A combination of three or more herbs finely chopped, use to flavor many dishes and occasionally salads.  The classic French fines herbes are chervil, parsley, tarragon, chives, and thyme.  Beyond the classic French cooking recipe, the selection of which herbs to include varies considerably, depending both on the dish and the availability or preference in herbs.

In Italy, basil will be incuded, in Hungary, Germany & Scandinavia, dill will be used.  You might find mint in the mix in Middle Eastern countries or Greece.

Some other herbs used in a fines herbes formula include:

• Savory                                   
• Lemon thyme
• Burnet
• Hyssop
• Purslane
• Marjoram  >
• Celery (seed)
• Fennel
• Borage
• Cress

Obviously, there is ample room for experimentation in developing your own special blend which may become your signature flavoring in your cooking.