Chicken Free Italian Herb Blend

Total time5 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(12)

A good homemade herb blend is one of those pantry staples that quietly transforms everything it touches — pasta sauces, roasted vegetables, focaccia, marinades, you name it. This Italian-inspired mix layers oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram into a fragrant, well-balanced blend that tastes far more vibrant than anything sitting on a grocery store shelf for months. The small step of crumbling the rosemary by hand before mixing makes a real difference, breaking those woody needles down so every pinch of the blend is consistent and easy to measure. Optional sage adds a subtle earthiness, while a touch of red pepper flakes can bring just enough warmth to keep things interesting. Store it in an airtight jar in a cool, dark spot and it'll stay fresh and potent for up to six months. For anyone navigating ingredient labels on pre-made seasoning packets — which can sometimes include unexpected additives or flavor enhancers — mixing your own from whole dried herbs is a genuinely satisfying solution. It takes minutes to put together and gives you full control over exactly what goes into your food.

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Ingredients

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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