How To Use Herbs

How to Use Dried Herbs

‘Tis the season for fresh herbs. Herbs are always a handy thing to have in the kitchen and of course in the garden. Fresh herbs can add much-needed depth to any dish in many ways. I like to make oils from fresh herbs, which can be a great addition to Here's a closer look at some of the herbs that help shape the flavor of Thanksgiving dinner: Bay leaves. They go into stocks and brines and are generally used whole. The leaves are removed after the cooking or marinating process is complete. Their flavor Expand your culinary horizons, says Michael Littlewood, as a confident hand with home-grown herbs will add a new dimension to your cookery There are dozens of different herb species and hundreds of distinct varieties, and knowing where and how to use them Got lots of herbs left in your garden? There are lots of ways to use them up or preserve them to enjoy in dishes well into the fall. Here are four approaches . . . Flavored or "compound" butters are a time-honored finishing touch for all sorts of dishes. There’s nothing like using fresh herbs in your recipes. Did you know that parsley is a natural breath freshener? Here is a rundown on herbs and where to use them in your recipes. · Basil-used in egg dishes, meats, tomato dishes, sauces, salads and soups They are excellent to use in marinades for meat and fish and to season a pot of red beans. Mint and chives (mild flavored herbs) There are many varieties of mint besides spearmint and peppermint. At your local nursery you might find orange, apple .

Our sense of smell is one of the strongest ways we connect to our memories. Pine needles conjure up the holiday season, this or that soap takes you right back to Grandma’s house, wet earth for spring and pumpkin spice for autumn; it goes on and on. Many cultures use the same small amount of ingredients so often, they become a “flavor profile” for that ethnic menu. Once you learn which flavors tend to go together and become familiar with the different ingredients, herbs, and spices that may be new Following the theme of my previous column on how to properly season your food, let me explain the usage of herbs in cooking. Herbs can be found freshly picked or dried, as pastes or mixed with other herbs. When it comes down to it, your herb choice all Anyone can learn to cook a healthy meal that's both filling and healing. Learning a few of the basics - from using salt to seasonings and herbs - can add interest, flavor and fun to all your standby healthy ingredients. Soon, you'll be well on your way to .