30 Reviews of Old Bay Seasoning #2

From: BeachGirl

On Apr 13, 2003

A very good substitute for Old Bay Seasoning. I did use the optional ground mace and ground cardamom. To compare, I tasted this mix and Old Bay Seasoning. The only change I'd make is to double the celery salt next time. Thanks Marj..this is a good copycat recipe!

From: Barb Gertz

On Nov 25, 2002

Thank you for posting the Recipe for Old Bay Seasoning. I had not been able to find it in our area. I have found several recipes that called for it. I made up some this morning. I am making up some and putting into little spice jars for Christmas gifts. Also including recipes.

From: Countrywife

On Sep 30, 2005

I am so thrilled to have this! I used celery seed and no salt. Put it all through my spare coffee grinder. I've avoided Old Bay and recipies calling for Old Bay because of the MSG. This is so wonderful. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

From: CountryLady

On Aug 2, 2005

I've never seen Old Bay here in Canada but I needed it for another Zaar recipe! I chose this spice combination since I had all the ingredients - EXCEPT ground bay leaves. To compensate, I cut bay leaves into little pieces with kitchen shears. This was very tedious but a chef's gotta do what a chefs gotta do! Thanx Di!

From: melsmom

On Jan 26, 2004

Thanks for the great recipe. I made MomOnTheGo's Cheddar bay biscuits and used this spice mixture as part of the topping. This was the first time I have used this but certainly not the last. I didn't have celery salt, so I used ground up celery seed and a bit of salt. Turned out great.

From: Sidney

On Feb 11, 2004

SO GLAD I didn't have to spend the dough on Old Bay for just one recipe! Thanks, Mirj. A good way to use up my existing spices. I'll keep this on hand and NEVER buy the actual mix.

From: Scandigirl

On Nov 1, 2003

Thank you for the recipe! It is a potent one for sure... I do have one concern though. We can not buy ground bay leaves in Canad, so I tried the best to grind it with the other spices. It did leave some pieces not quite broken down, however, it did not seem to be a problem. Just wondered if others have found the same problem.

From: ~cbw~

On Feb 16, 2004

I used this seasoning for MomOnTheGo's Cheddar bay biscuits and they turned out so good! We don't eat a lot of seafood and I didn't want to buy a bottle for one recipe so this was a great alternative. Thanks for sharing!

From: FlemishMinx

On May 2, 2005

Happy to find this recipe as Old Bay is not available here to me in Belgium. Used this in Shrimp Salad #119096 by RitaL. My only negative feeling was that the spice blend ends up a bit on the salty side, but otherwise nice taste. Thanks for posting!

From: Cookgirl

On Aug 29, 2006

Great! My first time making Old Bay and I think my first time trying it, too. I prepared the seasoning the same manner as countrywife. Note: coffee grinders are perfect appliances for preparing spice mixes. I have one for grinding coffee only and the other for making spice mixes. My rule is: if I can make the mix myself at home, then I never buy the store bought ever agian. To cut down on the sodium, I used celery seeds instead of celery salt. Used freshly ground nutmeg, too. Thanks for sharing. I'm sure I'll find plenty of other uses for Old Bay-and not just on seafood. cg