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North Beach Blend

$6.50

Our North Beach Blend, affectionately known as the "pizza blend", is a classic combo of Italian herbs and spices, with a definite zing from the extra-crunchy mix of chili flakes and oregano. Delicious in dipping oil, tomato sauce, pastas, sprinkled on focaccia, or as a zesty topping on pizza.

Ingredients: Oregano, Basil, Chili Pepper, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Garlic, Rosemary, Thyme, Black Pepper and Sea Salt.

Quick Uses & Ideas:

  • For a delicious dipping oil to serve with fresh baguette, mix 1 tbsp NBB with 4 tbsp House Blend, Basil, Garlic or Rosemary oil. Let steep 1 hour, taste, and adjust. Good to make in advance - the longer it steeps the more flavorful it becomes.
  • Makes an excellent Bruschetta - check out our recipes for all seasons!
  • Excellent in a tomato sauce for pasta. Make simple homemade pasta sauce by sautéing 1/2 onion, a few cloves of garlic, and NBB in olive oil until soft, then add canned tomatoes and simmer, adding salt to taste.
  • Sprinkle on garlic bread or grilled veggies.
  • Mix with fresh ricotta, basil & parsley, fill large pasta shells, top with marinara sauce and bake.
  • Use in a vinaigrette, for a vibrant Italian flavor.
  • Top or mix into hummus with any Stonehouse oil.
  • Mix into fresh pizza dough.
  • Add to meatballs or meatloaf.
  • Scroll down or visit our Recipe Page for more ideas!

Pairs Well With: pasta, pizza, lasagna, soups, chicken, pork, steak, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, potatoes, Rosemary oil, Basil oil, Garlic oil, Hot Chili oil, Dark Balsamic Vinegar

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Customer Reviews

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Mykia Franklin
Tasty

This was my first time trying this blend and it is really tasty. I have only used on veggies so far but I look forward to mixing it with butter to make garlic bread. Will continue to purchase.

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Kristin Hothersall
My go-to spice blend for years!

I bought a jar of North Beach blend while vacationing in San Francisco years ago. Now I can’t live (or at least cook!) without it. I put it on everything- sautéed veggies, salmon, chicken, frittatas. It’s the best!

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David V
Great spice blend

Pour over hot olive oil and let it cool completely down… it’s a great bread dip

That's a great shortcut! If you want you oil to stay raw/hold it's bite, just add the spice blend to a bowl of the oil for about 30 minutes or more - you can even do it a day ahead - stir and enjoy!

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George Werner

We love to use this on salads. Really helps them pop!

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James Morris
An Essential Blend

This Cali-Italian spice blend is the perfect touch for many of my savory recipes - sauces, pickling brine, and salad dressing. If your dish has an Italian theme then this needs to be in the mix. The blend is versatile and accentuates grilled/sauteed vegetables, creating a flavor base that gives a ton of flavor - not heavy sodium. This lets you adjust your flavor/salt profiles accordingly. As stated here on the site, it is a must in pasta sauce, on pizza, and any Italian seafood dish (try it in your next cioppino.) Bonus - Always reminds me of San Francisco. So do yourself a favor and start creating some sense-memories of your own with this blend... Enjoy.

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