1-Step One: Gather Your Ingredients and Equipment

Before you begin, round up all your dried herbs and spices. Having everything measured and ready makes the process go smoothly. You’ll need:

* A small mixing bowl or a clean glass jar with a lid
* A whisk or fork for mixing
* Measuring spoons (standard kitchen measuring spoons work perfectly)
* All the dried herbs and spices listed above

If your spices have been sitting in the back of the cabinet for a while, give them a quick sniff test. Fresh spices should have a strong, distinct aroma. If they smell flat or musty, it’s time to replace them for the best flavor in your homemade Greek seasoning.

2-Step Two: Add All Ingredients to Your Bowl or Jar

Measure each ingredient carefully and add them directly to your mixing bowl or storage jar. I like to add them in order of quantity, starting with the largest amounts (oregano and basil at 2 teaspoons each) and working down to the smaller measurements.

Why does order matter? It helps you keep track of what you’ve added and ensures you don’t accidentally double up on something or skip an ingredient entirely. When you’re working with similar-looking dried herbs, organization is your friend.

3-Step Three: Whisk Thoroughly Until Evenly Mixed

Now comes the most important part: mixing everything together properly. Using your whisk or fork, stir the spices vigorously for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. You want to make sure all the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the blend.

The garlic powder and onion powder tend to be finer than the leafy dried herbs, so they can settle at the bottom if you’re not thorough. A good whisking motion, rather than just a gentle stir, helps incorporate everything evenly. You should see a consistent mixture with no clumps of any single spice.

4-Step Four: Transfer to Storage Container

If you mixed your Greek seasoning in a bowl, now’s the time to transfer it to a proper storage container. Glass jars work best because they don’t absorb odors or flavors, and they protect the spices from light. Small canning jars, recycled spice jars (thoroughly cleaned), or any airtight container will work beautifully.

Make sure your container has a tight-fitting lid. The more airtight, the better, since exposure to air will cause your spices to lose potency faster. A container that holds about 1/4 cup is perfect for this batch size.

5-Step Five: Label and Store

This step often gets skipped, but labeling your jar is so helpful. Write the name of the blend and the date you made it on a small piece of tape or a label. Trust me, three months from now when you have three different spice blends in identical jars, you’ll be glad you labeled them!