Herbs de Provence recipe blend is so easy to make, especially if you grow your own or support your local farmers markets. Don ...

With such a variety of culinary classics, there's one secret that ties Southern French fare together — and that is herbes de Provence. You may have heard of the term but don't know exactly what ...

This hearty, nutritious soup is stocked with barley and seven types of vegetables. Serve it with a dense bread for lunch or ...

Firm white fish goes so well with lentils. Here Marcus Wareing steams haddock in the same pot as a soupy green lentil casserole, then tops with mascarpone. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

Dried oregano is a kitchen essential, but make sure you replace it frequently as it quickly loses its pungency. Oregano is one of the herbs in the mixture called herbes de Provence.

If you cannot find pre-blended herbs of Provence, you can make my recipe below. If you are making and using straight away, add the grated rind of a lemon. Change the proportions as wished.

Montrachet is also a very good imported chèvre, or goat cheese. Combining the cheese with a little herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning and some slivered garlic adds complexity. The toasts can be ...