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Italian Seasoning

Posted By: Brandy on June 6, 2009 in Herbs & Spices, Italian, Sauces & Condiments, Uncategorized - Comments: 1 Comment »

Italian Seasoning

I am proud to say that I have a beautiful fresh herb garden in my yard. As a matter of fact I currently have over 34 varieties of herbs and edible plants in my garden. My last birthday, Adam gifted me a dehydrating machine that I am able to use to dry my own herbs. Granted I get most of my herbs from Penzey’s Spices but they recently moved from the 280 corridor so my treks to their new location in Homewood are few and far between.

Earlier this year I concocted a new Italian Seasoning herbal mix from a variety of purchased and home grown herbs that I just adore. I make it in large quantities and use it in a variety of recipes. This afternoon I altered my Rosemary Roasted Potato recipe to include this heavenly herbal blend and though I haven’t tasted yet, the smell in my house is intoxicating. Here is the blend if you would like to try it. Again, this is in bulk so it makes about 1 1/2 cups of seasoning mix.

6 tbsp. dried Basil
½ tsp. Black Pepper
2 tbsp. Garlic Powder
½ tsp. Marjoram
2 tsp. Onion Powder
6 tbsp. dried Oregano
6 tbsp. dried Parsley
½ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
2 tsp. dried Rosemary
2 tsp. dried Thyme

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Cooking With Brandy » BRANDY’S BREAKFAST PIZZAS says:

September 19, 2009 at 4:04 pm

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Tracy Conrad: where’s mine?? haha, sounds delicious Sat at 6:56pm
Brandy Pate: Mmm. They were so good. I am so happy that Zoey ate them too. Did you go to the site to read the whole recipe? Sat at 7:44pm
Tracy Conrad: of course. The picture looks absolutely mouth watering. and the princess cake is awesome! Sat at 7:59pm

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