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Bouquet Garni

Bouquet garni is the term applied to a bunch of herbs much used in soups and sauces, and wherever a savoury flavour is desired. It enters largely into the composition of many French dishes. To make a bouquet garni take a few branches of fresh parsley well washed, place upon this a sprig of thyme, a sprig of marjoram, a bay-leaf, a sprig of basil, a celery-leaf, a small piece of cinnamon stick, a clove of garlic, a small blade of mace, and a pepper pod. Fold the parsley round the other herbs, etc., and tie with string into a neat bundle, and use as directed in the various recipes.