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Adding Herbs To The
cooking Pot
Boiling
water can be a challenge to the beginning cook. Add some herbs
to that pot of water and you have the basis for a great soup.
Any dish can be enhanced with the use of herbs. Their natural
fragrance and flavor just add that perfect blend to make a meal
complete.
Herbs like
oregano and basil are the base of many Italian dishes. Cilantro
and Cumin are what make Mexican dishes taste so authentic. More
exotic spices like allspice and ginger can add beauty to the
kitchen as well as tasteful treats to the mouth.
There is a
difference between using fresh and dried herbs in cooking. The
fresh herbs add a delicate flavor. The essential oil is not as
concentrated as it is in the dried herbs. The general rule of
thumb when using dried herbs is 1 teaspoon dried to 1 tablespoon
fresh herbs.
Here are
some herbs and their uses in cooking
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Name |
Uses |
Type |
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Angelica |
Jellies, Drinks, Candies |
Biennial |
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Basil |
Sauces, Casseroles, Salads |
Annual |
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Bay Laure |
Soups, Sauces, Seafood |
Annual (unless indoors) |
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Chives |
Salads, Soups, Cheeses, Eggs |
Perennial |
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Dill |
Soups, Salads, Sauces |
Annual |
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Fennel |
Meats, Baking, Fish, Sausage |
Annual |
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Lemon Balm |
Salads, Teas, Sauces |
Perennial |
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Marjoram |
Soups, Sauces, Vegetables |
Annual |
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Mint(s) |
Teas, Jellies, Candies |
Perennial |
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Oregano |
Italian foods, Sauces |
Perennial |
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Parsley |
Salads, Garnish, Sauces |
Annual |
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Rosemary |
Meats, Sauces, Lamb |
Annual |
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Sage |
Sausages, Fish, Casseroles |
Perennial |
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Savory |
Stuffings |
Perennial (annual in cold) |
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Stevia |
Beverages, Sauces, Soups |
Perennial |
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Tarragon |
Salads, Fish, Meats |
Perennial |
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Thyme |
Stuffings, Soups, Meats |
Perennial |
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Verbena (lemon) |
Stir fries, Teas |
Annual |
Do not limit
yourself to this list. Experiment, discover, and experience!
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