Herbes de Provence |
Herbes de Provence (Provencal herbs) is a mix of aromatic plants, sometimes dried. These herbs are native to the Provence region in the south of France. The mixture traditionally contains rosemary, bay leaves, basil, savory and thyme. It can also include thyme, summer savory, cloves, lavender, tarragon, chervil, sage, marjoram. It is mostly used to flavour grilled foods such as fish and meat, as well as vegetable stews. The mixture can be added to foods before or during cooking so as to infuse the flavour into the cooked food. |