How Do You Make A Herbes De Provence Blend?
Herbes de Provence is a classic herbal blend used in French cooking. Yes, you can buy the herbs at the store–but it’s so much fun to dry your own! You can even grow the herbs yourself, dry them and then create the blend. You can try it on meats, poultry, and even in savory egg dishes like quiche and omelets. My favorite uses are on roasted chicken and in mushroom and cheese omelets. It’s also a tasty blend in soups, especially vegetable. Here is how to put together a savory Herbes de Provence blend. Step 1 Start by growing your own herbs. However, in some climates, it may not be possible to grow some of them with success. So it is perfectly acceptable to purchase the dried herbs. Step 2 If you do grow your own, pick the herbs just before they flower. Dry them in paper bags or lay them out on paper towels. When the herbs are dry, remove them from the stems and crush them gently. Step 3 Measure out the herbs and place them in a medium mixing bowl. Stir gently and transfer them to an air
