Have you ever opened your pantry and realized how many seasoning packets, spice blends, boxed dinner kits, gravy packets, soup mixes, and convenience foods are tucked away on the shelves?
For years, I bought many of those same products. Taco seasoning. Ranch mix. Burger seasoning. Rice mixes. Pasta mixes. Gravy packets. Soup starters. They were convenient, but they also added up quickly.
Eventually, I started experimenting with making my own.
What began as a simple homemade seasoning blend turned into something much larger. More than 10 years ago, we began creating and selling many of these seasoning mixes, dry rubs, pantry staples, and convenience foods through our previous company, both locally and online.
Over time, that collection continued to grow and eventually became the foundation for what you see here today. From copycat grocery store favorites and homemade pantry staples to dry rubs, soup bases, rice mixes, gravy mixes, sauce mixes, and mason jar gifts, this collection represents years of recipe development, testing, and sharing with home cooks just like you.
Today, This Old Baker is home to one of the largest collections of homemade pantry mixes and seasoning recipes I’ve ever imagined creating.
Whether you’re looking to save money, reduce trips to the grocery store, stock your pantry, prepare thoughtful gifts, or simply enjoy cooking from scratch, you’ll find something here.
This collection brings together more than 175 homemade seasonings, dry rubs, copycat recipes, pantry mixes, and convenience foods all in one place. This does not include the exclusive recipes that are in ebooks.
Welcome to the pantry.
Why Make Your Own Seasoning Mixes?
One of the biggest benefits of homemade seasoning mixes is knowing exactly what goes into them.
When you make your own blends, you control the ingredients, the salt level, the spice level, and the overall flavor. You can customize recipes to fit your family’s preferences while avoiding ingredients you may not want.
Homemade mixes can also help stretch your grocery budget.
A single seasoning packet may not seem expensive, but when you buy several every week, the cost adds up. Making larger batches at home often saves money while ensuring you always have your favorite blends ready to use.
Another advantage is convenience.
Having jars of homemade mixes on hand makes weeknight cooking easier. Instead of measuring six or seven spices every time you cook, you simply grab a prepared blend and get dinner started.
Many of these recipes also make excellent mason jar gifts for holidays, birthdays, teachers, neighbors, and anyone who enjoys cooking.
Start Here If You’re New
Jump to a section:
- Why Make Your Own Seasoning Mixes?
- Start Here If You’re New
- Most Popular Copycat Recipes
- Copycat Kinder’s Seasonings
- BBQ Rubs & Smoker Blends
- Burger & Steak Seasonings
- Chicken Seasonings
- Salt-Free & Lower Sodium Seasonings
- Taco, Tex-Mex & Southwest Mixes
- Ranch, Dip & Dressing Mixes
- Soup Mixes
- Gravy Mixes
- Pantry Convenience Mixes
- Sauces, Gravies & Potato Mixes
- Copycat Helper Mixes
- Rice & Pasta Mixes
- Popcorn Seasonings
- Mason Jar Gift Mixes
- Pantry Staples
- Base Mixes & Pantry Foundations
- Pantry Baking & Convenience Mixes
- Coffee, Cocoa, Creamers & Drink Mixes
- Building a Homemade Pantry One Jar at a Time
If you’re just beginning your homemade pantry journey, these are some of the recipes I recommend starting with.
- Taco Seasoning – A versatile blend perfect for tacos, soups, casseroles, and more.
- Garlic Herb Complete Seasoning – A flavorful all-purpose blend that works on everything from vegetables to chicken.
- Copycat Kinder’s The Blend – One of the most popular copycat seasonings on the site.
- Ranch Dressing Mix – A pantry staple with countless uses beyond salad dressing.
- Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning – Perfect for chicken, vegetables, potatoes, and meal prep.
- Dry Onion Soup Mix – An old-fashioned pantry favorite used in soups, dips, casseroles, and slow cooker recipes.
Most Popular Copycat Recipes
These are some of the copycat recipes readers come back to again and again. If you’re new to This Old Baker, this is a great place to begin.
