Onion Bouquet Garni Recipes

ONION BOUQUET GARNI

Steps:

• Stick the cloves in the onion.
• Tie into a small square of cheesecloth and add to broths, stews, stock pots, bouillon, and other savory dishes.

CLASSIC BOUQUET GARNI

Steps:

• Make ingredients into a bundle with the herbs on the inside .
• Lightly tie with white string.
• Leave a long enough "tail" to tie to the handle of the pan for easy removal at the end of cooking.

COQUILLES ST.-JACQUES

Steps:

• 1. Heat the water, wine, onion, bouquet garni, and lemon juice to a boil in a saucepan. Add the scallops, cover, and simmer on very low heat until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove the scallops with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• 2. Add the mushrooms to the scallop poaching liquid and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Strain, discarding the bouquet garni and reserving the liquid and mushrooms separately.
• 3. Cut the scallops into 1/2-inch-thick slices. If too long, cut in half horizontally.
• 4. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan and whisk in the flour. Do not let it get dark. Add 2 or 3 tablespoons of the scallop liquid and mix until blended. Over very low heat, blend the flour mixture into the scallop liquid. Add the cream and simmer and stir until blended and thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the scallops and mushrooms, and stir.
• 5. Fill 6 scallop shells or shallow 6-inch ramekins almost to the top with the scallop mixture. Dust the top lightly with bread crumbs and sprinkle with the grated cheese. (If you're not ready to serve the scallops, cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate.)
• 6. Preheat the broiler. Broil the scallops until the mixture bubbles and the cheese melts and turns golden brown.

BOUQUET GARNI

Steps:

• Wrap 2 parsley sprigs, 1 bay leaf, 1/8 tsp thyme, and 1/8 tsp tarragon in a 6" square of cheesecloth.
• Tie into a bag using kite string.
• Pack herb bouquets into a wide-mouthed canning jar, with a clamped lid.
• Use as a seasoning for stews or sauces, adding bouquet during the last 30 minutes of cooking.