Seasonings are dry flavor blends that can include spices , herbs , and salt .
Whether purchased or blended at home, they're a great shortcut for adding flavor. Create your own with a few on-hand ingredients or sample the excellent highly flavored seasonings, seasoning mixes, marinades and the like available at your supermarket. Store seasoning blends tightly covered in a cool, dry place up to six months. To apply a seasoning or rub to meat and vegetables, moisten the food with vegetable oil or other liquid first. Sprinkle with the seasoning, and rub it into the surface of the food using your hands.