Tender herbs: cilantro, parsley, mint, basil, chives, dill… Tough herbs: oregano, marjoram, thyme, sage… Woody herbs: rosemary, etc. General Tips Wait to wash, dry and chop herbs until just before use so that they stay as fresh as possible. When you are ready to cook with your herbs, fill a bowl with cool water and [...]
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If you value those moments with a warm cup of tea in hand and a friend by your side, try adding a sprig of fresh rosemary to your cup; it adds an extra special touch of flavor that you both will remember.
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Fresh herbs are an easy way to add flavor to many meals. Preparing them should not be difficult. Here are a few points to keep in mind as you pull them from your refrigerator or pull the leaves from your living herb plants. The best knife for chopping herbs is sharp with a wide blade, [...]
(1 votes, average: 4.00%) Loading ...One of the best ways to preserve fresh herbs is to freeze them in ice cube trays for later use in soups, stocks, stews, and sauces. Here, we take you through the steps of washing, processing, and freezing basil, but the process works the same way for almost any fresh herb.
(10 votes, average: 3.50%) Loading ...Want a quick solution for leftover herbs? Why not add them to your napkin rings to add a fragrant and natural decoration to your table. By starting with a plain napkin ring, one can simply tie a sprig or two of fresh herbs such as rosemary, sage or thyme with floral wire to the napkin [...]
(1 votes, average: 5.00%) Loading ...Combining tart strawberries with tarragon, tangy apricots with thyme, or juicy blueberries with basil is a fun way to revamp these favorite fruit preserves.
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If you find the task of chopping your fresh herbs with the same old dull knife rather daunting, here is some information that just may save your life…or save you a few minutes in the kitchen anyway.
(1 votes, average: 5.00%) Loading ...Arugula Add a fistful of chopped arugula to any potato salad recipe for a hint of pepper and subtle mustard flavor. Substitute for Basil in any pesto recipe and top salmon or other fish steaks after grilling. Slice fresh brussels sprouts crosswise to shred, sauté with chopped shallots and toss in julienned arugula just before [...]
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...In general, use 2 to 3 times more fresh herbs than the amount of dried listed in a recipe. For bay leaves, use an equal or slightly smaller amount of fresh leaves in place of the dried. Here’s a great video on the topic:
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In Oregon, cherries, blackberries, and raspberries are ripe and ready to eat in midsummer. Chilled and tossed into a berry salad dressed with lime, honey, and lots of fresh mint, they are the perfect way to stay cool. In Illinois, summer is the time for fresh cabbage, sweet carrots, and crisp radishes. Whip up a [...]
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