You control the spice, the heat, and the freshness. Simply Recipes / Sharee Hill Sure, you can buy seasoning blends at the store, but you're often getting more of exactly what you don't want—salt.

Rubs and seasoning blends are one of the easiest and tastiest ways to add flavor to grilled and roasted foods. Many can be made with items already in your pantry -- and unlike commercially prepared ...

During fall, pumpkin spice-flavored treats make their appearance just about, well, everywhere. But do you even know what’s in it? Here’s what it is and why you should make it at home. (Hint: It’s as ...

To get back to basics, we asked three chefs to share the most-used spices in their pantries and reveal their own go-to ...

Spice blends! No, I’m not just talking about the upcoming Posh-less Spice Girls reunion tour. I’m talking about making your own ginger, (not-so-) scary, baby (-portion), posh (/cheap) and, um, sporty ...

During the rainy months, digestion can slow down and the body becomes more vulnerable to infections. Many families turn to traditional food practices to maintain balance. Spices are valued for their ...

Make your own homemade Italian Seasoning with dehydrated herbs or store bought. You'll save tons of money and when using the dried herbs you have preserved you will have the freshest seasoning blends ...

Last Friday, I hit the road at the ungodly hour of 6 a.m. for a weekend visit with my son, daughter-in-law and grandsons. Why 6 a.m.?, you ask. My original plan was to leave at 10 a.m., but Mother ...

I am going to let you in on a secret: Most of those bottled spice blends you are buying from your grocery store are nothing more than lightly fragranced sawdust, as far as I'm concerned. By the time ...

Sure, you can buy seasoning blends at the store, but you're often getting more of exactly what you don't want—salt. Plus anti-caking agents, and a questionable level of freshness. That's why I love ...