
Making your own spice blend at home is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off every single time you reach for it. Store-bought seasoning mixes can hide surprising extras — fillers, sweeteners, or other additives you didn't sign up for — so blending your own gives you total control over what goes in. This version is built entirely from dried herbs: oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram form the fragrant backbone, with optional sage and red pepper flakes if you want a little earthiness or heat. Every ingredient is a straightforward dried herb, so there's nothing sweet or hidden to worry about. It comes together in about a minute, stores beautifully for up to a year, and makes everything from pasta sauce to roasted vegetables taste like it came from a proper Italian kitchen. Once you have a jar of this on the shelf, you'll wonder how you ever cooked without it.
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Combine the oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, and sage and red pepper flakes, if using, in a small bowl and stir until evenly mixed.
Transfer to an airtight jar or container and store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.
