betterthanabox
Senior Cook
I got some Herbes de Provence for Christmas, and don't know what to put it on any suggestions?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Does yours contain Lavender?
Lavender is only added in American mixes but is not used in French traditional mixes.
I love to use it as a seasoning on roast chicken.
Does yours contain Lavender?
Lavender is only added in American mixes but is not used in French traditional mixes.
I love to use it as a seasoning on roast chicken.
That is not true, Kayelle. Many Provencal cooks use lavender in their mixtures, especially in the summertime.
OP, I ahve to admit Herbes de Provence is my "secret" ingredient. I use it in almost everything I cook. Savory things, that is... It adds that little "je ne sais quoi."
Not intending to be argumentative but according to .......Herbes de Provence - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Lavender is only added in American mixes but is not used in French traditional mixes."
Personally, I think the mixes with lavender goes too heavy on the lavender, so I have food grade lavender to add, or not add.
I just checked all my classic French books and there is indeed a division; my Larousse Gastronimique (which I trust) leaves lavender out but two of my spice books (one a spice guy from France) say traditional HdP includes lavender. No matter.
One of the reasons I make my own blends (I never buy any) is for that reason - flavour preference. Some garam masalas or Quatre Epices or Ras el Hanout are too heavy on this, too light on that; etc.
Anyway, lavender in shortbread is nice!
Gosh, I never thought of lavender in shortbread.......I bet that's wonderful . Fricassee, would you mind sharing your favorite recipe for HDP?