Herbes de Provence Cooking with the Herbs of Southern France

by Brennan, Ethel; Bigda, Diane

• ISBN13: 9780811819336
• ISBN10: 0811819337
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1998-12-01
• Publisher: Chronicle Books

Summary

The herbs of Provence -- those aromatic herbs in earthenware crocks that are the hallmark of Provencal cuisine -- enliven almost any dish. Herbes de Provence brings the flavors and fragrances of the French countryside into kitchens everywhere with this wonderful collection of home recipes from Ethel Brennan. From savory main dishes to sweet scented cakes, here are 30 dishes made delicious with such herbs as rosemary, sage, bay, fennel, juniper, lavender, thyme, and winter savory. Half of the recipes highlight a particular herb used fresh; the other half offer instructions for drying and mixing three special versions of herbes de Provence, and then use them in a host of delectable dishes. Herbes de Provence shares the simple secrets Provencal cooks have enjoyed for centuries.

Author Biography

Ethel Brennan is a freelance writer based in San Francisco. With Georgeanne Brennan, she co-authored Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Citrus , both from Chronicle Books.

Diane Bigda has created work that has appeared in House & Garden , Gourmet , Travel & Leisure , and many other publications. She lives in Brookline, Massachusetts.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION	8	(11)
Fresh Provencal Herbs	19	(28)
Shelling Beans and Sage Salad	19	(1)
Roasted Pork Loin with Fresh Sage and Morel Mushrooms	20	(2)
Roasted Chicken Stuffed with Sage	22	(1)
Haricots Verts Salad with Thyme	23	(1)
Orange and Fennel Salad with Thyme Vinaigrette	24	(1)
Baked Trout with Lemon and Thyme	25	(1)
Blackberry Jam with Lemon Zest and Lemon Thyme	26	(3)
Tomato and Corn Chowder	29	(1)
Rosemary Spice Cake	30	(1)
Smelt Grilled with Rosemary	31	(2)
Caramelized Pearl Onions with Lavender	33	(1)
Pear and Lavender Tarte Tatin	34	(2)
Chocolate Lavender Cake	36	(2)
Carrot Soup with Winter Savory and Garlic Crostini	38	(2)
Bulgur Wheat with Fennel and Parsley	40	(1)
Wild Mushroom and Juniper Berry Sandwiches	41	(6)
Dried Herbes de Provence Blends	47	(21)
Potato Soup	47	(1)
Potato Salad with Herbes de Provence	48	(1)
Nicoise-Style Salad	49	(1)
Lamb and Tomatoes with Polenta	50	(3)
Grilled Lamb Chops	53	(2)
Grilled Vegetables	55	(1)
Crispy Roasted Potatoes	56	(1)
Summer Squashes with White Wine	57	(1)
Gratin of Fennel, Gruyere, and Parmesan	58	(3)
Socca Crepes with Herbes de Provence	61	(1)
Provencal-Style Fish Soup	62	(2)
Soup with Pistou	64	(3)
Artichokes Braised with Tomatoes	67	(1)
INDEX	68	(2)
TABLE OF EQUIVALENTS	70