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How to Make a Bouquet Garni Learn how to make a flavorful bouquet garni for soups and stews. From "Home Made Easy" episode DHME-105

Host Stephanie Lydecker demonstrates how easy it is to make a bouquet garni, a French technique meaning "bundle of herbs," to flavor soups and stews.

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Bouquet Garni

Materials:

cheese cloth
string
scissors
herbs: parsley, thyme and bay leaf (fresh or dried)

How to Make a Bouquet Garni

1. The classic combination for a bouquet garni is three stalks of celery, one sprig of thyme and one bay leaf. You can use any combination you desire.

2. Cut a 5" x 5" square or round of cheese cloth and a piece of string.

3. Tie the herbs together in a little bundle with a piece of string.

4. Add the bouquet garni to any stew, sauce or casserole you are preparing.

5. Remove the bundle before serving.