Best 3 Bonnies Homemade Bouquet Garni Spice Recipes

Do you enjoy dishes with a captivating, aromatic flavor? Do you often find yourself wishing you could effortlessly recreate those flavors in your own kitchen? Look no further than our guide to crafting the ultimate homemade bouquet garni spice blend. With its perfect combination of fresh herbs, aromatic spices, and subtle sweetness, Bonnie's Homemade Bouquet Garni Spice is a versatile ingredient that will elevate any dish to new heights of flavor. Whether it's a hearty stew simmering on the stove or a delicately seasoned roast in the oven, this spice blend will infuse every bite with its unique and captivating taste. Let's embark on a culinary journey to discover how you can make your own bouquet garni spice blend and unlock a world of flavor possibilities in your cooking.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

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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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.

DRIED BOUQUET GARNI BY TOULA PATSALIS

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I keep this on hand in a spice jar. If I don't have cheesecloth and kitchen string, I use a coffee filter and a twistee (bare of paper). This came from Toula Patsalis's "The Pressure Cooker Cookbook."

Provided by KateL

Categories Vegan

Time 2m

Yield 1/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

3 bay leaves, crumbled
1/4 cup dried parsley
2 tablespoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons dried marjoram

Steps:

Mix together in a jar with a tight lid. Store in the pantry.

Tips:

Choose fresh herbs for your bouquet garni. Dried herbs can be used, but they will not have as much flavor.
Tie the herbs together with kitchen twine or cheesecloth. This will make it easy to remove the bouquet garni from the dish once it is finished cooking.
Use a variety of herbs in your bouquet garni. This will create a more complex flavor profile.
Some common herbs used in bouquet garnis include parsley, thyme, bay leaves, and rosemary.
You can also add other ingredients to your bouquet garni, such as peppercorns, garlic cloves, or lemon zest.
Bouquet garnis can be used in a variety of dishes, including soups, stews, casseroles, and marinades.
To use a bouquet garni, simply add it to the dish during the cooking process. Remove the bouquet garni before serving.

Conclusion:

Bouquet garnis are a simple way to add flavor and complexity to your dishes. They are easy to make and can be used in a variety of recipes. So next time you're cooking a soup, stew, or casserole, reach for a bouquet garni. You'll be glad you did!