Homemade Poultry Seasoning

Homemade Poultry Seasoning

This homemade poultry seasoning recipe is the perfect simple blend of dried herbs and spices for chicken, turkey, sauces, or even stuffing! Six common poultry seasoning ingredients combine to make a savory, herby mix that you’ll find yourself using all the time.

Add this to your arsenal of homemade spice mixes. You can use it to level up your classic Thanksgiving dishes, or make your own poultry seasoning substitute for any recipe calling for a pre-made version.

Ingredients: 

• 3 tbsp Ground sage
• 2 tbsp Dried thyme
• 1 1/2 tbsp Dried marjoram
• 1 tbsp Dried rosemary
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1/2 tsp Nutmeg

Instructions: 

• Stir all ingredients together.
• Store in an airtight jar.

Notes:

• These cookies are great just as is - but instead of chocolate chips you can add blueberries or apple chunks. 

Macros:

• Calories: 9cal | Net Carbs: 1g | Protein: .4g | Fat: .4g 
• Source: Wholesum Yum

Almond Flour Banana Bread Cookies ❤🍪

Almond Flour Banana Bread Cookies 

Gluten, dairy, and refined sugar free snacking cookies. Sweetened with banana, studded with dark chocolate and walnuts, they’re a perfect little banana bread bite! 

Makes 18 cookies

Ingredients: 

• 1 1/2 cup (145 grams) almond flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons flax seed meal (optional)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup, honey, or monk fruit sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cup (about 375 grams) lightly mashed banana
• 2/3 cup (about 100 grams) coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)
• 2/3 cup (about 108 grams) chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions: 

• Place a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat oven o 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray the paper with nonstick cooking spray (or spread very lightly with coconut oil, whatever you prefer).
• In a medium bowl whisk together almond flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and flax seed meal (if using).
• In a small bowl or a large liquid measuring cup whisk together egg, maple (or your chosen sweetener) vanilla, and mashed banana.
• Add the wet ingredients all at once to the dry and stir until well combined. Stir in the walnuts and chocolate, if using.
• Spoon cookie batter by the two tablespoonful onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 16-20 minutes (longer than traditional cookies because there’s so much moisture), until lightly puffed and golden brown. Keep an eye on them past 16 minutes of baking.
• Allow to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining batter.
• Enjoy cookies warm and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a week or so. These cookies are actually super delicious cold from the fridge.

Notes:

• Serving size: 1 cookie

Macros:

• Calories: 101cal | Net Carbs: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g 
• Source: Joy the Baker. com

- Homemade Jerk Seasoning

 

Homemade Jerk Seasoning

This 5-minute Jamaican jerk seasoning recipe blends Caribbean-style herbs and spices together for a zesty addition to meats and vegetables.

Ingredients: 

• 1 tbsp Onion powder
• 1 tbsp Garlic powder
• 8 tsp Sea salt
• 2 tsp Smoked paprika
• 2 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Dried thyme
• 1 tsp Dried parsley
• 1 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Nutmeg
• 1 tsp Allspice
• 1 tsp Ground cinnamon

Instructions: 

• Stir all ingredients together.
• Store in an airtight jar.
• Use 1 tablespoon of seasoning per pound of meat, or 3/4 tablespoon per pound of seafood. (Serving size is 1/4 tablespoon because this is the amount of seasoning for 1/4 pound of meat, which is a typical serving.)

Notes:

• Serving size: 1/4 tablespoon
• Makes ½ cup.

Macros:

• Calories: 9cal | Net Carbs: 1g | Protein: .4g | Fat: .4g 
• Source: Wholesum Yum

- Homemade Taco Seasoning

 

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Why buy the packets that have icky ingredients when you can make your own and know exactly what is in it! 

Ingredients: 

• 2 tbsp Chili powder
• 1 tbsp Cumin
• 1 tbsp Sea salt
• 1/2 tbsp Black pepper
• 1/2 tbsp Smoked paprika (or regular paprika if you don’t have smoked)
• 1 tsp Dried oregano (or dried cilantro)
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp Onion powder
• 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper (or 1/4 tsp if you like spicy)

Instructions: 

• Combine all the spices in a small bowl. Stir together, until uniform.
• Store in an airtight container or small glass jar.

