Freezing Your Herbs
Blanche for 2 seconds in boiling water Transfer to an ice bath Dry and freeze in a freezer container, separating out layers
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Fresh Thyme
If the recipe asks for thyme leaves, simply pull the sprigs through the tines of a fork to remove the leaves! So clever and so quick!
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Mouthwatering Mint Salsa
Freshen up those fish recipes! Why not add freshly chopped mint to salsa and serve with fresh fish. Mmmmmm !
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Rosemary Pairing Tips
Rosemary is an excellent flavouring for potato dishes and other root vegetables like carrots and onions.
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Use a Sharp Knife for Cutting Herbs
Use a sharp knife or herb scissors when chopping fresh herbs so they cut rather than crush the delicate herb leaves. Crushing leads to bruised, blackened herbs.
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Cooking with Dried Herbs
Dried herbs are best when used with oil (or butter, fat) or water – this way they can infuse the oil. Make sure to crush the herbs with your fingers to [...]
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Don’t Discard Herb Stems
Tip tip- Save the stems of herbs like parsley and cilantro and add them to soups, stews or stocks while cooking! After you have picked the leaves off your herbs, [...]
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Cooking Tips
Fresh herbs are great to use in sauces, salad dressings, and other quick dishes since dried herbs don’t have enough time to really infuse these kinds of dishes.
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