Herbs de Provence is a fragrant, versatile blend of spices commonly used in French cooking. It’s a great DIY herb blend to keep on hand, as it works well in many recipes!
Herbes de Provence (or herbs de Provence , if you want to keep things casual) is a classic French herb blend—think of it as the French cousin to Italian seasoning . Many herbs overlap, so you can often substitute one for the other. Next time a recipe calls for Italian seasoning, try using this blend instead. It’s aromatic, versatile, and lovely with chicken, roasted vegetables, baked fish, or stirred into soups.
Is this an authentic recipe?
I have created this recipe to replicate the Herbs de Provence spice blends commonly found in North America. As most of the blends for sale here include lavender, I have included it in my recipe.
However, a helpful reader pointed out that lavender, basil, and tarragon are not included in Provence. If you’re aiming for a more traditional version, leave those out. If you want a blend that tastes like what you’ll find in most North American grocery stores, go ahead and include them. Either way, you can’t go wrong.
What’s in herbs de provence
Herbs de provence is a mix of herbs that you likely have in your pantry right now. While we love using lavender for the pretty purple specks of color, rosemary is very similar in flavor and can be easily used instead.
- Savory
- Marjoram
- Lavender or rosemary
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Basil
- Tarragon
- Bay leaf
How long will this spice mix last?
Dried herbs will keep their flavor for up to two years. While they are safe to eat after that point, they won’t be as flavorful.
How long this spice mix will last depends on the freshness of the dried herbs you use. If you dried your own herbs, this mix will last for two years.
How to store dried herbs?
The best way to store dried herbs is to keep them in a sealed container away from light, heat, and humidity. We use ½ and 1-cup Mason jars to store our spice blends. But dark-colored glass jars are even better for the job.
A pantry is often the perfect place to store dried herbs!
Recipes to use herbs de provence
As this is such a versatile herb blend, you’ll have no problem using it all. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Chicken Provençal
- Herbs de Provence Chicken
- On roast potatoes
- Or roast cauliflower
- As a seasoning for baked salmon
- Sprinkled over a salad
Herbs de Provence (French Spice Blend)
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Ingredients
- ▢ 1 tablespoon dried savory
- ▢ 1 tablespoon dried marjoram
- ▢ 1 tablespoon dried lavender or rosemary
- ▢ 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- ▢ 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ▢ 1 tablespoon dried basil
- ▢ 1 tablespoon dried tarragon
- ▢ Optional: 1 teaspoon dried bay leaf (see notes)
Instructions
- Add the dried spices to a bowl and mix them well. 1 tablespoon dried savory, 1 tablespoon dried marjoram, 1 tablespoon dried lavender or rosemary, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon dried basil, 1 tablespoon dried tarragon, Optional: 1 teaspoon dried bay leaf
- Store in a container in a cool, dark area like your pantry for 6-12 months.
Notes
Nutrition
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Herbs de Provence (French Spice Blend)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon dried savory
- 1 tablespoon dried marjoram
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender or rosemary
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried tarragon
- Optional: 1 teaspoon dried bay leaf , see notes
Instructions
- Add the dried spices to a bowl and mix them well. 1 tablespoon dried savory, 1 tablespoon dried marjoram, 1 tablespoon dried lavender or rosemary, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon dried basil, 1 tablespoon dried tarragon, Optional: 1 teaspoon dried bay leaf
- Store in a container in a cool, dark area like your pantry for 6-12 months.
