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RECIPES FROM A FRENCH HERB GARDEN by GERALDENE HOLT

Sale price$12.00
Recipes from a French Herb Garden by Geraldene Holt is a classic culinary guide that combines practical gardening advice with over 120 traditional French recipes. First published in 1989, it explores how fresh herbs like tarragon, marjoram, and sorrel are essential to the regional cuisine of the French countryside.
  • Herb Directory: The book opens with a detailed list of 40 culinary herbs, from angelica to verbena, explaining their historical importance in French cooking.
  • Sample Recipes:
    • Tomato and Tarragon Soup
      : A summery starter featuring fresh herbs.
    • Salmon with Fennel and Sorrel
      : Demonstrating traditional fish pairings.
    • Chicken Stuffed with Pistou
      : A dish utilizing a blend of basil, garlic, pine nuts, and parmesan.
    • Desserts: Unique sweets like 
      Mint Chocolate Mousse
      .
  • Visuals: The book is noted for its beautiful photography by Linda Burgess, capturing finished dishes, rural landscapes, and French herb gardens.
Good used condition.