Italian Seasoning Recipe

I don’t purchase mixed seasonings such as rubs, dressing mixes or Italian seasoning as I prefer to mix them to my taste. Mixed seasonings almost always have a salt rather than seasoning base. By mixing my own seasonings I can adjust the ratio to our preferences, eliminate the sodium and experiment with new flavor sensations. Spices are also a lot less expensive if you mix the seasonings from bulk spices rather than purchasing the small supermarket jars. I buy bulk spices from the restaurant supply to mix all my blends, rubs and to make salad dressings.

Italian Seasoning Recipe Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Basil
• 2 tablespoons Oregano
• 1 tablespoon Rosemary
• 1 teaspoon Marjoram
• 1 teaspoon Thyme

Method

Mix all ingredients with a mortar and pestle until well blended and the texture of a course salt; store in an air-tight container or spice jar.

Note: You can simply mix spices together but I find that by “grinding” them a bit with a mortar it brings out the flavors and they blend well in recipes.