The 5 Must-Have Seasonings Every Kitchen Needs
- Preston Adkins
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
If you want better meals without overthinking dinner, it starts with the right seasonings. These five blends cover nearly everything you’ll cook—weeknight dinners, grilling, and weekend hosting included.
If you’re building your seasoning lineup (or upgrading it), start here.
1. An Everyday All-Purpose Seasoning
This is the seasoning you grab without thinking.
A good all-purpose blend works on chicken, vegetables, eggs, potatoes, and just about anything else that hits the pan or grill. Balanced flavor is key—it should enhance, not overpower.
Adkins picks:
SPG+ (Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Jalapeno)
Chicken & Pork Rub
Butter Garlic Seasoning
Rosemary & Herb Seasoning
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
Cajun Seasoning
2. A Bold Grill-Ready Blend
Some meals need more personality.
A grill-focused seasoning adds depth and richness to steaks, burgers, chops, and roasts—especially over open flame or high heat.
Adkins picks:
Steak Seasoning
Western Style Barbecue
Chipotle Seasoning
Chicken & Pork Rub
Trophy Rub
Fajita Seasoning
Mesquite Fajita Seasoning
3. A Sweet-Savory BBQ Favorite
This is where crowd-pleasers live.
Sweet-savory blends are perfect for ribs, wings, chicken, and pork—and they shine whether you’re smoking, grilling, or baking.
Adkins picks:
Bees Knees Honey BBQ
Sweet Texas Red
Chicken & Pork Rub
Western Style Barbecue
Island Thyme Jerk Seasoning
4. A Flavorful Heat Option
Not everything needs heat—but when it does, it should be done right.
A good heat-forward seasoning adds warmth and depth without overpowering the dish.
Adkins picks:
Cajun Seasoning
Chipotle Seasoning
Hot Honey BBQ Rub
Tex-Mex Seasoning
Spicy Texas Red
Island Thyme Jerk Seasoning
5. A Fresh, Zesty Finisher
Bright flavors pull everything together.
Zesty blends are perfect for seafood, chicken, tacos, vegetables, and finishing dishes right before serving.
Adkins pick:
Chili Lime Seasoning
Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Grilled Seafood Seasoning & Marinade
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