Fines Herbes Recipes

FINES HERBES CLASSIC FRENCH SEASONING MIX

Steps:

• Combine the tarragon, chervil, chives, and parsley in a small bowl.
• Add this fresh fines herbes mixture at the end of the cooking process to preserve the flavor of the herbs.
• Combine the dried tarragon, chervil, chives, and parsley in a glass jar and seal tightly.
• Store in a cool, dark place up to 4 months.
• When using a dried fines herbes, add the mixture toward the beginning of cooking time to give the herbs a chance to mellow.

FINES HERBES

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients, and store in a jar with a tight lid in a cool, dry, place.
• Best used in omelets, scrambled eggs, dressings, and sauces.

FINES HERBES SEASONING MIX RECIPE, MAKE YOUR OWN

Steps:

• Combine the dried herbs. Place in a glass jar and seal tightly. Store in a cool, dark place up to 4 months.
• Combine tarragon, chervil, chives, thyme, and parsley. Add fresh Fines Herbs at the end of the cooking process to preserve their flavor.

FUSILLI CARBONARA WITH FINES HERBES

Steps:

• 1. Setting up. Fill a large (8-quart) pot with the water, add 1 1/2 tablespoons of the salt, and bring to a boil over high heat. Whisk together the egg yolks and cream in a large stainless-steel mixing bowl. Stir in the herbs, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a generous grind of pepper.
• 2. Pasta. When the water is at a boil, stir in the fusilli and cook at a steady boil until tender but still firm, 8 to 12 minutes. While the pasta is cooking, warm the egg yolk mixture by briefly holding the bowl over the pot of boiling water and whisking rapidly. Heat the mixture just to lukewarm; don't let the eggs cook. When the pasta is done, drain and add it to the egg mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and toss well. The egg yolks will cook from the heat of the pasta and form a thick sauce.

FINES HERBS OMELETTE

Steps:

• To make the Fines Herbs, combine the parsley, chervil, chives and tarragon in a small bowl and set aside.
• Break the eggs into a small bowl, and then add the milk, 2 tablespoons Fines Herbs, salt and pepper and whisk with a fork.
• Preheat an 8-inch nonstick saute pan over medium hot heat and swirl the olive oil into the pan. Pour in the egg mixture and swirl it in the pan. For a few seconds, gently stir the egg mixture with a heat resistant rubber spatula (as if you were going to make scrambled eggs) and then swirl the eggs in the pan to make a nice round appearance. Reduce the heat to avoid any color or scorching. Continue cooking for about 1 minute. The eggs will be set on the bottom, but slightly liquid on top.
• Flip the omelet, and remove it from the heat. Crumble the goat cheese over the center of the omelet and top it off with the roasted peppers. Tri-fold the omelet and plate immediately.

FINES HERBES BUTTER

Steps:

• Chop together 1 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, 1/4 cup each packed stemmed spinach and watercress leaves, and 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh chives. Add a tablespoon of chopped fresh chervil, tarragon, basil, dill, thyme, or sorrel (either a single herb or in any combination) and chop again to blend the flavors. Put in a bowl and mix in 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon anchovy paste. Add 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter until the herbs have been thoroughly blended and the butter is completely green. [Editor: Melt a tablespoon of this butter on top of grilled lamb chops or fish, or stir into plain cooked vegetables.]