A fragrant homemade herbes de Provence mix for vegetables, potatoes, breads and savoury dishes.
Quick Facts
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Makes: About 8 tablespoons
Storage: Cool, dark cupboard
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp dried rosemary
- 2 tbsp dried summer savory
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp culinary lavender, optional
Method
- Crush the rosemary lightly.
- Combine all the dried herbs.
- Spoon into a clean, airtight jar.
- Label and store away from heat and light.
Ways to Enjoy It
Season roast vegetables, potatoes, breads, tomato dishes and savoury marinades. You can also sprinkle it over roasted vegetables before baking for a classic herbes de Provence flavour. It is especially good in simple recipes where the herbs can shine.
Herbes de Provence Ingredients
This Provençal-style blend balances thyme, rosemary, summer savory and oregano. Culinary lavender adds a floral note but is optional. Some herbes de Provence mixes also include basil, parsley, chervil or sage, but this version keeps to the same herbs for a simple, well-rounded mixture of dried herbs. If you like, you can adjust the balance slightly and keep the proportions close to the classic rosemary, thyme, oregano base.
Important Information
Use fully dried, correctly identified culinary herbs. Discard the blend if it develops moisture, mould or an unusual smell.
