This is the seasoning mix we use on practically everything at The Lady & Sons. Make it up to keep in your pantry so you can add a dash of Deen to any recipe that needs a little somethin’ more.

Ingredients

　　1 cup salt

　　1/4 cup freshly ground black pepper

　　1/4 cup garlic powder

　　In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 6 months.

　　[The Deen Bros. Take It Easy](http://astore.amazon.com/epistore-20/detail/0345513266) by Jamie Deen, Bobby Deen, and Melissa Clark. Copyright © 2009 Jamie Deen, Bobby Deen, and Melissa Clark. Published by Random House Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved.Jamie and Bobby Deen grew up in Georgia—first in Albany and then in Savannah—and, like many Southerners, they have always considered cooking and food a big part of their lives. When their mother, Paula Deen, started a sandwich delivery business in 1989, the boys took charge of deliveries. As the business grew into The Lady restaurant, they continued to help. Then, in 1996, the trio opened The Lady & Sons Restaurant to resounding success. They haven't looked back since. They regularly appear on ABC's Good Morning America and had their own Food Network show, Road Tasted.Melissa Clark has written for The New York Times, Food & Wine, Travel & Leisure, and Real Simple and has collaborated on twenty-one books.