Mixed Herbs (Homemade)

Give your favorite dishes the ultimate flavor with a combination of the best mixed herbs ever!

Mixed herbs are the perfect blend of spices that you need for everyday cooking. It’s all about choosing the right herbs that can intensify the quality of the food. Indeed, it has truly changed my life in the kitchen.

You can always use it to season African, Asian, Italian, and other cuisines. Mixed herbs are certainly an all-in-one spice that makes cooking easy, fun, and awesome. All you need are several herbs!

Cooking something, healthy, special, and savory requires seasoning. When I used mixed herbs for dishes at home, my family enjoyed our mealtimes more. I’m sure your family will taste the difference, too.

You’ll learn all about mixed herbs, including how-to, ingredients, health benefits, uses, and storage tips. In this post, I’ll show you how to make perfect mixed herbs that take any dish to the next level!

How to Make Mixed Herbs

As its name suggests, mixed herbs are simply about mixing some herbs. But what herbs taste well together? As long as you know the best combination of flavors you’re going to cook the best meals with this seasoning.

Let’s dig deeper into rich, fragrant, and essential mixed herbs!

Ingredients

Here are my secret ingredients for mixed herbs:

Basil

Have a blast using mixed herbs with some basil!

Basil is a green herb with sweet and peppery flavors. It has a peppery and pungent aroma that you’ll love. Moreover, you can always use basil as an herb for meat dishes, salads, and sauces. 

Just imagine savoring all of the flavors and enjoying the health benefits, doesn’t that sound great? I suggest using basil for dishes like Margherita Pizza, Breakfast Sandwich, and Spaghetti Bolognese.

Marjoram

Get ready to experience the major flavor of marjoram!

Marjoram is a unique herb that has fresh, citrus, and floral flavors. It’s milder than oregano but sweeter and more pungent than thyme. Marjoram is also used to give flavor to meats, sausages, fish, poultry, stuffings, stews, salads, and more.

Indeed, it makes a difference in your dishes and in your body and mind too! If you’re unsure how to use marjoram, then I suggest adding it to Fish Stew, Meat Pie, and Pizza Sauce!

Oregano

Never say “no” to an herb like oregano.

Oregano is a popular herb because of its bold, powerful, intense, and peppery flavor. You can use it to season pizzas, salads, meat dishes, fish and vegetables, sauces, barbeque, and kebab. 

I’ve always loved using oregano and this time, it goes so well with the other herbs that I always have it in stock. I suggest using it for Roast Chicken Seasoning Blend, Grilled Tilapia, and One-Pot Spaghetti too!

Sage

Nothing saves the day better than sage!

Sage combines peppery and citrusy flavors and fragrances. It may also have hints of mind and lemon, which makes it great for sausages, meat, fish, and chicken stuffings. 

You can use it to infuse oil or vinegar with flavor. It’s fantastic for sauces, roasted meats, dressings, pasta, stuffing, soups, and stews. Be creative with using safe because it’s guaranteed to give an incredible flavor.

Tarragon

Take your mixed herbs to the next level with some tarragon!

Tarragon has an intense, sweet, and licorice-like flavor. In addition, it has a slightly grassy and anise smell, making it a great addition to fish, chicken, stews, vegetables, sauces, omelets, and pickles. 

You will surely enjoy your mornings more with herbal tea with some tarragon. It also tastes great in chicken, turkey, and seafood. I suggest using it for dishes like Fried Eggs, Roast Chicken, and Grilled Salmon.

Thyme

What time is it? It’s time to add some thyme!

This herb is similar to the flavor and scent of oregano; it’s earthy and herbal with a touch of mint. Thyme is also good for fish, soups, stuffings, chicken, pasta, eggs, sauces, meats, vegetables, and cheeses.

It’s one of the best herbs to use for meaty dishes for roasting and grilling. You can mix it into butter, roasted vegetables, pasta, salad dressings, oils, and even vinegar. Can you believe that you can also use it for baked goods?

Undoubtedly, all the herbs mentioned in this recipe are flavorful, fragrant, and good for your health! Herbs are truly useful, high quality, and nutritious for any dish! 

Directions

Let’s make mixed herbs together!

1. Mix the oregano, basil, parsley, thyme, tarragon, sage, and marjoram in a bowl. 
2. Then, use a spice grinder or miller for a fine texture.
3. Finally, store it in a jar and use them when needed!

Can you believe it’s quick and simple to make your mixed herbs spice at home? You can also use leftover herbs to make this for your future culinary adventures in the kitchen!

Tips

Buying herbs

There are lots of quality and affordable herbs that you can buy in grocery stores. Always go for organic herbs that are vibrant and smell fresh. 

Drying herbs

There are several options you can try when making your own dried herbs. 

