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                 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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  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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