Guide to Flavoring with Fresh Herbs

COOKSMÄRTS GUIDE TO FLAVORING WITH FRESH HERBS This Guide has everything you need to know about how to properly store and cook with fresh herbs. Use them to add flavor and freshness to your meals! KEY BASIL SWEET, PEPPERY CHIVES FLAVOR PROFILE MILDER-ONION PRODUCE PROTEINS BELL PEPPERS, EGGPLANT, TOMATOES, ZUCCHINI POTATOES, ASPARAGUS, ONIONS, LEEKS A CHICKEN, BEEF, FISH, TOFU A CHICKEN, FISH, SHELLFISH, EGGS USE IN PESTOS, TOMATO SAUCES, SOUPS, STEWS, STIR FRIES, CURRIES GARNISHES, DIPS, SOUPS, SAUCES, RISOTTOS, RICE HOW TO STORE IN A JAR, COUNTERTOP FOR 7-10 DAYS ROLLED IN A DAMP PAPER TOWEL, ) IN THE FRIDGE, 10-14 DAYS CILANTRO DILL LEMONGRASS BRIGHT, CITRUSY GRASSY ZESTY, CITRUSY CABBAGE, POTATOES, CUCUMBERS, CARROTS, GREEN BEANS, TOMATOES AVOCADO, TOMATOES, BELL PEPPERS BELL PEPPERS, TOMATOES CHICKEN, FISH, SHELLFISH, LAMB, LENTILS, TOFU FISH, SHELLFISH CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, FISH SALSAS, GUACAMOLE, CHUTNEYS, SOUPS, CURRIES, SALADS OMELETS, YOGURT DISHES, POTATO SALAD, SAUCES, SALAD DRESSINGS ASIAN SOUPS, RICE, CURRIES, MARINADES, TEAS IN A JAR, IN THE FRIDGE, FOR ROLLED IN A DAMP PAPER TOWEL, IN THE FRIDGE, FOR 10-14 DAYS ROLLED IN A DAMP PAPER TOWEL, IN THE FRIDGE, FOR 10-14 DAYS 7-10 DAYS MARJORAM OREGANO MINT SWEET, COOL GRASSY, SLIGHTLY SWEET PUNGENT, PEPPERY CARROTS, MUSHROOMS, PEAS, SPINACH, ZUCCHINI, TOMATOES CARROTS, EGGPLANT, WATERMELON, MUSHROOMS, TOMATOES, POTATOES, ZUCCHINI ARTICHOKES, BELL PEPPERS, EGGPLANT, MUSHROOMS, TOMATOES, POTATOES, ZUCCHINI CHICKEN, BEEF BEANS, LENTILS, LAMB CHICKEN, BEEF, LAMB, FISH TOMATO SAUCES, PIZZAS, FRUIT SALADS, CURRIES, CREAM SAUCES, SOUPS, MARINADES STUFFINGS, SALAD DRESSINGS, SOUPS, RISOTTOS, BROWN BUTTER SAUCE SALAD DRESSINGS ROLLED IN A DAMP PAPER TOWEL, IN A JAR, IN THE FRIDGE, FOR 7-10 DAYS ROLLED IN A DAMP PAPER TOWEL, IN THE FRIDGE, FOR 10–14 DAYS IN THE FRIDGE, FOR 10–14 DAYS PARSLEY ROSEMARY SAGE FRESH, GRASSY WOODY, PUNGENT WOODY MUSHROOMS, PEAS, POTATOES, TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS, ZUCCHINI MUSHROOMS, PEAS, TOMATOES, POTATOES BRUSSEL SPROUTS, EGGPLANT, PEAS, WINTER SOUASH CHICKEN, LAMB, PORK, FISH PORK, BEEF, TURKEY LAMB, BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH, TOFU STUFFINGS, SALAD DRESSINGS, SOUPS, RISOTTOS, BROWN BUTTER SAUCE, ROASTED VEGGIES FOCACCIA BREAD, TOMATO SAUCES, PIZZA, SOUPS, STEWS, SAUCES, SALADS, GARNISHES ROASTED VEGGIES IN A JAR, IN THE FRIDGE, FOR 7-10 DAYS ROLLED IN A DAMP PAPER TOWEL, ROLLED IN A DAMP PAPER TOWEL, IN THE FRIDGE, FOR 10-14 DAYS IN THE FRIDGE, FOR 10-14 DAYS TARRAGON PEPPERY, LICORICE THYME COOKING TIP FOR FRESH HERBS ΜINTY If you'd like to use fresh herbs instead of dried herbs in a recipe, add 3-4 times ARTICHOKES, CARROTS, LEEKS. MUSHROOMS, POTATOES, SPINACH CARROTS, PEAS, POTATOES, WINTER SQUASH, TOMATOES more fresh herbs than the recipe calls for and add it in at the end. CHICKEN, BEEF, LAMB, FISH CHICKEN, PORK, LAMB, DUCK, FISH OMELETS, GAZPACHOS, SALAD DRESSINGS, GARNISHES RICE, DIPS, STEWS, ROASTED VEGGIES, TOMATO SAUCES IN A JAR, IN THE FRIDGE, FOR 10-14 DAYS ROLLED IN A DAMP PAPER TOWEL, IN THE FRIDGE, FOR 10–14 DAYS HOW TO STORE FRESH HERBS "PLANTING" METHOD 1 Trim the base of the stems with scissors or a knife Fill a jar (an old condiment jar works great) about 1/3 to halfway with cold water 3 Place the cut stems into the water 4 Cover the jar with a plastic bag Secure with a rubber band at the base of jar to 5 enclose the bag around the jar Place the "planted" herb in the fridge or leave it out on the countertop depending on the herb TOWEL METHOD 1 Wrap the herbs in a damp paper towel 2 Put the wrapped herbs in a Ziploc bag 3 Place the herbs in the fridge To learn more about adding flavor to your meals visit cooksmarts.com/flavor brought to you by COOKSMARTS helping home cooks live happier, simpler, smarter in the kitchen AAA --------- ------