Fresh vs Dried

Generally speaking, dried herbs should be added at the beginning and fresh herbs should be added at the end of cooking. When using dried herbs, roll some in between your fingers and smell. Are they still fragrant? If they don’t smell like much, they are stale and should be tossed and replaced. Dried herbs are added…

Storage of Herbs

There are three main ways to store herbs: Dry them Freeze them And store them fresh in the fridge DRYING HERBS The act of drying preserves and concentrates the flavor of the herb. This concentrated flavor is best added at the beginning of a dish, so it has the maximum amount of cooking time to…

Uses of Different Herbs

Below, I’ve listed some ideas to help you use herbs more effectively. ROASTED LAMB OR PORK Pungent Herbs Rosemary  |  Oregano  |  Garlic ROOT VEGETABLES Pungent Herbs Thyme  |  Rosemary FISH AND SEAFOOD Light Herbs Dill  |  Parsley  |  Chervil Herbs BEST eaten fresh and okay in large quantities: Basil  |  Parsley Herbs that do…

Storage of Herbs

There are three main ways to store herbs: Dry them Freeze them And store them fresh in the fridge DRYING HERBS The act of drying preserves and concentrates the flavor of the herb. This concentrated flavor is best added at the beginning of a dish, so it has the maximum amount of cooking time to…

Fresh vs Dried

Generally speaking, dried herbs should be added at the beginning and fresh herbs should be added at the end of cooking. When using dried herbs, roll some in between your fingers and smell. Are they still fragrant? If they don’t smell like much, they are stale and should be tossed and replaced. Dried herbs are added…

Uses of Different Herbs

Below, I’ve listed some ideas to help you use herbs more effectively. ROASTED LAMB OR PORK Pungent Herbs Rosemary  |  Oregano  |  Garlic ROOT VEGETABLES Pungent Herbs Thyme  |  Rosemary FISH AND SEAFOOD Light Herbs Dill  |  Parsley  |  Chervil Herbs BEST eaten fresh and okay in large quantities: Basil  |  Parsley Herbs that do…