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Taco, Cajun and Chili Seasoning...oh my




So, I am going to let you guys in on a little secret about me. I am a spice fanatic. I have a whole spice cabinet full of glorious spices. You name it, its probably there. The smell when I open the spice cabinet sends me into a culinary euphoria....

Sorry, I was daydreaming there. Anyways, I hate using those packaged seasonings due to the high content of MSG and other fake crap so I want to share a few of my go to seasoning recipes! These are pretty basic and easy to make. I typically double or triple the recipe to last us a while.

I absolutely love these mini mason jars as they are perfect for seasonings and sauces. They are fairly cheap and you can get them at most grocery stores or Wal-Mart.

Nicole's Taco Seasoning


We eat a LOT of Taco style meals in our house so I typically triple this recipe.

  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1  1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp sea salt and pepper







Cajun Seasoning


  • 2 Tbsp paprika, sea salt, garlic powder, chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper,oregano, thyme, pepper, basil
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar (optional)








Chili Seasoning


  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp oregano
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp basil, pepper, paprika, cayenne, salt, cinnamon

*omit the cayenne for a milder version. I omit it when feeding chili to my kiddos.




Hope you guys enjoy and let me know your favorite homemade seasonings in the comments below!

Thanks, Nicole. 




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