House Herbs

Name: House Herbs
Yield: makes 1 cup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons dried rosemary; 1/4 cup dried oregano; 1/4 cup dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1 tablespoon dried marjoram; 1 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme; 1 tablespoon freshly ground white pepper; 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper

December 22, 2011

CREATED TWENTY YEARS AGO by Pasta & Co founder Marcella Rosene, this unique blend of dried herbs is exceptionally versatile.

Cooks' Note

If you don't want to make a full cup of herbs, just reduce the quantity. To make 3 1/4 tablespoons House Herbs, combine 1 1/2 teaspoons rosemary, 1 tablespoon oregano, 1 tablespoon basil, a pinch of allspice, 3/4 teaspoon marjoram, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

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