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]]>Understand Your Herbs
First, get to know the herbs available to you. Herbs like basil, cilantro, and mint might be familiar, but explore others like tarragon, chervil, or marjoram. Each herb has its unique flavor and works best in specific dishes. For instance, basil is a staple in Italian dishes, cilantro is essential in Mexican and Asian cuisine, and dill pairs wonderfully with fish.
Keep Herbs Fresh
To use herbs regularly, you need to store them properly to extend their freshness. Wrap herbs loosely in a damp paper towel and store them in a resealable plastic bag in the refrigerator.
Incorporate Them Into Salads
An easy place to start can be incorporating herbs in your salads. Try adding chopped parsley, cilantro, or basil to your greens. Dill and tarragon work wonderfully in potato or egg salads. The fresh flavors will pop, making your salads more interesting and delicious.
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Thyme is great for growing in a pot at home, because it does well when it’s sheltered from the elements. It needs direct sunlight, so it’s perfect for a pot to sit on your windowsill. It can grow throughout the year, and there are multiple strains you can choose from like lemon and wooly, so it gives you some variety as well.
Mint
Mint is one of the most common home-grown herbs, both peppermint and spearmint. It grows like a weed so it isn’t too hard to help flourish. It can grow in sun or shade, inside or outside. If you plant it in a garden, be sure to keep an eye out because it will spread just like a weed.
Oregano
Oregano is great for home growth because it grows back thicker as you harvest it. It grows year-round in sun or some shade, so it’s another great option for a windowsill or even a spot that doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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]]>In general, an herb’s flavor gets more potent as it dries. As such, you’ll want to use less when using dried herbs than fresh ones: usually one teaspoon dried to one tablespoon of fresh herbs. Fresh herbs are particularly good as a garnish on top of a dish while dried herbs are more often used during the cooking process. However, you can use either in either case. A sprig of fresh herbs is also easier to remove later than chopped-up dried herbs if you want a smooth or unified consistency.
Different types of herbs may be better dried and others better fresh. Herbs like rosemary and bay leaves, where the potent flavor is best infused into the dish are better added dried during cooking. Bay leaves are often dried whole, so they can still be removed later.
Urban Homesteader (@bigfamilyliving)Other herbs are more commonly used to add freshness along with flavors such as mint, basil, or cilantro. These herbs are best used fresh and added on top of a dish or in the last steps of cooking it. The sprigs can then be removed after stewing for a minute or two and your dish will have an element of freshness that can’t be found from dried herbs.
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]]>Do you live in an apartment or in a place where you might not be able to grow these herbs outside? No worries! Here are three herbs that are easy to grow in your own home.
Parsley
Parsley, a Mediterranean herb that is aromatic and delicious, can easily be grown at home. All you have to do is place this herb in a spot that receives sunlight, such as next to a window and keep the soil moist regularly.ย
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Ever dreamed of making your own home-made pesto? Start growing your own basil at home! All you need is a warm place inside of your residence that receives plenty of sunlight. Keep the soil moist by watering every day or two and you will find that basil is an easy option to grow at home.
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Of all the herbs on Earth, we love the smell of rosemary the most. Be sure not to overwater this plant or place it in a dark place, as this will prevent its growth. With a little bit of attention and care, youโll be able to add fresh rosemary to your dishes, making a stunning statement.
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Basil is a difficult herb because it dies quickly and is very fragile. The best way to keep it alive as long as possible is to cut off a little off the stems, put it into a jar of water, and put a plastic bag over the entire thing to create almost like a greenhouse. Change the water when it turns cloudy and keep it out of direct sunlight and it should stay for 1-2 weeks!
Dill
Dill is an amazing herb to have on hand, but you’re usually not using a lot unless you’re maybe making pickles. To keep it fresh longer, wrap it in a damp paper towel, put it into a plastic bag, and store it in the fridge.
Mint
Mint is perfect both sweet and savory dishes, and it’s such a refreshing addition to any drink. Mint keeps better when loosely wrapped in a paper towel and kept in a resealable bag that isn’t sealed all the way shut.
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Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need 12 oz of frozen blueberries, which are cheaper than fresh and available all year round, 2/3 cup of fresh lemon juice, 1/3 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of packed sage leaves, and 2 1/2 cups of gin. You can also use one bottle of sparkling wine or sparkling water.
Instructions
- Over medium heat, combine the blueberries, lemon juice, water, and sugar together. Stir and heat until the sugar has dissolved.
- Turn the heat down so the mixture is just at a simmer and smash the blueberries inside the pot.
- Add in the sage leaves and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
- Take the mixture off the heat and allow it steep overnight.
- Then, strain the mixture making sure to get out all the juice from the blueberries, store it in a jar or bottle to use later, or combine in a punch bowl or pitcher with the gin. Add the sparkling wine or water just before serving.
INGREDIENTS: -150g fresh blueberries -big handful of frozen blueberries -6tbsp raw honey -1 1/2 tsp dried lavender -500ml coconut water -125ml lime juice -250ml vodka METHOD: -Wash the fresh blueberries and pulse with honey and lavender in food processor or blender with 250ml water to make a lavender infused syrup. -Strain the syrup into a jug using a fine sieve or piece of cheesecloth, making sure you squeeze all the goodness from the blueberry-lavender pulp. Add the coconut water, lime and vodka and stir thoroughly. -When ready to serve, add the frozen blueberries as ice cubes and let them bob around in this pretty cocktail!The post A Blueberry Sage Cocktail is Just What You Need appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.
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