Bouquet garni

A bundle of herbs, tied up with string, used for flavoring stocks and other liquids. A classic bouquet garni contains varying amounts of fresh parsley, thyme, and bay leaf. Some recipes include a stalk of celery or leek greens, but these are usually superfluous, especially if the liquid has been flavored with mirepoix. The contents of a bouquet garni can also be changed to give ethnic or regional nuances to a cooking liquid.