What is it?

A blend of dried herbs that thrive in the Mediterranean climate of Provence in southern France. Herbes de Provence usually includes thyme, summer savory, basil, marjoram, rosemary, and lavender. Some blends may also contain dried bay leaves, sage, and sometimes even cracked fennel seed (though technically speaking, the last isn’t an herb).

The use of herbes de Provence isn’t limited to the Mediterranean region, however; it’s a kitchen staple throughout France, probably because its flavor is so versatile. It goes smashingly with everything from roasted lamb and potatoes to zucchini, eggplant, and tomatoes. It’s especially delicious with chicken.

Herbes de Provence is best added to dishes before or during cooking, to give the flavors time to infuse.

Don’t have it?

Substitute equal amounts of the component herbs that you do have on hand.

How to choose:

Herbes de Provence is sold in the spice section of many well-stocked grocery stores. If it’s not in your market, you can alsomake your own.

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Recipes

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  Roasted Uncured Ham with Mustard-Herb Crust

  Dress up ham with this simple sweet-savory topping. You can use leftovers in wraps, sandwiches, casseroles, and stews.

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  Spaghetti with Grilled Ratatouille

  Grilled vegetables—that summer side dish staple—easily become a satisfying main course when turned into a vibrant sauce for spaghetti.

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  Grill-Roasted Turkey

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  Fresh Greens with Roasted Beets, Haricots Verts & Goat Cheese Croutons

  You probably won't need all the vinaigrette for this salad; refrigerate any extra for up to three days.

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  Beef Stew with Red Wine & Carrots (Daube de Boeuf aux Carottes)

  Very simply, a daube (pronounced dohb) is a red-wine-based beef or lamb stew. This type of dish has countless flavor permutations, of course, but the most famous (and my favorite)…

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  Herbes de Provence

  Fresh thyme, summer savory, basil, marjoram, rosemary, and lavender thrive in the Mediterranean climate of Provence, a region of southern France. These herbs are the backbone of herbes de Provence,…

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  Butterflied Chicken Dijon Grilled on a Bed of Thyme

  A flattened chicken looks impressive, but looks aren’t the only benefit to butterflying. Since the flat shape allows for more even heat distribution during cooking, a butterflied chicken cooks faster…

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  Herb-Roasted Chicken with Lemons

  我烤柠檬鸡,道具up the chicken in the pan and also add a wonderful flavor to the pan juices. After roasting, the wedges develop…

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  Sautéed Lamb Chops with Herbes de Provence

  Bring the essence of French bistro-style cooking to your own kitchen with this quick lamb dish. The rib chops absorb a fragrant dried herb paste for 20 minutes, and they…

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  Spinach & Basil Salad with Tomatoes, Candied Walnuts & Warm Bacon Dressing

  Add some new flavors and textures to perk up a classic spinach salad: fresh basil adds an unexpected flavor boost, the broiled grape tomatoes add warmth, and the candied walnuts, enhanced with…