Fresh Bouquet Garni By Toula Patsalis Food

BOUQUET GARNI

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Bouquet garni is a classic herb mixture used for cooking meats and vegetables. Follow this super simple recipe to make some for yourself.

Provided by Peggy Trowbridge Filippone

Categories Spice Mix Ingredient

Time 5m

Yield 1 bouquet garni

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1/4 cup dried parsley
2 tablespoons dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried, ground bay leaf (or 2 large, whole dried bay leaves)
Optional: 2 tablespoons dried rosemary

Steps:

Gather the ingredients.
Combine the parsley, thyme , bay leaf, and rosemary (if using) in a bowl.
Place the herb mixture in a double-layered square of cheesecloth .
Gather the sides together to form a pouch and then secure the bundle with a piece of kitchen twine. Leave 1 piece of the string long enough so you can easily remove the bouquet garni from the cooking pot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 32 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 1 g, ServingSize 1 bouquet garni, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BOUQUET GARNI

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These make a thoughtful gift to place in gift baskets to friends or relatives. Also nice to have for yourself.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories European

Time 15m

Yield 12 sachets

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

24 sprigs fresh parsley, small
12 bay leaves, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons dried whole thyme, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons dried tarragon leaves, divided
unbleached muslin cheesecloth
kite string
canning jar

Steps:

Wrap 2 parsley sprigs, 1 bay leaf, 1/8 tsp thyme, and 1/8 tsp tarragon in a 6" square of cheesecloth.
Tie into a bag using kite string.
Pack herb bouquets into a wide-mouthed canning jar, with a clamped lid.
Use as a seasoning for stews or sauces, adding bouquet during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1.5, Sodium 1.2, Carbohydrate 0.3, Fiber 0.1, Protein 0.1

BOUQUET GARNI

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Use these little bags of seasonings in stews, soups and bean dishes. Use home-prepared dried garlic, if possible.

Provided by MSnow

Categories Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6 bundles

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon dried leaf basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons dried savory (if only summer savory is available, use a heaping 1 T)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried leaf thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
1/2 teaspoon celery seed (optional)
6 bay leaves, broken in thirds
1 1/2 tablespoons dried garlic flakes or 6 cloves home dried garlic (better, but not everyone has a dehydrator)

Steps:

Cut six double layers of cheesecloth in 6-inch squares.
Cut six 5-inch pieces of string.
Place basil, oregano, rosemary, savory, thyme, tarragon, celery seeds, if using, and garlic flakes in small bowl.
Toss together until well combined.
Place 1 bay leaf (3 pieces) in the center of each cheesecloth square.
Divide the herb mixture evenly among each bundle.
Bring edges of one piece of cheesecloth together in center.
Tie securey with one piece of string.
Repeat with remaining bundles.

ONION BOUQUET GARNI

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Make and share this Onion Bouquet Garni recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nyteglori

Categories Onions

Time 2m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 medium bay leaf
1 small onion
4 whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 large parsley sprig

Steps:

Stick the cloves in the onion.
Tie into a small square of cheesecloth and add to broths, stews, stock pots, bouillon, and other savory dishes.