Notes:

• Serving size: 1/2 tablespoon
• How to use it: I recommend 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning per pound of meat. See ways to use it above for more details and recipe ideas.
• Recipe yield and serving size: This recipe makes about 6 tablespoons, or enough for 3 pounds of meat. That’s usually 3 meals at my house, at 1 pound of meat each. If you have a larger family, or if you want to make this seasoning blend even less often, feel free to double, triple, or even quadruple it. The serving size (1/2 tablespoon) is enough seasoning for 1/4 pound, which is usually how much meat you’d have for one serving.
• Storage: Store this mix in a cool, dry place in an airtight container, such as spice jars with lids or a small multi purpose jar. It will last 1-2 years, but is best used within a year for the best flavor. You can also freeze it if you like.

Macros:

• Calories: 9cal | Net Carbs: 1g | Protein: .4g | Fat: .4g 
• Source: Wholesum Yum

- Homemade Cajun Seasoning

  

Homemade Cajun Seasoning

This is really good on chicken. I sprinkle it on then back it with a bit of olive oil added to the chicken pieces and throw it in the oven at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes. So good!

Ingredients: 

• 2 tbsp Paprika
• 2 tbsp Garlic powder
• 1 tbsp Sea salt
• 2 tsp Dried oregano
• 2 tsp Dried thyme
• 2 tsp Onion powder
• 2 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp Red pepper flakes

Instructions: 

• Stir all ingredients together. Store in a small airtight jar.

Notes:

• Serving size: 1 teaspoon (amount of seasoning per 1/4 lb of meat)
• Makes about 24 teaspoons or enough seasoning for 5-6 pounds of protein, depending on if it’s chicken, beef, or shrimp.

Macros:

• Calories: 6.3cal | Net Carbs: .8g | Protein: .3g | Fat: .1 g 
• Source: Wholesum Yum

- Homemade Fajita Seasoning

 

Homemade Fajita Seasoning

I use this seasoning for my sheet pan fajitas. The Bromelain powder really helps with skirt steaks that can be very tough regardless of the tenderizing. 

Ingredients: 

• 1/4 cup Chili powder
• 5 tsp Sea salt
• 4 tsp Garlic powder
• 2 tsp Onion powder
• 2 tsp Paprika
• 2 tsp Cumin
• 2 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Sweetener of choice (optional; I use Stevia)
• 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp Bromelain powder (optional)

Bromelain Powder (optional) – This is the secret ingredient in most store-bought fajita seasonings! It’s a meat tenderizer that makes your fajita meat super tender. My small jar has lasted me what seems like forever, and I highly recommend it, but you can skip it if you like. DO NOT let your meat sit in this spice mix for too long, it will turn your meat to mush - especially chicken. Really good for skirt steak. 

Instructions: 

• Stir all ingredients together. Store in an airtight jar.
• Use 2 tablespoons of seasoning per pound of chicken or beef, or 1-1.5 tablespoons per pound of shrimp.

Notes:

• Serving size: 1 1/2 teaspoons (amount of seasoning per 1/4 lb of meat)
• Makes about 10 tablespoons, or enough seasoning for 5-6 pounds of protein, depending on if it’s chicken, beef, or shrimp.

Macros:

• Calories: 13cal | Net Carbs: 2.4g | Protein: .6g | Fat: .5 g 
• Source: Wholesum Yum

- Protein Pizza - KETO

 

Protein Chicken Crust  Pizza

This is the kind of pizza that you need with real macros behind it. Crunchy crust and can be customized to your liking. Bon Appetite! 🍕🍕🍕

Serving: 1 pizza

Ingredients: 

• 1 pound ground chicken 
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp Himalayan sea salt 
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Toppings: 

• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 20 turkey pepperoni slices
• optional: vegetables: green pepper, onion, mushrooms, olives
• optional meats: Canadian bacon or Italian sausage

Instructions: 

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
• Line parchment paper onto a baking sheet
• Mix all crust ingredients in a bowl and press into a thick layer on the parchment paper on the baking sheet
• Bake 25 minutes until golden brown and firm, let rest 5 minutes
• Increase oven temp to 425 degrees.
• Bake 10 ore minutes until bubbly.
• Let cool slightly and dig in! I top mine with red pepper flakes and Frank's hot sauce. Because I can!

