Submitted by: Allan Thomas

When first experimenting, easy does it ! Use just enough herb to heighten natural food flavors. One strongly seasoned dish per meal is generally a good rule of thumb. Following is a list of guides for your everyday cooking needs :

– Start with 1/4 tsp dried herbs to four servings, or to one pound of meat, poultry, or fish, or to 2 cups sauce or vegetables.

– If substituting fresh herbs for dried, use 3-4 times as much fresh herbs.

– Measure dried herbs; then crush them in the palm of your hand before adding – this helps hasten the flavor release.

– Add herbs at the same time as salt and pepper to meats, vegetables, and sauces.

– In long-cooking foods, such as stews, add herbs during last half hour of cooking.

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– Add herbs to juices or cold sauces ahead of time – let stand overnight if possible.

– Many herbs are compatible, so don’t hesitate to use several herbs together.

– A rich spicy ginger cake that will last for weeks in a cake tin, if you are able to resist it for that long.

– Try some of these ideas for herbs, then experiment on your own and taste the delicious difference that herbs make.

– Basil is a natural for tomato and potato dishes. Try 1/4 tsp for each cup of tomato juice for a quick appetizer.

– When making potato salad, cook potatoes with a bay leaf and some onion.

– Sprinkle caraway seed over coleslaw.

– Add a dash of chili powder to corn.

– Chives are great in cottage and cream cheeses, and also in scrambled eggs.

– Add curry powder to deviled eggs.

– Oregano gives character to meat loaf, stew, chili, and tomato mixtures.

– Spark seafood and chicken dishes with tarragon. Also gives tang to tartar sauce.

– Thyme is popular for soups and chowders.

– Sage is best liked with pork and in stuffings for turkey and chicken.

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