A seasoning to keep in your kitchen at all times, along with
salt and pepper. Fines herbesa staple in France, as
the name suggeststraditionally includes a blend of the
following spices: chervil, chives,
parsley and tarragon.
Dried fines herbes is widely available in grocery stores,
but for a real treat, make your own using fresh herbs.
Like fresh dill, fresh fines herbes can loose their flavor
if cooked for a long time, so it's best to add them toward
the end of the cooking period. Use the dried version for long-simmering
stews and sauces. Try fresh fines herbes in omelets mixes,
sauces, marinades and with cured meats.
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