Citrus Free Italian Herb Blend
Building a reliable spice blend from scratch is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off every single time you cook. This aromatic mix layers oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, and optional sage into a deeply savory, Mediterranean-inspired blend that makes everything from roasted vegetables to grilled chicken taste like it came from a proper Italian kitchen. For anyone navigating citrus sensitivities, store-bought seasoning blends can be a minefield — some contain citrus peel, citrus oil, or "natural flavors" that are harder to trace than you'd think. Making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar, full stop. The technique here is simple but smart: crumbling the rosemary by hand before mixing ensures the blend measures evenly and disperses beautifully into whatever you're cooking. A pinch of red pepper flakes is optional but adds a gentle warmth that takes the whole thing up a notch. Stored in an airtight jar in a cool, dark spot, this blend stays fresh and fragrant for up to six months — so one quick batch keeps your cooking covered for a long time.
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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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