This fragrant spice blend brings the warmth of an Italian kitchen right to your pantry shelf, layering earthy oregano and basil with the subtle smokiness of paprika and a golden hint of turmeric. It comes together in minutes — just measure, stir, and jar — making it one of those effortless kitchen staples you'll reach for again and again. Rubs and seasoning blends can be surprisingly tricky territory, since many store-bought versions use fillers or anti-caking agents that introduce grains you weren't expecting. Every ingredient here is a pure herb, spice, or mineral salt, so there's nothing hidden and nothing to second-guess. Use it to coat chicken before roasting, press it into a pork tenderloin, or stir a spoonful into olive oil for a quick dipping sauce. The optional red pepper flakes give it a gentle kick if you like a little heat, but the blend is deeply satisfying either way. One batch keeps for up to six months, so you can make it ahead and have bold, reliable flavor on standby whenever dinner calls for it.
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Combine the oregano, basil, crushed rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, smoked paprika, turmeric, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small bowl and stir until evenly blended.
Transfer to an airtight jar and store at room temperature, away from direct heat and light, for up to 6 months.
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