- Copycat Chicken Shit Seasoning Mix
- Copycat No Shit Salt-Free Seasoning Mix
- Copycat Special Shit Seasoning Mix
- Copycat Dan-O’s Seasoning
- Copycat Kinder’s Cowboy Butter
- Copycat Grill Mates Burger Seasoning
- Copycat Orange Julius Mix
- Copycat Dan-O’s Cheesoning
Copycat Kinder’s Seasonings
Kinder’s seasonings have become incredibly popular thanks to their bold flavors and versatility. These homemade copycat versions help you recreate many of those favorite flavors using pantry ingredients you may already have on hand.
All-Purpose & Everyday Blends
- Copycat Kinder’s All-Purpose Meat & Veggie Rub
- Copycat Kinder’s All-Purpose Seasoning
- Copycat Kinder’s The Blend
Garlic & Butter Favorites
- Copycat Kinder’s Brown Butter Garlic
- Copycat Kinder’s Buttery Garlic & Herb
- Copycat Kinder’s Caramelized Onion Butter
- Copycat Kinder’s Cowboy Butter
- Copycat Kinder’s Woodfired Garlic
Burger & Steak Favorites
- Copycat Kinder’s Butcher’s Burger Blend
- Copycat Kinder’s Buttery Burger Blend
- Copycat Kinder’s Buttery Steakhouse
- Copycat Kinder’s Steak Blend
- Copycat Kinder’s Steakhouse Potato
BBQ & Bold Flavors
- Copycat Kinder’s Brown Sugar BBQ Rub
- Copycat Kinder’s Hickory Brown Sugar Rub
- Copycat Kinder’s Honey Chipotle
- Copycat Kinder’s Korean BBQ
- Copycat Kinder’s Red Jalapeño Garlic
Global Flavor Blends
- Copycat Kinder’s Fajita Blend
- Copycat Kinder’s Greek Blend
- Copycat Kinder’s Grilled Chicken
- Copycat Kinder’s Honey Mustard
BBQ Rubs & Smoker Blends
Few things add flavor to grilled food like a good dry rub. These homemade BBQ blends are perfect for ribs, pulled pork, chicken, brisket, vegetables, and anything headed to the smoker.
Whether you prefer sweet, smoky, spicy, or savory flavors, these recipes help bring backyard barbecue flavor to your kitchen.
- Kansas City Rib Rub
- Texas Dry Rub
- South Carolina Mustard Dry Rub
- Pork Rub Seasoning
- Copycat Kinder’s Brown Sugar BBQ Rub
- Copycat Kinder’s Hickory Brown Sugar Rub
- Hot Honey Seasoning Mix
- Teriyaki Seasoning and Rub
Burger & Steak Seasonings
A great burger or steak doesn’t need much, but the right seasoning can make all the difference.
These blends are perfect for burgers, steaks, meatloaf, grilled vegetables, and weeknight dinners.
- Burger Seasoning
- Copycat Grill Mates Burger Seasoning
- Copycat Kinder’s Butcher’s Burger Blend
- Copycat Kinder’s Buttery Burger Blend
- Copycat Kinder’s Buttery Steakhouse
- Copycat Kinder’s Steak Blend
- Copycat Montreal Steak Seasoning
- Copycat McCormick’s Smash Seasoning
Chicken Seasonings
Chicken is one of the most versatile proteins you can cook, which means it’s always helpful to have a variety of seasoning blends available.
From grilled chicken and roasted chicken to casseroles and meal prep, these recipes add plenty of flavor.
- Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning
- Copycat Kinder’s Grilled Chicken
- Copycat Nashville Hot Chicken Seasoning
- Copycat KFC Seasoning Mix
- Southwest Chicken Seasoning
- Copycat Kinder’s Fajita Blend
- Chicken Salad Seasoning Mix
- Turkey Seasoning Rub
Salt-Free & Lower Sodium Seasonings
Whether you’re watching sodium or simply looking for flavorful alternatives, these blends prove you don’t need a lot of salt to create delicious meals.
