Homemade Tuscan Seasoning
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Have a recipe that calls for Tuscan Seasoning, and can’t find it in the store, or don’t know what it is? I’ve got you covered. Make your own using this easy recipe.
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Tuscan Seasoning is similar in content to Italian Seasoning, but with a few added ingredients! We combine dried basil, oregano, rosemary, marjoram and thyme, then add fennel seeds and garlic powder. Grind it up in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, and you’re done!
There’s nothing wrong with store-bought spice blends. They’re easy and convenient, and reasonably inexpensive (for the most part). However, I really enjoy making my own where possible. Especially since it means I can control what does and doesn’t go in. Being able to amp up the basil if I want to or dial back the salt. This blend does not include salt or pepper – so you can add as much or as little as you prefer.
This Tuscan Seasoning is a much-tweaked blend that I like to use on pretty much everything. I leave out the sun-dried tomatoes or replace it with lemon zest – which makes a yummy addition to fish, or I add crushed red peppers to add a little kick.
Another way to use this is with olive oil and vinegar, to make a delicious vinaigrette. Use some fresh garlic and you’ll lick your (salad) bowl clean!
However it is that you roll, I’m providing the basis of the blend. The rest is up to you! It couldn’t be easier – see below!
Why this recipe works:
- Simple. Uses ingredients you probably already have in the pantry.
- Budget Friendly. No need to make an extra purchase!
- Adaptable. You can make this your own by adding salt, pepper, lemon zest or sun-dried tomatoes.
Kylee’s Notes
How to use Homemade Tuscan Seasoning
- Use it in place of Italian seasoning, on pork, chicken or fish.
- Blend with olive oil and vinegar to make a delicious vinaigrette
- Make Summery Tuscan Chicken Orzo.
Storing homemade spice mixes
I store mine in mini 4oz mason jars (affiliate link) with tight fitting lids
Key Recipe Ingredients
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Tuscan Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
OPTIONAL
- 1 teaspoon sundried tomatoes finely diced
- lemon zest
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a mortar and pestle and grind to break up the fennel seeds.1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, 1 teaspoon marjoram, 1/2 teaspoon sage, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon sundried tomatoes, lemon zest
- Store in a jar with tight fitting lid, and use as needed.
Notes
How to use Homemade Tuscan Seasoning
- Use it in place of Italian seasoning, on pork, chicken or fish.
- Blend with olive oil and vinegar to make a delicious vinaigrette
- Make Summery Tuscan Chicken Orzo.
Storing homemade spice mixes
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About Kylee Ayotte
I am a born and raised New Zealander (a Kiwi), now living in Phoenix, Arizona. I’m happily married to the love of my life – a hot American boy I met while traveling the world. I’m a mama to 2 awesome little boys and love red things, rugby, cheesecake, and bacon. Mmmmm. Bacon. Meet Kylee
I absolutely LOVE this! I had been purchasing Tuscan spice for quite a while, then was having trouble finding it. So … I found your recipe! I Love it with the sundried tomatoes. I use a fair bit when I make veggie/sausage egg muffins so I was going through it a lot. This way, I quadruple the recipe and have enough for a few batches! And it seems to keep well. THANK YOU!!!
Can I omit marjoram?
You can, of course. However, it won’t taste the same!
Looking at another recipe on your site & saw this. Need a quick present for an annual friends Christmas lunch this Friday. [Dec 22, 2017] Can you give me an idea of how long one recipe would last or how many dishes could be made with it? I saw a gift for spice mixes using clear Christmas ornaments. Do you just ‘sprinkle’ it to taste on chicken or fish? Just wondered if a bottle of each herb would probably make 4 recipes of this? Also, is there a way to search your recipes for ones that show the homemade spice mixed being used. Thanks for any help you could give me on these questions! Subscribed after looking at more recipes.
Merry Christmas, Linda
I found the McCormick Tuscan seasoning blend and just loved the taste it gave to my cooking but ran out and could not find it in the stores. I am going to make your recipe for the blend and give out some for gifts. I used it many times on salads, not as a dressing but as a seasoning to my salads . Very excited to make your Tuscan seasoning blend. Thank you.
Love this! Italian and Mexican spices are my go to! Your blend sounds delicious. And I agree, I always make my own “taco” seasoning. It’s so much tastier and healthier. You don’t get all those additives, you know exactly what you’re eating. Thanks for the share!