Grocery Shrink

This recipe is one you’ll want to tweak to match your own family’s tastes.  For example, I don’t like oregano, so I sub more basil and parsley to make up the volume.  If you like things hot add crushed red pepper or cayenne to the mix.

Use it when recipes that call for Italian Seasoning, or to sprinkle on ground beef or turkey as you cook it for Spaghetti sauce or Pizza. It adds a nice touch to garlic bread and croutons too.  You can even beat it into your bread dough for a pleasant herb loaf.

Italian Seasoning Blend

3 tablespoons  dried basil

3 tablespoons  dried oregano

3 tablespoons  dried parsley

1 tablespoon  garlic powder

1 tablespoon  onion powder

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp  dried rosemary

1⁄4 tsp black pepper

1⁄4 tsp red pepper flakes

Mix well and store in an airtight container. Yield: 11 Tbs plus 1/2 tsp (about 3/4 cup)

Big Batch Italian Seasoning Blend

3/4 cup basil

3/4 cup oregano

3/4 cup parsley

1/4 cup garlic powder

1/4 cup onion powder

4 tsp dried thyme

4 tsp rosemary

1 tsp black pepper

4 tsp red pepper flakes

Yield: Scant 3 cups