Cooking with Lavender: Herbes de Provence
By The Herb Companion staff
April/May 1999
Makes about 1 cup
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• 1 teaspoon dried lavender flowers
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 3 tablespoons dried rosemary
• 4 tablespoons dried oregano
• 4 tablespoons dried chives
1. Mix the herbs together and store in a tightly closed jar in a cool, dark place. Sprinkle over salads and meat dishes or add to soups and stews.
2. For a special taste treat, sprinkle herbes de Provence over hot, lightly buttered popcorn.
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