There's a grilling treasure-trove at your fingertips that you might not even be aware of.

All those spices and dried herbs in your pantry that are just sitting there? Individually, they have wonderful personalities. But put a bunch of them together and we're talking serious flavor party — in the form of dry seasoning rubs.

Those fancy rubs that go for several dollars a crack in stores can be yours for a small fraction of that price. Nothing wrong with buying premade, but why not try your hand, using what's at hand, with some of these combinations?

First, a tip from "Barbecues 101," by Rick Rodgers: Seasoning rubs need to be moistened so they don't scorch on the grill. You do that by first oiling the meat or fish or vegetable, then tossing the rub with the food until it is evenly distributed.

And another thing: Some of these recipes make larger quantities than you'll need for one dish. They'll keep indefinitely in the pantry. Store them in a cool, dark place or, suggest Cheryl Alters Jamison and Bill Jamison in "Born to Grill," store them in the freezer.

The following rub recipes are from "Barbecues 101" by Rick Rodgers, "Born to Grill" by Cheryl Alters Jamison and Bill Jamison and "The Barbeque Bible" by Steven Raichlen.

2 teaspoons each ground cumin and brown sugar1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon each freshly ground black pepper and chipotle (or regular) chili powder, and1/8 to ¼ teaspoon ground red pepperGreat for chicken or pork.

½ cup dried parsley3 tablespoons dried garlic flakes3 tablespoons cracked coriander seeds or ground coriander2 tablespoons each coarse salt, cracked black peppercorns and hot red pepper flakesFor steaks or lamb.

2 tablespoons sweet paprika1 tablespoon each dried basil and dried thyme1 teaspoon each garlic powder and onion powder½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper¼ teaspoon ground red pepperGreat for anything, even popcorn.

6 tablespoons paprika2 tablespoons each coarsely ground black pepper and coarse salt1 tablespoon chili powder2 teaspoons packed brown sugar and1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (red pepper optional)Goes with anything.