixes tend to settle and sometimes clump up a little at times. Just give the mix a stir each time you use it to refresh the mix.<br><br>If you have little ones around, this also makes for a very fun and engaging bonding activity! \ud83d\ude42\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which homemade spice blend do you plan to try out first? Let us know in the comments.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Articles:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-easy-vegan-recipes-for-homemade-dairy-alternatives\/\" >10 Easy Vegan Recipes for Homemade Dairy Alternatives<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-vegan-halloween-candy-recipes-for-kids-adults\/\" >10 Vegan Candy Recipes for Kids &amp; Adults<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/your-seven-course-plant-based-christmas-menu\/\" >Your Seven-Course Plant-Based Christmas Menu<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-traditional-vegan-soup-recipes-from-around-the-world\/\" >10 Traditional Vegan Soup Recipes From Around the World<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Check out the rest of the<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>\u00a0HappyCow blog<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0for vegan tips, guides, recipes, and more! 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After all, spices, herbs, and seasonings are the magic ingredients that give flavour to the food that we cook! Enjoy exploring and creating with these! 1. Speculoos Spice Blend Speculoos is the name of spiced crispy cookies popular across the Netherlands, Belgium and other countries. These cookies are characterized by their caramelized, gingerbread-like flavour. You can make your own speculoos blend from scratch right at home to use in your favourite desserts or breakfast items! Simply stir all of the spices together and seal it up in a jar or container to enjoy all year. 2. Homemade Cajun Seasoning This particular bold, zesty, and homemade Cajun seasoning blend is one of those spice mixes that adds a brilliant depth of flavour to so many savoury dishes. The best part is that you don\u2019t need anything fancy to make it\u2014you probably already have all the ingredients in your spice drawer! 3. 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