These recipes rely on herbs, spices, garlic, onion, and other ingredients to build flavor naturally.
- Copycat No Shit Salt-Free Seasoning Mix
- Copycat Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle Seasoning Mix
- Copycat Dan-O’s Seasoning
- Garlic Herb Complete Seasoning
- Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- Vegetable Seasoning Mix
Taco, Tex-Mex & Southwest Mixes
If Taco Tuesday is a regular event in your home, you’ll love having these homemade blends stocked in your pantry. From tacos and fajitas to rice dishes, casseroles, and Mexican-inspired meals, these seasonings make dinner quick and flavorful.
Many of these recipes can be made in larger batches and stored in mason jars, making weeknight cooking even easier.
- Taco Seasoning
- Cheesy Taco Seasoning Mix
- Fajita Seasoning Mix
- Copycat Kinder’s Fajita Blend
- Elote Seasoning Mix
- Enchilada Sauce Mix
- Southwest Chicken Seasoning
- Copycat Slap Ya Mama Seasoning
- Copycat Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning
- Homemade Yellow Rice Seasoning Mix
- Copycat Knorr Mi Arroz Red Rice Seasoning Mix
Ranch, Dip & Dressing Mixes
Homemade dressing and dip mixes are some of the most versatile pantry staples you can keep on hand. These blends work for dips, dressings, vegetables, potatoes, pasta salads, and countless everyday recipes.
- Ranch Dressing Mix (Buttermilk)
- Dry Sour Cream Pantry Mix
- Worcestershire Sauce Powder
- Pasta Salad Seasoning Mix
- Garlic Herb Complete Seasoning
- Copycat Dan-O’s Cheesoning Seasoning
Soup Mixes
Soup mixes are one of the easiest ways to build a homemade pantry. These recipes are useful in soups, casseroles, slow cooker meals, gravies, and comfort food favorites.
Having a few jars on the shelf means you’re always one step closer to dinner.
- Dry Onion Soup Mix
- Beef Stew Seasoning Mix
- Beef Bouillon Seasoning (Vegan)
- Vegan Chicken Bouillon Mix
- Onion Gravy Mix
Gravy Mixes
Skip the packets and make your own gravy mixes at home. These recipes are perfect for roasts, mashed potatoes, slow cooker meals, and holiday dinners.
Pantry Convenience Mixes
These are the mixes that help turn pantry ingredients into meals. Many of these recipes replace store-bought packets and convenience foods while giving you more control over ingredients and flavor.
If you enjoy cooking from scratch but still appreciate convenience, this section is for you.
- Garlic Bread Seasoning Mix
- Pizza Seasoning Mix
- Spaghetti Seasoning
- Sandwich Seasoning
- Stuffing Seasoning Mix
- Meatloaf Seasoning Mix
- Sloppy Joe Seasoning
- French Fry Seasoning Mix
- Fish Fry Seasoning
- Breakfast Sausage Seasoning
- Classic Italian Sausage Seasoning
- Chili Powder Seasoning
- Worcestershire Sauce Powder
- Dry Sour Cream Pantry Mix
Sauces, Gravies & Potato Mixes
One of the best ways to stock a homemade pantry is by keeping dry sauce, gravy, and potato mixes on hand. These recipes help replace store-bought packets while making it easy to create side dishes, sauces, gravies, and comfort food favorites whenever you need them.
- Alfredo Sauce Mix
- Cheese Sauce Mix
- Dry BBQ Sauce Mix
- Dry Pizza Sauce Mix
- Scalloped Potatoes Sauce Mix
- Au Gratin Potatoes Sauce Mix
- Copycat Swiss Chalet Dipping Sauce Dry Mix
- Classic Dry Gravy Master Base
- Brown Gravy Mix
- Onion Gravy Mix
- Tomato Gravy Mix
- Chocolate Gravy Dry Mix
- Au Jus Mix
Copycat Helper Mixes
Boxed dinner mixes can be convenient, but making your own versions gives you more control over ingredients, flavor, and portion sizes. These homemade helper mixes are pantry favorites that can help get dinner on the table quickly.
