Spice mixes

This is a great seasoning for any meat. You can make more of it all at once and store it in an airtight container. Make sure you store it in a cool, dry place.

Easy, homemade taco seasoning is cheaper than store-bought versions.

'When you first start on a low-salt diet, everything tastes bland until your taste buds have time to adjust. This seasoning will help overcome that blandness,' promises Roma Lea Short of Baldwyn, Mississippi. 'Some people still reach for the salt shaker out of habit. Put this seasoning on the table instead of salt--they can shake in on and be satisfied. It tastes great!'

You can give fish, beef, pork or poultry a zesty boast with this spicy seasoning. I like to sprinkle the mix on catfish fillets before broiling them.