Notes:

• This would be awesome with other choices like vegetarian, Hawaiian, meat supreme or just cheese.

Macros:

• Makes 1 pizza and 9 pizza squares 
• Calories: 722cal | Net Carbs: 11g | Protein: 75g | Fat: 43g 
• Source: Instagram

Protein Coleslaw - Jalapeno Pineapple Chicken (CC) KETO

 

Protein Coleslaw - Jalapeno Pineapple Chicken

Creamy, sweet, spicy and honestly addicting. 

Serves 2

Ingredients: 

• 13 oz cooked grilled chicken (hot or cold)
• 2 cups Cole slaw mix
• 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
• pickled jalapenos (optional)
• juice of 1-2 fresh lime wedges for topping 
• 1/2 cup dressing (below)

Jalapeno Ranch Dressing:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 4 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, Seeded and chopped (2 Tbsp)
• 2 tsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions: 

• Add all dressing ingredients to a blender and mix until smooth. 
• Add cooked chicken (hot or cold) to the slaw mix. Mix in the 1/2 cup dressing to coat. 
• Fresh squeeze of lime juice on top and enjoy!

Notes:

• This would be awesome with other proteins too - like shrimp or steak. 
• Could even add sauteed onions and peppers too for a fajita vibe. YUM!

Macros:

• Makes 2 cups - 2 servings. Macros are PER serving.
• Calories: 435 cal | Net Carbs: 6g | Protein: 68 g | Fat: 13 g 
• Source: IG: 
  https://www.instagram.com/p/DYSf11lRDdj/

Protein Jalapeno Ranch Dressing / Dip (CC)

 

Protein Jalapeno  Ranch Dressing

Jalapeño ranch has a simple list of ingredients with amazing fresh flavor with a perfectly creamy (non gritty) consistency. It is seasoned to perfection and better than any store-bought dressing. It also keeps really well in the refrigerator for up to a week and only gets better with time as the flavors meld.

Serves 4

Ingredients: 

Jalapeno Ranch Dressing:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 4 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, Seeded and chopped (2 Tbsp)
• 2 tsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions: 

• Add all dressing ingredients to a blender and mix until smooth. 

Serve Jalapeño Ranch Dip with or on:

• Mexican salad
• Burrito bowls
• Caesar Salad – for a twist on classic Caesar

• Fresh vegetables
• Tortilla Chips
• Potato Wedges
• Quesadillas or taquitos
• Drizzle as a Sauce over:
• Shrimp Fajitas or Chicken Fajitas
• Fish Tacos
• Nachos
• Grilled Shrimp

Macros:

• Makes 1 cups - 4 servings. Macros are PER serving.
• Calories: 57 cal | Net Carbs: 4g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 2 g 
• Source:  
  https://natashaskitchen.com/jalapeno-ranch-recipe/

Protein Coleslaw Salad - Buffalo Chicken (CC)

 

Protein Coleslaw Buffalo Ranch

Creamy, tangy, and bursting high protein, super filling, ridiculously easy and perfect for summer lunches 👏🏼

Serves 2

Ingredients: 

• 13 oz cooked grilled chicken (hot or cold)
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper
• 2 cups Cole slaw mix
• juice of 1-2 fresh limes
• Optional - 1/3 cup chopped scallions and cilantro.
• Optional - side of Bleu cheese dressing to drizzle on top (not included in macros)
• Optional - crush GF tortillas on top right before eating for additional crunch. (not included in macros)

Instructions: 

• Add cottage cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper into a blender and Mix until smooth. 
• Add cooked chicken (hot or cold) to the slaw mix. Mix in the sauce to coat. 
• Drizzle Bleu cheese dressing and top with crushed GF tortillas chips if using. 
• Fresh squeeze of lime juice on top and enjoy!

Macros:

• Makes 2 cups - 2 servings. Macros are PER serving.
• Calories: 435 cal | Net Carbs: 6g | Protein: 68 g | Fat: 13 g 
• Source: IG: 
  https://www.instagram.com/p/DYSf11lRDdj/

Protein Chicken Parmesan - KETO (CC)

 

Protein Chicken Parm

This KETO dish got rave reviews on IG. By substituting mozzarella cheese with cottage cheese, it increases the protein grams considerably and makes the macros insanely good. Bon Appetite! 