Keep the base mixes prepared ahead of time and you’ll always be ready for a busy weeknight.
Hamburger Helper Copycats
- Copycat Hamburger Helper Base Mix
- Copycat Homemade Hamburger Helper Mix
- Copycat HH Cheesy Beef Pasta
- Copycat HH Lasagna Mix
- Copycat HH Cheddar Bacon Ranch
- Copycat HH Creamy Tomato Basil
Tuna Helper Copycats
Rice & Pasta Mixes
Homemade rice and pasta mixes are excellent pantry staples. These recipes recreate popular boxed favorites while helping you stock your pantry with scratch-made convenience foods.
Rice-A-Roni Copycats
- Copycat Rice-A-Roni Mix (Original)
- Copycat Rice-A-Roni Herb & Butter
- Copycat Rice-A-Roni Broccoli Cheddar Rice
Zatarain’s Copycats
- Copycat Zatarain’s Dirty Rice
- Copycat Zatarain’s Jambalaya Rice Mix
- Copycat Zatarain’s Red Beans & Rice
- Copycat Zatarain’s Taco Rice
- Copycat Zatarain’s Creamy Blackened Chicken Rice
Other Rice & Pasta Favorites
- Spanish Rice Pantry Mix
- Homemade Yellow Rice Seasoning Mix
- Copycat Knorr Mi Arroz Red Rice Seasoning Mix
- Copycat Creamy Garlic Pasta Roni
- Pasta Salad Seasoning Mix
- Copycat Orange Julius Mix
Popcorn Seasonings
Popcorn is the perfect blank canvas for flavor. Whether you prefer savory seasonings or sweet treats, these popcorn blends make movie night a lot more fun.
Savory Popcorn Favorites
27 Savory Popcorn Seasoning Flavors
- BBQ Popcorn
- Cajun Kick Popcorn
- Dill Pickle Popcorn
- Nacho Cheese Popcorn
- Ranch Popcorn
- Cheddar Ranch Popcorn
- Buffalo Ranch Popcorn
- Garlic Parmesan Popcorn
- Pizza Popcorn
- Taco Popcorn
- Fajita Popcorn
- Elote Popcorn
- Southwest Chipotle Popcorn
- Everything Bagel Popcorn
- Lemon Pepper Popcorn
- Garlic Herb Popcorn
- Sour Cream & Onion Popcorn
- Salt & Vinegar Popcorn
- Jalapeño Cheddar Popcorn
- Smoky Bacon Cheddar Popcorn
- Hot Honey Popcorn
- Creole Popcorn
- Cajun Popcorn
- Seafood Seasoning Popcorn
- Cowboy Butter Popcorn
- Red Jalapeño Garlic Popcorn
- Korean BBQ Popcorn
Sweet Popcorn Favorites
- Caramel Popcorn
- Salted Caramel Popcorn
- Chocolate Popcorn
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Popcorn
- Cookies & Cream Popcorn
- Birthday Cake Popcorn
- Cinnamon Sugar Popcorn
- Churro Popcorn
- Maple Cinnamon Popcorn
- Pumpkin Spice Popcorn
- Apple Pie Popcorn
- Banana Pudding Popcorn
- Strawberry Cheesecake Popcorn
- Orange Creamsicle Popcorn
- S’mores Popcorn
- Mocha Popcorn
- Hot Cocoa Popcorn
- Vanilla Bean Popcorn
Mason Jar Gift Mixes
Many of these recipes make wonderful homemade gifts. Add a printable label, tie on a ribbon, and you’ve got a thoughtful present for holidays, birthdays, teachers, neighbors, and friends.
