In French cuisine, basil is a very important herb. Torn basil leaves are added to salads of sliced tomatoes, seasoned with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and virgin olive oil, accompanied by a crusty baguette. One of the most famous basil dishes is pesto.The bouquet garni or "garnished bouquet" is a bundle of herbs tied together with string and used to prepare soup, stock and stews. The herb bundle is boiled with the other ingredients and is removed before serving.
A bouquet garni includes parsley, thyme and bay leaf. The recipe may require more herbs including basil, burnet, chervil, rosemary, peppercorns, savory and tarragon.
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