Vegetarian Italian Herb Blend
Making your own herb blend at home is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off every single time you cook. This mix layers oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, and optional sage into a fragrant, balanced seasoning that smells like a proper Italian kitchen the moment you open the jar. The trick of crumbling the rosemary by hand before mixing is a small but smart step — it keeps the texture consistent so the blend sprinkles and measures evenly every time. Store-bought Italian seasoning often sits on shelves far too long, losing its punch, but a fresh homemade batch stored in an airtight jar stays vibrant for up to six months. Toss in the red pepper flakes if you want a little heat woven through every dish you season. It's endlessly versatile — stir it into tomato sauce, press it onto roasted vegetables, or whisk it into a simple vinaigrette without a second thought. Once you have a jar of this on hand, you'll wonder how your spice rack ever managed without it.
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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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