13 Must-Try Seasoning Blends From The Spice House

For those on the lookout for new ways to elevate home-cooked meals, look no further than The Spice House and its many flavorful seasoning blends. This spice retailer has been around for over 60 years and has long been known for its variety of classic to specialty blends, which come in a range of sizes (singular jars, gift packs, and flatpacks). This company's brick-and-mortar shops are exclusively located in Illinois and Wisconsin, but you can enjoy these offerings from any state if you order online. These products can also be found in select Costco, Crate&Barrel, and The Fresh Market locations.

From everything bagel seasoning to ranch powder and unique European herb blends, there's more than one reason to give this brand a try. While these blends may run on the pricier side, its clear they make up for it in quality and versatility. Not only are the blends flavorful, they're useful across many types of dishes. Just remember that once you make your selection, avoid storing your spices above the stove; the heat can affect potency.

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If you're partial to a cheesy flavor profile, check out The Spice House's Truffle Cacio e Pepe seasoning blend ($13.99). This product contains powdered Romano cheese, black pepper, truffle salt, garlic, and nutmeg, making for a distinct, savory boost to any dish (think popcorn, pasta, pizza, and sandwiches). Customers note that this blend is potent enough to use on its own, though it's further enlivened with butter and egg for a significant pasta sauce.

The Spice House's Smoky Sweet Chile Hickory Rub ($11.99) is perfect for your next cookout or tailgate. This mix is in collaboration with James Beard-winning chef Rodney Scott, who happens to be well-revered for his whole hog barbecue and signature rubs. The complex ingredient blend, featuring chiles, brown sugar, paprika, garlic, porcini mushroom, and Worcestershire powder, presents a distinct smoky bite, and is sure to complement various barbecued meats and vegetables.

The Spice House's Chai Spices ($8.99) ranks among its best sellers and has a 4.98-star rating out of 5 with over 100 reviews. The flavorful mix is perfect for autumn with the comforting flavors of vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger, while backgrounded by cane sugar and balanced with a kick from cloves and pepper. This product is perfect for making chai tea at home, but is also beautifully blended into various recipes, including chai cake, spiced sugar cookies, and breakfast oats.

For those who love Mexican-inspired cuisine, The Spice House's Taco Seasoning ($8.49) is definitely worth adding to your home collection. This blend contains a range of ingredients that give it a potent, vaguely smoky flavor profile; think paprika, bell pepper, and onion, more intriguing components such as masa flour and arrowroot, plus the warming flavors of allspice and cinnamon to round everything out. Sure to elevate your next taco night, this blend certainly outshines the average grocery store packet.

For those who want to lean into the Mexican-influenced products that The Spice House offers, try its Pilsen Spicy Adobo Seasoning ($8.79). Named after the historic neighborhood in Chicago, this blend pays homage to the area as a flavorful addition to any home spice collection. It can be used as a dry rub or mixed into a sauce with ease. This particular blend is inspired by flavors common in adobo varieties from Spain and Portugal. This mixture contains garlic, cane sugar, chiles, oregano, and cumin.

You can find just about every basic blend and core spice you need amongst The Spice House's offerings. You can also discover many unique mixes not found at a standard supermarket. That's certainly the case with its Parisian Shallot Salt-Free Herb Blend ($10.99). This item has over 200 reviews and ranks at a high 4.95 stars. Featured ingredients include tarragon, shallots, scallions, and green peppercorns.

Among some of the more heavily reviewed products is The Spice House's Great North Maple Garlic blend ($9.99). This item ranks at 4.95 stars with over 400 reviews. It's particularly praised for the blend's delicate dance between savory and sweet. Core ingredients include maple sugar, brown sugar, garlic, and onion. This blend is enjoyed across various meat dishes and serves as a great dry rub upgrade. You can also make use of it across many snacks and sides, such as homemade maple garlic crackers or sweet potato fries.

Another highly ranked offering from The Spice House is its Golden Herb Salt ($8.99). This specialty blend offers a vibrant, savory flavor profile. Ingredients are familiar, with staple kitchen components such as mustard and turmeric, in addition to punchy herbs and garlic. This combination of flavors and spices is sure to increase depth of flavor regardless of the dish you add it to. Consider using it across marinades, soups, and even dry rubs. It's also the perfect table garnish for a visually appealing final touch.

The Spice House's Everything Bagel mix ($8.49) is both flavorful and highly ranked. It features classic ingredients, such as sesame, salt, and poppy seeds, that come together in a balanced, slightly nutty combination. This item boasts added texture that is sure to elevate a number of dishes with a slight crunch from dried garlic and onion. You can, of course, use this blend as it was initially intended, atop homemade bagels, but it's also delicious across salads, sandwiches, and even pasta for a quick flavor boost.

Another seasoning blend to add to your collection is The Spice House's Jamaican Jerk Seasoning ($8.99). Customer reviews rank this mixture 5 stars and consider it well balanced, with a nice kick of heat. This seasoning mix can be used as a dry rub or the base flavoring for a marinade. You can also add this mixture to a number of dipping sauces, such as ranch, Jamaican jerk sauce, or even mayo for a new way to build and enjoy your favorite ham and cheese sandwich.

The Spice House's Homestyle Buttermilk Ranch seasoning ($8.99) combines the flavors of garlic, bell pepper, onion, pepper, and green onion. This veggie-heavy blend is easily transformed with the addition of buttermilk, mayonnaise, and even blended avocado, but you can also incorporate it as is in powdered form. Customers note they use this blend across various meals and side dishes. From classic ranch dressing to slow cooker chili or even blended into sloppy Joes, it adds zesty, tangy flavor.

Unsurprisingly, this House Pizza Blend seasoning mix ($9.99) is jam-packed with flavor. The blend features paprika, garlic, and oregano, as well as chiles and other balancing components that make it a kicky addition to most dishes. While marketed as a pizza topper, it's not limited to one type of cuisine. You can also use this parmesan-loaded seasoning across myriad pasta dishes, as well as roasted vegetables, garlic bread, and snacks, such as popcorn or homemade tortilla chips. You could even blend it with olive oil as a pizza-inspired dip.

The Spice House's Garam Masala ($9.99) contains classic ingredients such as coriander, cumin, cardamom, caraway, cloves, and cinnamon. This seasoning blend is designed to serve as the perfect base for curry dishes, soups, rice, and other meals that feature these classic warming spices. Customers highly recommend this item, praising its freshness, potency, and superb quality.