Back in the day when the first cooking shows started popping up, I was a huge fan. These days, there are networks filled with cooking shows of all kinds and I watch them several times a week.
One of the first shows was Paula Deen’s. She used her own house seasoning in so many of her recipes and it looked so simple. In time, she bottled it and sold it and it was a staple in our home.
Because it was so easy to use and I went through it so fast, I decided to make my own from scratch so it was readily on hand. Google saved the day when I found so many recipes for it! The basic ingredients are salt, pepper, and garlic powder but I have put my own spin on it.
In the meantime, I have been tweaking it through the years to make it my own. I also make it in bulk and make enough to give away for hostess gifts and as party favors.
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Since the holidays are over, I have plans to share several recipes with you in the coming months, and my house seasoning is a fundamental part of most of my recipes. The ingredients are so typically used in most savory recipes and in similar proportions.
Holliday’s House Seasoning
In my years of tweaking this recipe, here are my findings. Instead of Kosher salt or iodized salt like other recipes call for, I have settled on using
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It is important to choose a fine grain of the salt rather than a course ground salt. With regard to the pepper, I use a fine grind rather than a table grind. The texture works better with the fine grain of the sea salt. For the garlic, I have found that garlic GRANULES works better than garlic POWDER. It balances better with the textures of the salt and pepper.
These are the products I used for this recipe, but when I make larger batches of my house seasoning, I typically buy my supplies from Costco or Walmart in bulk, which is even more economical.
Holliday’s House Seasoning
This is my spin on Paula Deen’s House Seasoning that I have been using for years. It is perfect for seasoning poultry, fish, meats, vegetables, eggs, dressings and more.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Himalayn Pink Sea Salt fine ground
- 1/4 Cup Pepper fine ground
- 1/4 Cup Garlic Granules
Recipe Notes
Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to one year.
I keep a ramekin bowl filled with my Holliday’s House Seasoning right next to my stove and near my other condiments on my counter for easy access. This way, I am not having to pull out my salt, pepper, and garlic powder every time I am cooking. Easy peasy!
Here are a few recipes and DIY projects where I have used my House Seasoning…
Easy Homemade House Seasoning Gifts
Roasted Rosemary Marcona Almonds
Mediterranean Tomato Bruschetta Appetizer
Thank you so much for sharing this Holly! I am very interested in using the seasoning…what do you add this seasoning to or in place of?
It is a combination of salt, pepper and garlic powder in the right proportions for typical savory recipes. I use in almost every recipe that calls for salt and pepper! Give it a whirl!
Thanks for sharing the recipe! Love that you are going to share some of these this coming year!
Thanks, my friend! I needed to work on my food photography so I could feel better about posting them! XO
This looks like the perfect “all seasoning” for the pantry! I am making some tonight to keep on hand!!!
Excellent, Jamie! It really makes things so easy rather than having to pull out these ingredients that are included in most savory recipes! I hope you enjoy it…the Himalayan Sea Salt is the key!
Oh this looks absolutely yummy and will be on my list to make!!! Thank you for sharing.
Oh, I am so glad! You will love the simplicity and convenience of having it pre-made! Enjoy!! XO
Thank you for sharing this seasoning mix! I cannot wait to try it!
Hi Mansa, I think you will appreciate how easy it makes things! Plus, it is so easy to make in bulk! Thank you for stopping by!
This seems so simple to make, but I’m sure it packs a lot of flavor. thanks so much for sharing Holly!
It is so simple and even more convenient! So many recipes call for all three ingredients! XO
Homemade seasoning is the best! I’d like to try this and keep some on hand.
I highly recommend it! It also makes it easy for my kids if they are trying to cook something simple since they don’t have to pull out all of the elements separately!
This is such a great idea! And a huge cost savings… Thanks Holliday! Excited to try it.
Thanks, Tana! It is especially cost saving when you make batches in bulk (I use the extra to give as party favors or hostess gifts (more on that coming soon!!). 🙂
I love the recipe, also love that you have a button to jump right to the recipe at the top. I wish more people would do that! Also love your pin labels. Do you add that beige heart as part of the image or us that a plugin of some sort?
Hi Gail! My pin labels are added automatically by a plug-in called “jQuery Pin it Button” and it is easy to set up. Thanks for stopping by and I am so glad you liked the recipe. Give it a whirl!
I use a lot of seasoning when i cook and this sounds delish, gotta try it! Thanks for sharing 🙂
You are so welcome, Laila! It cuts down so much time for it all to be pre-mixed! Have a great day!!
This would be good on absolutely everything!
Right, Jane?! We use it every day for sure!
I am definitely making this for my Bunco group. Everyone usually goes home with a little gift. This will be perfect!
Oh, how fun! What a nice idea. They will love it!!
Great seasoning! Where did you get those darling little jars?
Believe it or not, I bought them at Hobby Lobby at 50% off for only $1.00 each!! I also linked a few similar options in my post, if you would rather order some online. Thanks for stopping by!
I’ve been using Paula Deen‘s house seasoning for years and love your twist on that recipe with the pink Himalayan salt!
Thanks, girl! I am happy to give you a batch of it! 🙂
Thank you… I’d happily welcome a batch from you!
On it! I will let you know when I have it ready for you! XO