- Copycat Kinder’s Cowboy Butter
- Copycat Kinder’s The Blend
- Kansas City Rib Rub
- Hot Honey Seasoning Mix
- Copycat Dan-O’s Seasoning
- Ranch Dressing Mix
- Copycat Kinder’s Hickory Brown Sugar Rub
- Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- Taco Seasoning
- Garlic Herb Complete Seasoning
Pantry Staples
Every well-stocked pantry needs a few dependable basics. These recipes help you build a pantry that’s ready for everyday cooking, baking, and meal prep.
- Beef Bouillon Seasoning (Vegan)
- Vegan Chicken Bouillon Mix
- Dry Onion Soup Mix
- Worcestershire Sauce Powder
- Dry Sour Cream Pantry Mix
- Chili Powder Seasoning
- Au Jus Mix
- Garlic Bread Seasoning Mix
- Pizza Seasoning Mix
- Enchilada Sauce Mix
Base Mixes & Pantry Foundations
These recipes are the building blocks of a well-stocked pantry. Instead of creating one meal, these mixes become the starting point for dozens of recipes. Keep a few of these on hand and you’ll always be ready to make desserts, breakfasts, soups, side dishes, and comfort food favorites.
- Dry Comfort Base (Grandma Core Mix)
- Base Chowder Mix
- Base Frosting Mix
- Base Cookie Mix
- Base Cake Mix
- Base Ice Cream Mix
- Base Milkshake Mix
- All-Purpose Potato Base
- Dry Breakfast Skillet Base
Pantry Baking & Convenience Mixes
These mixes help make baking and meal prep easier while keeping homemade convenience foods ready whenever you need them.
Coffee, Cocoa, Creamers & Drink Mixes
From homemade coffeehouse favorites and flavored creamers to hot cocoa mixes and specialty drink blends, these pantry-friendly recipes help you skip expensive coffee shop runs while keeping dozens of delicious options right on your shelf. Whether you’re a coffee lover, hot chocolate fan, or looking for thoughtful mason jar gifts, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here.
Coffee Mixes
- Iced Coffee Mix
- Classic Mocha Coffee Mix
- Mexican Mocha Coffee Mix
- French Vanilla Coffee Mix
- Hazelnut Coffee Mix
- Salted Caramel Coffee Mix
- Snickerdoodle Coffee Mix
- Venetian Coffee Mix
- Copycat Starbucks Crema Salted Caramel Coffee
Hot Cocoa Mixes
- Hot Chocolate Mix
- White Chocolate Cocoa Mix
- Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Mix
- Brownie Batter Cocoa Mix
- Peanut Butter Cocoa Mix
- Peppermint Cocoa Mix
- Pumpkin Spice Cocoa Mix
- Texas Hot Chocolate Mix
- Mason Jar Hot Cocoa Mix
Specialty Drink Mixes
Tea Mixes
This collection includes four homemade tea blends that are perfect for gifting, stocking the pantry, or enjoying throughout the year. Whether you’re looking for something cozy, refreshing, or a little different from your usual cup, these tea mixes add even more variety to your homemade drink collection.
Coffee Creamer Collection
This collection includes 85 coffee creamer flavors including French Vanilla, Hazelnut, Salted Caramel, Butter Pecan, Irish Cream, Cinnamon Roll, Pumpkin Spice, Mocha, Chocolate Raspberry, Peppermint Mocha, Coconut Cream, Cookies & Cream, Caramel Macchiato, White Chocolate Raspberry, Maple Pecan, Toasted Marshmallow, Eggnog, Gingerbread, Snickerdoodle, Crème Brûlée, and dozens more seasonal and coffeehouse-inspired favorites.
Building a Homemade Pantry One Jar at a Time
You don’t need to make everything at once.
Start with one seasoning blend. Add a soup mix. Try a copycat recipe. Before long, you’ll have shelves filled with homemade pantry staples that fit your family’s tastes and cooking style.
Whether you’re here for seasonings, dry rubs, copycat recipes, soup mixes, gravy mixes, convenience foods, mason jar gifts, or pantry staples, I hope this collection helps you save money, cook with confidence, and enjoy the process of building a homemade pantry.
Thank you for being part of the This Old Baker community. Happy mixing!






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