From November to March, fresh aromatic herbs are scarce. However, it is precisely during this season that cooking – an excellent energy and mood booster – most requires zest, flavors, and colors on the plate! This is why Darégal, the world leader in frozen aromatic herbs, assists all everyday cooks – from aspiring chefs to those who simply “do what they can” – in discovering and embracing the convenience of frozen herbs.
WHY SWITCH TO FROZEN IN WINTER?
In winter, cooking can quickly become repetitive. Frozen aromatic herbs offer a simple, healthy, and sustainable solution to vary pleasures without constraints. Grown in open fields, harvested at full maturity, then quickly frozen, Darégal herbs are available all year round. Already washed, cut, and ready to use, they prevent waste and save time. A pinch is enough to awaken a soup, enhance a gratin, or liven up a simple dish.
The 5 Essential Darégal Frozen Herbs This Winter
1. Tarragon:
character on the plate
Why keep it on hand this winter?
With its aniseed and peppery notes, tarragon adds personality to the simplest dishes, with just a few pinches.
Winning winter pairings:
Tarragon enhances white meats such as chicken or rabbit, carrot veloutés and squash gratins, mushroom sautés, and omelets!
2. Chives:
subtle depth!
Why keep it on hand this winter?
For its freshness, its delicately allium fragrance, and its mild flavor reminiscent of freshly cut leek: chives subtly awaken winter dishes and bring a welcome vegetal touch!
Winning winter pairings:
It elegantly enhances eggs – whether in omelets or baked eggs – perfectly complements steamed potatoes, and flavors roast pork and fish en papillote.
3. Dill:
the touch of freshness
Why keep it on hand this winter?
For its slightly aniseed notes reminiscent of fennel and its ability to infuse a subtle freshness into dishes, without ever overpowering other flavors.
Winning winter pairings:
Perfect in a seafood blanquette or salmon gravlax, dill also works wonders in a zucchini velouté, scrambled eggs, or steamed potatoes.
4. Persillade:
a deliciously effective classic
Why keep it on hand this winter?
For its lively, slightly pungent flavor, and its herbaceous accents that together evoke good traditional French cuisine!
Winning winter pairings:
Persillade brilliantly enhances fish fillets and mussels. It fits perfectly into a dish of sautéed potatoes, roasted Jerusalem artichokes, or a mushroom sauté.
5. Coriander:
the taste that leaves no one indifferent
Why keep it on hand this winter?
Because it is synonymous with boldness and exoticism on the plate! Slightly lemony and almost spicy, coriander sometimes divides opinions but unreservedly seduces those who adopt it… and there are many of them! Cultivated for millennia, it continues to surprise today’s kitchens.
Winning winter pairings:
Essential in a coconut-chicken broth, a lentil dal, or a chili, it also boldly enhances a mushroom velouté, a sweet potato purée, or pulled pork, and modernizes a veal blanquette.
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