Keeping a well-stocked spice cabinet is one of the simplest ways to make everyday cooking work harder for your health, and this homemade Italian herb blend is a perfect place to start. Oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram are all celebrated for their naturally occurring plant compounds, making this blend a genuinely smart pantry staple rather than just a flavor boost. Store-bought seasoning mixes can hide fillers, anti-caking agents, or mystery additives — mixing your own means you know exactly what's going in the jar. The technique here is thoughtful too: crumbling the rosemary by hand before combining ensures every pinch you reach for is balanced and consistent. A touch of sage deepens the earthiness, and a pinch of red pepper flakes adds gentle heat if you want it. Stir everything together, seal it in an airtight jar, and you've got a versatile blend that keeps for up to six months. Shake it over roasted vegetables, stir it into olive oil for dipping, or use it to season proteins — the possibilities are genuinely endless.
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Crumble the dried rosemary between your fingers until the needles are broken into smaller, roughly uniform pieces — this ensures the blend measures and disperses evenly.
Combine the oregano, basil, thyme, crumbled rosemary, and marjoram in a small bowl, along with the sage and red pepper flakes, if using. Stir until evenly mixed.
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