Dehydrator or oven

1. Rinse the herbs.
2. Remove the leaves from the stem.
3. Then, spread them over a tray and place them in the dehydrator or oven.
4. Set the dehydrator or oven on the lowest heat option. 
5. Let the herbs dehydrate for 30 minutes.
6. If there is still moisture, then continue dehydrating for another 30 minutes. 
7. Once done, allow the herbs to cool.
8. Transfer them into a jar before chopping or grinding them.

Air dry

1. Rinse the herbs and tie them together with string or twine.
2. Hang the herbs in a well-ventilated area to dry.
3. The leaves will eventually become crunchy. 
4. Remove the leaves from the stem.
5. Grind or chop them before storing them in containers.

Sundry

1. Rinse the herbs and remove excess water.
2. Detach the leaves from the stem and place them onto a tray.
3. Then, put the tray in an area where there is direct sunlight. 
4. Sun-drying herbs can take up to several days.
5. Wait until the leaves are crisp and dry.
6. Chop them up or grind them.
7. Finally, put the herbs into jars for storage. 

Mixed Herbs Variations

The best thing about making mixed herbs at home is that you can mix any combination of herbs that you like most!

There are different kinds of mixed herbs you can make. For the French version, you will need marjoram, thyme, chervil, tarragon, chives, and parsley. Meanwhile, the Middle Eastern recipe uses parsley, mint, cilantro, dill, thyme, and oregano.

For an Asian version, use Thai basil, cilantro, lemongrass, lime leaves, basil, and mint. You can always make any combinations that you like, especially when you want to make the mixed herbs according to your taste.

Mixed herbs are excellent ingredients to add flavor to vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free meals. Here are more spices you can add to the combination:

• Onion powder
• Garlic powder
• Dried rosemary
• White pepper
• Cayenne
• Coriander
• Cumin
• Cardamom
• Peppercorns

More Recipes

• Milk Powder – did you know that you can make milk powder at home?
• Cassava Flour – transform your cassava into useful flour.
• Powdered Sugar – sweeten your dishes and drinks with sugar powder.
• All-Purpose Seasoning – here’s a spice that you can use every day.
• Roast Chicken Seasoning Blend – use the best spices to add flavor to your chicken.
• Chili Flakes – give your dishes a spicy twist with chili flakes.

Recommended tools

• Spice grinder: Make the mixed herbs with a spice grinder.
• Glass bowl: Combine the ingredients in a glass bowl.
• Jar: Store the dried herbs in a jar for storage.

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How to Use Mixed Herbs

Within minutes of making Mixed Herbs, you can already use it for your recipes!

One of the best ways to use mixed herbs is to season your chicken, beef, and other meats with it. The mixed herbs will surely add depth and aroma to the natural flavor of the meat. You can also use it to season soups, stews, and broths for extra fragrance.

Mixed herbs are also some of my go-to seasonings for pasta sauces like marinara and other tomato-based sauces. You will surely enjoy your roasted or sauteed vegetables more when you season them with mixed herbs.

Make your grains, like rice, quinoa, and couscous, extra special with a dash of mixed herbs. Dips and spreads like hummus and cream cheese spreads also taste fantastic with mixed herbs. Whenever I make salads, I also use mixed herbs to make the dressing.

In fact, you can even use mixed herbs for bread and baked goods to have a better aroma. Mixed herbs can also be the key to the best marinades and rubs. Here are some of the dishes that you will love with mixed herbs:

• Turkey Pie – turkey tastes best when you season it with mixed herbs.
• Fish Seasoning – season your fish with mixed herbs and taste how good it is.
• Jollof Rice – cook Jollof Rice for the best-tasting grains.
• One-Pot Spaghetti – mixed herbs can greatly improve your spaghetti.
• Fish Stew – I love adding mixed herbs to stews.

Storage Tips

• At room temperature: Dried herbs can be stored at room temperature for up to three years. Place it in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are mixed herbs?

Mixed herbs include basil, parsley, marjoram, oregano, sage, thyme, and tarragon. It’s a combination of spices that can be used for roasting, baking, and even stir-frying. Store spinach properly so you can use it for mixed herbs too!

Is mixed herbs and oregano same?

No, mixed herbs and oregano are not the same. In fact, oregano is part of the mixed herbs combination. The oregano is a single herb while mixed herbs is a concoction of different herbs.

What is a substitute for mixed herbs?

Instead of using mixed herbs, you can use any combination of herbs that you have. When drying, you can saute onions with oregano and basil for a similar flavor. A mix of other herbs and spices can also be a good substitute.

What are 5 types of herbs?

Actually, there are more than five types of herbs. Some of them include oregano, marjoram, tarragon, basil, sage, parsley, and thyme.