Table of Contents
- What’s Inside Basic Herbs Pantry Pack 1
- Herb-Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables
- Spaghetti and Meatballs with Basil, Oregano & Parsley
- Herb-Crusted Pork Chops with Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans
- Rosemary & Oregano Focaccia
- Mediterranean White Bean Stew with Tomatoes and Herbs
- Pan-Seared Gnocchi with Mushrooms, Brown Butter and Sage
- Why This Pack Earns a Spot in the Pantry
- FAQs
Recipes for Basic Herbs Pantry Pack 1: Dried Herbs, Zero Drama, Plenty of Flavor
Fresh herbs are lovely right up until they turn limp in the crisper drawer and make you feel judged. The Basic Herbs Pantry Pack 1 gives home cooks six dependable workhorses that stay ready for chicken, pasta, bread, beans, pork, potatoes and whatever else needs a little green good sense. Basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, parsley and sage each bring their own flavor, and because they’re dried, what you see on the food should look like what’s in the bottle: flakes, cut leaves, and woody rosemary needles instead of a suspicious farmer’s-market fantasy. These six recipes show how to use the pack in the real world, where supper matters more than showing off.
What’s Inside Basic Herbs Pantry Pack 1
6 Regular Bottles
- Sweet Leaf Basil
- Oregano Flakes
- Thyme Flakes
- Cut & Dried Rosemary
- Parsley Flakes
- Sage Leaf
Now let’s put these herbs to work. The first three recipes are familiar American favorites. The second three stretch the pack a bit, proving dried herbs can do a whole lot more than sit quietly beside the salt and pepper.
Herb-Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables
This is the kind of dinner that smells like somebody in the house knows what they’re doing. Rosemary, thyme and parsley cling to the chicken and vegetables as dried flakes and needles, not fresh garden sprigs playing dress-up.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Cut & Dried Rosemary
- 2 tsp Thyme Flakes
- 1 tbsp Parsley Flakes
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 4 carrots, cut into thick pieces
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Directions
Season the pan. Heat oven to 425°F. Toss the chicken and vegetables with olive oil, salt, black pepper, rosemary, thyme and half the parsley.
Roast until golden. Spread everything on a sheet pan and roast 35 to 40 minutes, stirring vegetables once, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
Finish and serve. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley and a squeeze of lemon if you like.
Spaghetti and Meatballs with Basil, Oregano & Parsley
Classic red-sauce comfort works just fine with dried herbs when you use the right shapes and amounts. Basil and oregano bring the backbone, and parsley cleans things up without pretending to be a bouquet.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Sweet Leaf Basil
- 2 tsp Oregano Flakes
- 1 tbsp Parsley Flakes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jar or 3 cups marinara sauce
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Directions
Make the meatballs. Mix beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, 1 tsp basil, 1 tsp oregano, 2 tsp parsley, salt and pepper. Form into meatballs.
Brown and simmer. Brown the meatballs in olive oil, then add marinara, the remaining basil and oregano, and simmer 20 minutes.
Boil the pasta. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Toss with sauce, top with meatballs, Parmesan and the remaining parsley.
Herb-Crusted Pork Chops with Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans
Rosemary, thyme, oregano and a little parsley make a proper dried-herb crust that actually matches what comes out of the bottles. That matters when you’re selling honest herbs instead of fairy tales.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Cut & Dried Rosemary
- 2 tsp Thyme Flakes
- 1 tsp Oregano Flakes
- 2 tsp Parsley Flakes
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups mashed potatoes, prepared
- 12 oz green beans
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Directions
Coat the chops. Pat the pork dry and rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme and oregano.
Sear and finish. Sear in a skillet over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Rest 5 minutes.
Cook the beans. Sauté green beans in butter with garlic until tender-crisp. Sprinkle with parsley and serve beside mashed potatoes and pork chops.
Rosemary & Oregano Focaccia
Focaccia is a fine place for dried herbs because they bloom in oil and bake right into the crust. You want visible rosemary needles and oregano flakes here, not a load of fresh green leaves pretending to be the product.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Cut & Dried Rosemary
- 2 tsp Oregano Flakes
- 1 tsp Parsley Flakes (optional)
- 1 lb pizza dough or focaccia dough
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp coarse salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Optional: flaky salt for the top
Directions
Stretch the dough. Press dough into an oiled 9x13-inch pan and let rest 20 to 30 minutes.
Dimple and season. Drizzle with olive oil, dimple the surface with your fingers, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, rosemary, oregano and parsley if using.
Bake. Bake at 425°F for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly and tear into pieces.
Mediterranean White Bean Stew with Tomatoes and Herbs
Beans love dried herbs because they have time to soak in flavor. Basil, oregano, thyme and parsley make this a pantry supper that tastes much fancier than its tax bracket.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Sweet Leaf Basil
- 2 tsp Oregano Flakes
- 1 tsp Thyme Flakes
- 1 tbsp Parsley Flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cans white beans, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Crusty bread for serving
Directions
Build the base. Sauté onion in olive oil until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Simmer the stew. Add beans, tomatoes, broth, salt, pepper, basil, oregano and thyme. Simmer 20 minutes.
Finish it off. Stir in parsley just before serving and ladle into bowls with bread on the side.
Pan-Seared Gnocchi with Mushrooms, Brown Butter and Sage
Sage gets the starring role here, backed by parsley and a little rosemary. The dried sage leaf should read like crisp scattered flakes on the finished dish, which is exactly what the bottle delivers.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Sage Leaf
- 1 tsp Cut & Dried Rosemary
- 2 tsp Parsley Flakes
- 16 oz shelf-stable or refrigerated gnocchi
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Optional: grated Parmesan
Directions
Brown the gnocchi. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet. Add gnocchi and cook until crisp and golden.
Cook the mushrooms. Add mushrooms, garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary and sage. Cook until tender and fragrant.
Finish with butter and parsley. Stir in the remaining butter until lightly browned, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot with Parmesan if desired.
Why This Pack Earns a Spot in the Pantry
The whole point of Basic Herbs Pantry Pack 1 is convenience without cutting corners. These six bottles cover the herbs you reach for over and over, and they do it in a form that stores well, shows up consistently and tastes like the real thing. They are practical for busy home cooks, solid for gift-giving, and mighty helpful when supper needs help faster than a grocery run can happen. If you cook at home, even halfway regularly, this is the sort of herb pack that saves the day without asking for applause. Though frankly, it has earned a little.
Basic Herbs - Pantry Pack 1 - Perfect for the Pantry - Basil, Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary, Parsley, and Sage
$33.25
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FAQs
Just because they're in a song, does my pantry really need parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme?
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme (in your best singing voice)... Yes! These are not just for lyrics but for adding great flavors to your dishes as well.
What is the best use for oregano?
Winning use for Oregano would most likely be pasta sauces. Anything Italian for that matter. But also commonly found in Mexican dishes as well as salad dressings.
What is the best use of basil?
Top two for basil would be pesto and pesto. Yes, I said that twice because pesto is so delicious! Basil is also great in soups, salads, and even as a garnish.
