BHA & BHT Free Italian Herb Blend
Making your own Italian herb blend is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off every single time you cook. Store-bought seasoning mixes can quietly contain preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life, so mixing your own from pure dried herbs is the cleanest, most straightforward workaround. This blend layers oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram into a deeply aromatic mix that smells like a proper Italian kitchen the moment you open the jar. The tip about crumbling the rosemary by hand before mixing is a small but genuinely smart step — it keeps the texture consistent so the blend sprinkles and measures evenly every time. A pinch of sage and red pepper flakes are optional, but they add a subtle earthiness and gentle heat that round out the flavor beautifully. Stored in an airtight jar in a cool, dark spot, a single batch will carry you through months of pasta sauces, roasted vegetables, marinades, and homemade pizza. Once you have this on the shelf, you'll wonder why you ever reached for a packet.
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12 servings
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp dried rosemary, crumbled
- 1 tbsp dried marjoram
- 1 tsp dried sage (optional)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
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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