Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Day 11 of my Edible Christmas Gift Countdown
When in doubt, gift spices. These homemade seasoning blends are flavor-packed, pantry-friendly, and make everyone feel like a weeknight dinner wizard. Just mix, pour into a cute little jar, and slap on a label that says “You’re so seasoned.” Boom. Gift = done.
Get more seasoning blends at thestayathomechef.com/category/cooking-basics/spice-blends
⭐ Way better than store-bought packets
⭐ No preservatives, just flavor
⭐ Cute jar + twine = instant gift magic
🌿🌮🍕🧄🎁🫙✨🥗🧅
DRY RANCH SEASONING
The one that turns sour cream into a dip people hover around.
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried dill
½ teaspoon dried chives
1 teaspoon black pepper
👉 Great in: dips, salad dressings, roasted potatoes, popcorn.
TACO SEASONING
Smoky, spicy, and taco truck–level good.
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
👉 Great in: ground beef, roasted chickpeas, Tex-Mex anything.
ITALIAN SEASONING
Your weeknight pasta just found its soulmate.
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional but recommended)
👉 Great in: pasta sauce, garlic bread, soups, pizza toppings.
HOW TO MAKE ‘EM:
1️⃣ Measure all ingredients for your chosen blend into a small bowl.
2️⃣ Mix well to combine.
3️⃣ Transfer to a small glass jar or spice shaker using a funnel.
4️⃣ Label it with the blend name + a cute usage tip.
STORAGE + GIFTING:
🫙 Shelf-stable for 6+ months—just keep ‘em in a cool, dry spot.
🎁 Add to a basket with olive oil, pasta, or a mini whisk. Or gift all three as a “season’s greetings” trio (sorry, couldn’t help it).
Subscribe for more edible gifts that make you the thoughtful, practical friend everyone low-key envies.
#homemadespices #ediblegifts #diyseasoning #ranchlife #tacotuesday #thestayathomechef
Day 11 of my Edible Christmas Gift Countdown
When in doubt, gift spices. These homemade seasoning blends are flavor-packed, pantry-friendly, and make everyone feel like a weeknight dinner wizard. Just mix, pour into a cute little jar, and slap on a label that says “You’re so seasoned.” Boom. Gift = done.
Get more seasoning blends at thestayathomechef.com/category/cooking-basics/spice-blends
⭐ Way better than store-bought packets
⭐ No preservatives, just flavor
⭐ Cute jar + twine = instant gift magic
🌿🌮🍕🧄🎁🫙✨🥗🧅
DRY RANCH SEASONING
The one that turns sour cream into a dip people hover around.
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried dill
½ teaspoon dried chives
1 teaspoon black pepper
👉 Great in: dips, salad dressings, roasted potatoes, popcorn.
TACO SEASONING
Smoky, spicy, and taco truck–level good.
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
👉 Great in: ground beef, roasted chickpeas, Tex-Mex anything.
ITALIAN SEASONING
Your weeknight pasta just found its soulmate.
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional but recommended)
👉 Great in: pasta sauce, garlic bread, soups, pizza toppings.
HOW TO MAKE ‘EM:
1️⃣ Measure all ingredients for your chosen blend into a small bowl.
2️⃣ Mix well to combine.
3️⃣ Transfer to a small glass jar or spice shaker using a funnel.
4️⃣ Label it with the blend name + a cute usage tip.
STORAGE + GIFTING:
🫙 Shelf-stable for 6+ months—just keep ‘em in a cool, dry spot.
🎁 Add to a basket with olive oil, pasta, or a mini whisk. Or gift all three as a “season’s greetings” trio (sorry, couldn’t help it).
Subscribe for more edible gifts that make you the thoughtful, practical friend everyone low-key envies.
#homemadespices #ediblegifts #diyseasoning #ranchlife #tacotuesday #thestayathomechef
