Bouquet Garni

Use these little bags of seasonings in stews, soups and bean dishes. Use home-prepared dried garlic, if possible.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 6 bundles

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)

Directions

1. Cut six double layers of cheesecloth in 6-inch squares.
2. Cut six 5-inch pieces of string.
3. Place basil, oregano, rosemary, savory, thyme, tarragon, celery seeds, if using, and garlic flakes in small bowl.
4. Toss together until well combined.
5. Place 1 bay leaf (3 pieces) in the center of each cheesecloth square.
6. Divide the herb mixture evenly among each bundle.
7. Bring edges of one piece of cheesecloth together in center.
8. Tie securey with one piece of string.
9. Repeat with remaining bundles.