Julia Child's Spice Blend

Elevate your culinary creations with Julia Child's Spice Blend—a timeless medley of dried herbs and spices inspired by the legendary chef’s love for French cuisine. This versatile blend combines aromatic thyme, rosemary, and oregano with the warm undertones of paprika, nutmeg, and cloves, balanced perfectly with sea salt and two types of pepper for a distinct depth of flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes, this homemade spice mix is perfect for enhancing everything from roasted vegetables to grilled meats or hearty stews. Crafted for freshness and stored easily, it adds a quick burst of elegance to any dish, bringing Julia’s signature touch to your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Dried thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons Dried rosemary
• 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon Sea salt

Directions

Step 1

Gather all the ingredients and ensure they are fresh and aromatic for the best flavor.

Step 2

Using a mortar and pestle, spice grinder, or blender, combine the dried thyme, dried rosemary, and dried oregano. Grind them into a fine powder, if necessary, to ensure even blending.

Step 3

Add the ground black pepper, ground white pepper, paprika, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and sea salt to the ground herbs. Mix thoroughly to combine all the spices evenly.

Step 4

If you prefer a smoother blend, you can sift the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any larger particles.

Step 5

Transfer the spice blend into an airtight glass jar or container. Label the jar with the name and date of preparation.

Step 6

Store the spice blend in a cool, dark place, and use it within 3 months for optimal flavor.

Step 7

Sprinkle this spice blend over roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or add a pinch to soups and stews for a touch of Julia's classic French-inspired flavor!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(34.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	59.0

Total Fat 2.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6985.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g	0%
Total Sugars 0.5g
Protein 1.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 142.4mg	0%
Iron 5.1mg	0%
Potassium 185.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.7%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 63.6%