[CH] Herbes de Provence w/Harissa! Couscous takes on new meaning!

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Tantrika,

Your post for Provençal Pepper-Chicken Salad sounds wonderful.  Our children 
went to school in Toulouse and with a large Algerian population learned to 
cook using the lovely Herbes de Provence w/Harissa!  Couscous takes on new 
meaning!

We adore using Herbes de Provence especially with chiles!  Every village and 
market will have a different blend and much like the grapes depending on the 
soil the herbes will have a different taste.  My favorite Herbes de Provence 
ALWAYS contains Lavender.  Now we grow our own herrbes and at least 18 
varieties of lavender.

Mary-Anne

  Here is basic recipe:


               HERBS DE PROVENCE MIXTURE: 
 Every experienced cook has a different recipe for herbs de Provence. This is 
a good basic recipe to start with. Experiment with the proportions and find 
the flavor blend that suits your palate best. All herbs should be dried and 
coarsely crumbled.  CH'ers add your favorite dried chiles to liven it up.  I 
usually add a milder chile for flavor then a bit of Thai Birds.

               3 tablespoons oregano leaves 
               3 tablespoons savory leaves 
               3 tablespoons thyme leaves 
               2 tablespoons lavender flowers 
               1 teaspoon basil leaves 
               1 teaspoon rosemary leaves
               1 teaspoon sage leaves 
Combine and mix well. Store the mixture in small airtight jars in a dark cool 
location. Makes about 3/4 cup.

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