Welcome to my recipe collection.

These recipes offer a delicious mix of new and old world flavors. From the kitchens of my mother and grandmother in Transylvania to the new fusion mixes from my home kitchen in Canada. I have been inspired by the fickle tastes of my children ( vegetarian, pescatarian or whichever way the wind may blow) and my desire to become healthier without compromising taste. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I have enjoyed writing it. Leave me comments and your favorite recipes!

Monday, April 02, 2012

BONNES HERBES

This Parisian mélange is neglected as a seasoning in the United States. A delightful French herb mix of the summer, mostly annual herbs, bonnes herbes (bohn āirbs) is often used as a fresh garnish or added shortly before serving. It is prepared with equal proportions of the herbs, but you can adjust it to suit your taste.

Bonnes herbes adds appeal to any salad, from potato and egg to pasta and rice, and is delicious in salad dressing.
It enlivens chicken or fish—in salads, oven-roasted, pan-seared or from the grill. I enjoy it as a garnish on steamed or grilled eggplant, summer squash, green beans and tomatoes.

Although I love a soft scrambled egg with fines herbes, I believe that this Bonnes Herbes Recipe wins out as the favorite for the perfect savory egg dish.

 BONNES HERBES RECIPE MAKES ABOUT 1/3 CUP
• 1 tablespoon minced basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon minced chervil leaves
• 1 tablespoon snipped chives
• 1 tablespoon minced dill sprigs
• 1 tablespoon minced tarragon leaves
• Fresh ground white pepper

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