Greek Seasoning Blend - Enjoy the
Traditional Flavours of Greek Food at Home

When dining in Greece, the Greek seasoning blend that's added to your food will depend on what part of the country you're in. Northern cooking will vary from Southern food, East from West. This herby blend uses a mixture of typical dried herbs with a few spices which are often used in traditional Northern cooking.

What You'll Need: (makes about 8 tablespoons)

3 tbsp dried Greek oregano
2 tbsp dried thyme
2 tbsp dried mint
1 tbsp dried marjoram
2 tsp onion flakes
2 tsp garlic flakes
1 tsp ground pepper
1-2 tsp salt
1 whole nutmeg
1 x 2 inch piece cinnamon
5-6 dried bay leaves

tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon

Directions:

Grate a teaspoons worth of nutmeg and set aside

Crumble the bay leaves and break up the cinnamon stick

Grind the bay and cinnamon pieces along with the salt, garlic and onion flakes

Once ground add to a bowl and stir in the pepper and grated nutmeg

Crumble in the dried oregano, mint, thyme and marjoram and combine thoroughly

Store in an airtight jar out of direct sunlight. Use within 3 months before making more

Note: I used Greek oregano for authenticity but you can use other types of oregano if that's all you have to hand. They will add a slightly different taste to your seasonings but will still taste delicious.