Did You Know?
Lavender was used by ancient Romans to scent their baths (the name comes from Latin 'lavare' — to wash), and only much later did it become a culinary ingredient.
Overview
France · summer · spices
Culinary lavender has a floral, sweet, slightly woodsy flavor used in Provençal cooking, desserts, herbes de Provence, and floral teas.
France
Origin
summer
Season
Easy
Difficulty
spices
Category
Flavor Profile
Floralherbalslightly sweet
Storage Tips
Store dried lavender in an airtight container away from light; keeps for up to 1 year before losing potency.
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How to Cook with Lavender
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Use sparingly — lavender is very potent and can overwhelm a dish; pair with honey, cream, or lemon for balance.
Best Pairings
honeylemoncreamlambblueberrythyme
Substitutes
Herbes de Provence, rosemary (less floral), or a small amount of rose water
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Lavender
Nutrition Highlights
calories
49 kcal per 100g (fresh)
key_nutrients
Linalool, camphor, antioxidants, calcium, iron
Quick Facts
Categoryspices
OriginFrance
Seasonsummer
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
Calming and anxiolytic properties; may improve sleep quality; antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory.
Lavender Photos
7 photos showcasing Lavender in its many forms
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Lavender
spices
OriginFrance
Seasonsummer
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Floralherbalslightly sweet
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Pairs Well With
honeylemoncreamlambblueberrythyme
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