Herbes de Provence

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Herbes de Provence

Herbes de Provence is a traditional French recipe for a balanced blend of herbs and spices that can include lavender buds as an ingredient. This goes particularly well as a seasoning for fish and tomato-based dishes. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic French version of Herbes de Provence.

prep time

5 minutes

cook time

5 minutes

Total Time:

10 minutes

Makes:

10 tbsp

Rating:

Tags : Herb Recipes French Recipes

Herbes de Provence is another classic French herb/spice blend that like many traditional spice/herb blends is variable in terms of its constituents.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp dried basil
1 tbsp dried thyme
1 tbsp dried marjoram
1 tbsp dried summer savory
1/2 tbsp dried rosemary
1 dried bayleaf, crumbled
1 tsp dried lavender flower buds, crushed (optional)
6 dried sage leaves, crumbled
1 tsp fennel seeds (optional)

Method:

To prepare simply spoon (or crumble) the ingredients into an air-tight jar, secure the lid and shake vigourously to mix the spices. Seal well and store in a cupboard away from direct sunlight.