I love seasoning. I mean, I really LOVE seasoning. Food (and life) NEEDS flavor. Know what I mean? Of course, you do! Having a few “staple” spices on hand is important, of course, but you really don’t want to just stick with basics. At the very minimum, you want to have a good Italian Seasoning on hand, as well as a good Taco Seasoning.

But why make your own?

Good question! And I have two good answers for you. First, it’s more economical. Goodness knows there’s enough to spend our hard-earned money on, and those little store-bought packets are expensive for what you actually get in them. And second, you’re in control! You know exactly what is in your seasoning, there’s no preservatives or chemicals, you can adjust your salt intake, you can add a little more of this or take away a little bit of that based on your taste preference, and you can pronounce all of it! See? You’re in control.

Here is the homemade taco seasoning I’ve settled on, perfected to my family’s taste. Feel free to adjust any ingredient amount to make it your own. Go ahead, go crazy… you’re in control!