Ingredients: 

• 2 Chicken Breasts
• 1 tsp Olive Oil
• 1/2 cup Marinara Sauce
• 1/2 cup Cottage Cheese
• 2 T Parmigiano Reggiano
• Dash Salt, Pepper & Garlic Powder
• 2 tsp Oregano/Italian Seasoning
• Dash Red Chili Flakes (optional)

Instructions: 

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Butterfly the chicken breast and flatten to an even thickness. Tenderize with a rolling pin. 
• Season generously with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
• Bake in the oven at 220°C (425°F) for 15 minutes.
• Top with marinara sauce, cottage cheese, parmesan, oregano and chilli flakes.
• Transfer to the oven and bake until the cheese is golden (about 5 minutes).

Macros:

• Makes  large 2 servings
• Calories: 443 cal | Net Carbs: 4 g | Protein: 74 g | Fat: 16 g 
• Source: @stealth_health_life

Protein Blueberry Ice Cream * (CC GY)

 

Protein Ice Cream

Creamy, tangy, and bursting with blueberry flavor. Cottage cheese creates a cheesecake-like richness while keeping the dessert high in protein. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 1/2 cups blueberries
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions: 

• Cook blueberries in a small saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened. Cool completely.
• Blend cottage cheese, yogurt, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
• Fold in cooled blueberries, leaving some swirls.
• Transfer to a freezer-safe container.
• Freeze for 4–5 hours, stirring every hour for the first 3 hours.
• Let stand 5 minutes before scooping.

Macros:

• Makes 4 cups - 4 servings
• Calories: 100 cal | Net Carbs: 10 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 2 g 
• Source: IG: 
  carlylembofit

DIY Air Freshener Jars with Salt & Oils

Natural Air Freshner

Commercial air fresheners contain phthalates, endocrine disruptors linked to hormonal imbalance in children. This hack replaces all of them for under $1

Most homes aren't freshened by plug-ins. They're masked. Like spraying cologne on a dirty shirt.

🔬 | What's Actually In The Air :

The average home holds 2–5x more air pollutants than outdoors. Synthetic fragrances release VOCs — volatile organic compounds — that the lungs absorb directly into the bloodstream. No filter. No barrier. Straight in.

 

Ingredients: 

cotton balls - 8

plastic container with a lid

2 T Himalayan course salt

1 T baking soda

1 T white vingar

3 -6 drops of essential oil (fresh linen is a great clean smell) If you don't have essential oils you can always use a fabric softener or Downy unstoppables but there's chemicals in there. It's best to keep in clean with essential oils.

5-6 cloves

Instructions: 

• Poke holes in lid - heat up an old fork over gas stove burner and poke holes into top of lid all around it. 
• Put cotton on the bottom of container. Add salt, baking soda and vinegar. It will bubble due to the release of carbon dioxide. 
• Add the essential oils and top with cloves. 
• Seal container with the lid and store in a dry place. You can put it in your car, in your closet etc. Make sure its away from pets and children. There aren't chemicals in it but you don't want any small ones eating it!

Why these ingredients?  🧪 | Each Ingredient Has A Job :

Coarse salt is hygroscopic — it pulls moisture from the air like a sponge pulls water from a countertop. Moisture carries mold spores, bacteria, and odor molecules. Remove the moisture → remove what's riding in it.

Baking soda → neutralizes acidic odor molecules on contact. Doesn't cover smell — deletes it.

White vinegar reaction → releases CO₂ that disperses salt particles further into the air. The fizz isn't for show.

Cloves → contain eugenol. Antifungal, antibacterial, and a natural insect repellent. Roaches, moths, and spiders process eugenol like humans process pepper spray.

🏠 | Best Placement For Mothers :

- Nursery closet (mold silently colonizes baby clothes in humid storage)

- Under bathroom sink (highest moisture zone in most homes)

- Car seat area (children breathe 40% more air per body weight than adults)

❓ | FAQ :

⏱ | How long does it last?

4–6 months. When salt hardens into a solid block, it's full — time to replace.

👶 | Safe around babies?

Safer than any plug-in on the market. Zero VOCs. Zero synthetics.

✨ | Clean air shouldn't cost a subscription. A kitchen cabinet has everything a home needs.

💛 | Follow @hernesus for more holistic remedies and healthy tips & tricks