Italian Herbs Seasoning 20g

Recipes & Uses

Recipe for Italian herb seasoning

 Garlic Butter Herb Focaccia Bread

 Authentic Recipe

Ingredients (9x13" pan):

• 4 cups bread flour

• 1.5 cups warm water

• 2 tsp instant yeast

• 2 tbsp Italian herb seasoning (or mix: 1 tbsp each dried basil + oregano + 1 tsp thyme/rosemary)

• 4 garlic cloves (minced)

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• Flaky sea salt

Key Steps:

1. Mix dough → rise 1 hour (until doubled)

2. Stretch into oiled pan → dimple with fingers

3. Infuse oil: Heat 1/4 cup olive oil with garlic + 1 tbsp Italian herbs (2 mins)

4. Drizzle over dough → sprinkle remaining herbs + salt

5. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20 mins

Pro Tip:

• For crispy crust, place a water tray in the oven

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 Other Top Italian Herb Recipes:

1. Creamy Tuscan Chicken (with sun-dried tomatoes + spinach)

2. Herb Parmesan Roasted Potatoes (toss with 1 tbsp seasoning)

3. Homemade Pizza Sauce (2 tsp herbs per can of tomatoes)

Why Keep Italian Herbs in the Pantry?

Several classic herbs in one blend
No need to measure individual Mediterranean herbs every time you make a sauce, marinade or tray bake.

Perfect for pasta and pizza
An easy way to bring familiar Italian-style herb flavour to tomato sauces, pizza toppings and pasta dishes.

Made for everyday cooking
Chicken, fish, potatoes, vegetables and soups can all benefit from the same blend.

Use it wet or dry
Stir it into sauces and dressings, mix it into marinades or sprinkle directly over food before cooking.

An easy flavour shortcut
You still choose and cook the fresh ingredients — the herb blend simply makes seasoning quicker.

What Do Italian Herbs Taste Like?

Italian Herbs have a fragrant, herbaceous, savoury and slightly earthy flavour.

The blend brings together the familiar herbal notes associated with Italian and Mediterranean cooking.

Rather than one herb dominating, you get a balanced combination that works especially well with ingredients such as:

Tomato
Garlic
Olive oil
Chicken
Cheese
Vegetables

It's familiar enough to use regularly but versatile enough to take in plenty of different directions.

How to Use Italian Herbs

Tomato Pasta Sauce

Cook onion and garlic in olive oil.

Add tomatoes and Italian Herbs, then allow the sauce to simmer so the dried herbs have time to soften and release their flavour.

Use with pasta, meatballs, lasagne or as a pizza sauce.

Pizza

Stir Italian Herbs into the tomato base or sprinkle lightly over the toppings before baking.

Chicken

Combine Italian Herbs with:

Olive oil
Lemon juice
Garlic
Salt and black pepper

Coat chicken thighs or breast before roasting, grilling or barbecuing.

Roast Vegetables

Toss potatoes, zucchini, capsicum, eggplant, tomatoes or cauliflower with olive oil and Italian Herbs before roasting.

Fish

Mix with olive oil and lemon and use lightly on fish before baking or grilling.

Soups

Add to tomato, vegetable, bean or minestrone-style soups for extra herbal depth.

One Blend Instead of Several Herb Jars

You can absolutely keep individual herbs in the pantry.

They're useful when you want one particular herb to stand out.

But many everyday recipes call for a combination of Mediterranean herbs rather than just one.

Italian Herbs gives you that starting point already prepared.

One blend. Multiple herbs. Plenty of everyday uses.

You can still add more oregano, basil, rosemary or another individual herb when a particular recipe calls for it.

The blend simply makes the basic seasoning easier.

When Should You Add Italian Herbs?

It depends on what you're cooking.

Add Early

For:

Tomato sauces
Soups
Stews

Adding the herbs earlier gives them time to rehydrate and infuse the surrounding liquid.

Add Before Cooking

For:

Chicken
Fish
Roast vegetables
Potatoes

Mix the herbs with oil and seasoning so they cook directly onto the food.

Add Near the End

A small finishing sprinkle can give the dish a stronger herbal aroma.

For some dishes, using a little during cooking and another small amount at the end works particularly well.

Get More Flavour from Dried Herbs

Before adding Italian Herbs, gently rub the dried herbs between your fingers.

This breaks the leaves slightly and helps release more of their aroma.

If you're adding the blend to a cold dressing or dip, allow it to sit for a short while so the herbs have time to absorb moisture and soften.

Try It This Way

For a quick Italian-style chicken tray bake, combine:

Chicken thighs
Potatoes
Cherry tomatoes
Zucchini
Red onion

Drizzle with olive oil and add:

Italian Herbs
Garlic
Salt
Black pepper
A squeeze of lemon

Toss everything together and roast until the chicken is cooked and the vegetables are golden.

One tray and one herb blend can do most of the flavour work.

Make Easy Herb-Roasted Potatoes

Cut potatoes into wedges or chunks and toss with:

Olive oil
Italian Herbs
Garlic
Salt and black pepper

Roast until crisp and golden.

Finish with Parmesan or a squeeze of lemon if you like.

It's a simple side dish that works with chicken, fish, steak or vegetables.

Turn It into a Quick Dressing

Combine:

Olive oil
Lemon juice or vinegar
Italian Herbs
Garlic
Salt and pepper

Shake or whisk until combined.

Use over:

• Green salads
• Tomato and cucumber salad
• Pasta salad
• Roasted vegetables
• Grain bowls

Letting the dressing sit for a few minutes gives the dried herbs time to soften.

Make a Simple Italian Herb Dip

Mix Italian Herbs into:

Greek yoghurt
Sour cream

or

Mayonnaise

Add garlic, lemon juice and seasoning.

Allow the mixture to sit before serving.

Use with:

• Crackers
• Vegetable sticks
• Potato wedges
• Grilled chicken
• Bread

Beyond Pasta & Pizza

Once you've opened the pack, try Italian Herbs in:

• Lasagne
• Pasta bakes
• Meatballs
• Garlic bread
• Focaccia
• Roast chicken
• Grilled fish
• Roast potatoes
• Zucchini
• Eggplant
• Tomatoes
• Cauliflower
• Vegetable soup
• Tomato soup
• Salad dressings
• Yoghurt dips
• Omelettes
• Savoury breads
• Marinades

Italian Herbs earns its place in the pantry because you don't need to plan an Italian meal around it — it's simply an easy way to add familiar herb flavour to everyday cooking.

Storage

Store Italian Herbs in an airtight container in a cool, dark and dry place to help preserve the colour, aroma and flavour of the dried herbs.