Herbes de Provence

🥘 Ingredients

• fennel seeds 1 Tbsp
• rosemary 2 Tbsp
• marjoram 3 Tbsp
• summer savory (optional) 3 Tbsp
• tarragon 1 Tbsp
• basil 1 Tbsp
• chervil (optional) 1 tsp
• mint 1 tsp
• lavender (optional) 1 tsp

1. 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) .
2. 2

   Store in an airtight container. Use to season meats, chicken, fish, salads, vegetables, soups, and stews.
3. 3

   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.