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Homemade Herbes de Provence
}} Herbes de Provence or Provençal herbs is a mixture of the herbs traditionally used in the cooking of Provence, France. The mixture was created in the 1970s to simplify the use of these herbs; traditional cooks did not have such a mixture, instead using the individual herbs in amounts suitable to their own tastes. Although a few commercial mixtures do not have it, many cooks consider that Herbes de Provence without lavender is not really Herbes de Provence. A fairly standard mixture is given here.
Ingredients
ScaleNo serving count in the source — scale by factor
- basil1 tbsp
- marjoram1 tbsp
- rosemary1/2 tbsp
- summer savory1 tbsp
- thyme1 tbsp
- bay leaf, crushed1 leaf
- lavender flowers, crushed2–3
- fennel seeds, optional1 tsp
- sage, optional1 tsp
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method
Combine all ingredients, and mix until blended.
