Herbes de Provence
 Serves |  Total Time |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 5 minutes |
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp fennel seeds
- 2 Tbsp rosemary
- 3 Tbsp marjoram
- 1 Tbsp tarragon
- 1 Tbsp basil
- 1 tsp mint
- 1 tsp chervil (optional)
1 tsp lavender (optional)- 3 Tbsp summer savory (optional)
Cookware
- 1 spice grinder
- 1 mixing bowl
Instructions
Step 1
Grind the fennel seeds and rosemary in a spice grinder. Pour into a mixing bowl. Stir in marjoram, summer savory (optional), tarragon, basil, chervil (optional), mint, lavender (optional).
Step 2
Store in an airtight container. Use to season meats, chicken, fish, salads, vegetables, soups, and stews.
Note
Certain herbs are known to pair well with particular foods: rosemary with lamb, tarragon with chicken, basil with tomatoes, and fennel with fish so it is best to keep these combinations in mind when mixing your herbs. You might want to try making separate batches, each with different ratios of herbs for use in various recipes. Just be sure to label your containers.
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