Bouquet Garni

Credit: André Baranowski

Bouquet garni is the classic seasoning for stocks, soups, and stews.

Cut a 6" piece from the green part of a leek, then add 3 sprigs parsley, 3 sprigs thyme, 1 bay leaf, and 2–3 peppercorns, Fold bottom half of the leek up, then secure with kitchen string, leaving enough extra string to tie bouquet garni to the handle of the pot. (Or use a square of cheesecloth to wrap the ingredients, and tie it into a pouch with kitchen string.)