Assorted Herbal Blends

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Italian Herb Blend:

2 tablespoons of basil, (grind the basil in the palm of your hand

with your thumb)

3 teaspoons marjoram (ground as above)

1 teaspoon oregano (ground as above)

1 large clove of garlic (or more)

1 tablespoon of minced onion

 

Use the mixture in any tomato sauce or mix with olive oil and spread

on fresh cut tomato slices.

 

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Thai Spice:

2 Tablespoons of lemon grass (fresh or dried)

1 teaspoon of black pepper

2 tablespoons of coriander or fresh cilantro

 

Blend the herbs into 1/2 cup of butter and use the herbal butter on

grilled chicken breasts or steaks.

 

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Bouquet Garni:

5 sprigs of parsley

3 sprigs thyme

1 bay leaf

1 sprig chervil

1 sprig marjoram

 

Place the herbs on a 6 " X6 " piece of cheese cloth and tie into a

bundle. Use in soups or stews.

If using dried herbs chop them up slightly before putting them in the

cheese cloth bundle.

Add about 30 minutes before the soup or stew is finished

 

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Fines Herbs:

1 sprig of Parsley

1 sprig of tarragon

1 sprig of chervil

1 sprig of chives

 

Mince the herbs and add to the dish just before serving. Use in

sauces or cheese or egg dishes