The flavors of the herbs mingle through the fresh mushrooms and a dash of balsamic vinegar.

• Scrub mushrooms gently, removing stems. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Slice mushrooms into large bite-sized pieces.

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat.

• Sauté mushrooms until they begin to brown, shaking pan often. Add garlic and Herbes de Provence to mushrooms.

• Continue to sauté another 3 minutes. Add vinegar. Continue cooking for another short minute.

• Toss with remaining olive oil. Serve warm.

Blending Your Own Herbes de Provence

Herbes de Provence is a delectable blend of aromatic herbs that flourish in the hills of southern France. Make your own by combining the following herbs in a jar with a screw top and shaking to combine: 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon marjoram; 1 tablespoon dried summer savory; ½ tablespoon rosemary; 1 crumbled bay leaf. Add food-grade lavender buds, fennel seeds, and dried sage if you like. This also makes a great rub.