Mustard Free Italian Herb Blend
Homemade spice blends are one of those small kitchen projects that pay off every single time you reach for them. Store-bought Italian seasoning can be a sneaky source of hidden additives, and for anyone navigating a mustard sensitivity, that uncertainty gets old fast — mustard powder sometimes turns up in pre-mixed blends as a flavor booster or filler. Making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar. This blend layers oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram into a fragrant, deeply savory mix that smells like a trattoria and works on just about everything. A pinch of sage rounds out the earthiness, and a little red pepper flakes can add a gentle kick if you're into that. The technique is simple — crumbling the rosemary by hand before mixing keeps the texture consistent so every spoonful delivers the same balance of flavors. Stash it in an airtight jar and you've got six months of confident, worry-free seasoning ready to go.
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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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