Melange Classique(French Spice Blend)

* Exported from MasterCook *

Melange Classique (French Spice Blend)

Recipe By : Jill Norman * Web File 4/97
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Mixes and Spices

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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5 dried bay leaves
2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried marjoram
1 tsp dried rosemary
2 tsp grated nutmeg
2 tsp cloves
1 tsp cayenne
1 1/2 tsp white peppercorns
1 1/2 tsp coriander seeds

More recent French mixtures combine aromatic herbs and spices. This melange
classique comes from the chef's handbook Manuel du Restaurateur.

Crumble the bay leaves. Grind the ingredients to a fine powder and store in
an airtight jar for up to 4 months.

Source: Jill Norman "The Complete Book of Spices" Viking Studio Books, 1991
ISBN 0-670-83437-8
The book is lavishly illustrated with full color photographs of the herbs and
spices- whole, mixed, ground.



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