How To Use Herbs de Provence
Although encompassed in a single name, recipes for herbs de Provence vary and substitute different herbs according to the cook’s preference. However, all recipes for herbs de Provence include thyme, oregano, marjoram and rosemary. According to Madeleine Kamman, a modern master of French cooking, the four herbs of the fines herbes blend,chives, parsley, tarragon and chervil should also be included in your herbs de Provence recipe. Other herbs which may be included are lavender, mints, basil and fennel.
Ms. Kamman cautions the cook to not overwhelm your herbs de Provence with too much oregano or savory,as these stronger flavored herbs will then tend to dominate, losing the delicacy of a more balanced mix.
