Making your own Italian seasoning is so simple you’ll wonder why you never did it before. Six flavorful herbs combined with just the right balance is the golden ticket. So versatile. Perfect for flavoring mayo or vinaigrette. Buon appetito!

Italian seasoning

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp dried basil

• 3 tbsp dried oregano

• 3 tbsp dried parsley

• 1 tbsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried rosemary

• 1 tsp dried sage

• ¼ tsp ground black pepper

• ¼ tsp chili flakes

• 1 tbsp sea salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Thoroughly mix together all the spices and pour them into a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
2. If you use whole seeds, grind them in a grinder either in advance or when cooking.
3. Keep the spices in a dark, dry, and cool place. Small tin cans are great.
4. Make a big batch to last for 4–6 months, after this the spices will lose some flavor and color. They won't go bad but will be less powerful.

Tip!

If you don't have all the herbs above, you can either skip them or exchange for something else. Marjoram works well instead of parsley for example. We used dried garlic flakes, but you can also use garlic powder. Adding salt, or not, to your spice mix is a matter of choice.