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    Home >> French

    Herbes de Provence

    Modified: Feb 21, 2022 · Published: Jul 10, 2016 by Analida · • Word count:468 words. • About 3 minutes to read this article. • This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Make your own herbs de provence or "herbes de provence" for my French friends. A fabulous aromatic blend of herbs and you can make your own custom blend like I do. I prefer oregano, parsley, thyme, tarragon and lavender. You can also add savory and marjoram too. | ethnicspoon.com

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    What are herbes de provence? 

    Thyme, oregano, lavender, tarragon, and parsley; these are the some of the lovely flavors in herbes de provence. Lavender? Not as crazy as it sounds! Actually the lavender helps to add a touch of interest to this flavorful herbal blend. French cuisine is built on the use of herbs, not spices. There is a reason for this. It has to do with culinary practices that have remained virtually unchanged for centuries. Yes, eventually I will write about this.

    When do people use it?  

    Thyme, along with parsley and bay leaves makes a combination called "bouquet garni" a must in soups and stews. Apart from its culinary uses, thyme has also been used in natural medicine for centuries. Oregano, growing abundantly in the Mediterranean regions, is a natural choice for French cooking.

    The name oregano comes from the Greek, and means "mountain of joy." Tarragon, one of my favorite herbs. Its bright anise seed flavor imparts an interesting taste on stews, vegetables and poultry.  Tarragon can also be used to flavor oils and vinegar. Try it it's delicious! By the way, you might want to check out my chicken tarragon recipe. And finally, lavender, in my opinion, with its subtle floral flavor is the ingredient that ties everything together.

    Make your own herbs de provence or "herbes de provence" for my French friends. A fabulous aromatic blend of herbs and you can make your own custom blend like I do. I prefer oregano, parsley, thyme, tarragon and lavender. You can also add savory and marjoram too. | ethnicspoon.com

    Like with anything related to cooking, feel free to improvise when creating your herbes de provence recipe. I like to use oregano, thyme, tarragon, dried parsley, and lavender. Keep things simple, you know. Can you  substitute herbs de provence? Not really.  Some people use a mix of sage and basil. I actually prefer to use fresh and not dried, just personal preference. I hope you try this out, you might never want to buy the store mixture again.

    By the way, did I mention that I make my own curry, garam masala and chili powder? Also, need I say that spice blends make wonderful gifts. If you like what you read, share with your friends.

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    Make your own herbs de provence or "herbes de provence" for my French friends. A fabulous aromatic blend of herbs and you can make your own custom blend like I do. I prefer oregano, parsley, thyme, tarragon and lavender. You can also add savory and marjoram too. | ethnicspoon.com

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    Make your own herbs de provence or "herbes de provence" for my French friends. A fabulous aromatic blend of herbs and you can make your own custom blend like I do. I prefer oregano, parsley, thyme, tarragon and lavender. You can also add savory and marjoram too.
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    Course: Spice blend
    Cuisine: French
    Keyword: herbes de Provence composition, herbs de provence, homemade herb blend, how to make spice blends
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 minute minute
    Total Time: 6 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 4kcal
    Author: Analida Braeger

    Ingredients

    • 1 Tbsp oregano dried
    • 2 Tbsp thyme dried
    • 2 Tbsp tarragon dried
    • ½ Tbsp curly parsley dried
    • 1 tsp lavender dried

    Instructions

    • Place all ingredients in a jar and shake until all the herbs are blended.
    • Store in a cool dry place like your kitchen cabinet.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 4kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Potassium: 21mg | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.5mg

     

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    1. Eb Gargano / easypeasyfoodie.com

      July 21, 2016 at 8:10 am

      This is so funny. I was just literally thinking yesterday, as I spooned some supermarket herbes de provence into my bolognese sauce, "I'm sure I could make this better myself" and low and behold here is a recipe for herbes de provence. I absolutely love your idea of adding lavender too. I really love the taste of lavender. It is so great in scones and biscuits but I have never thought of putting it in savoury food. I'll have to try that! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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      • Analida

        July 21, 2016 at 11:09 am

        Hi Eb!! You sure can make your own spice blends. I make a couple of them already: chili powder and zatar come to mind. Check them out. Yes, the lavender is such a subtle floral touch. You have given me a great idea: lavender in scones, or biscuits!! You are welcome, and thank you for the tip as well! 🙂

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    2. nova lang

      May 11, 2018 at 6:02 pm

      5 stars
      Using thyme for natural medicines is understandable and proves to be effective. The scent of thyme also brings relieve to an individual.

      Reply
    3. Jan

      November 08, 2018 at 11:04 am

      Where do you purchase container?

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      • Analida

        November 09, 2018 at 10:19 am

        I bought it at a gift shop many many years ago.

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