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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Time Saver: Mezzaluna
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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.
Ideas for Using Leftover Herbs
comments: 0Arugula 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 [...]
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Substituting Fresh Herbs for Dried (video)
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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:
Seasonal Eating: summer
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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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