The Asian herb lemongrass is rapidly becoming more popular among American cooks. Its fresh, citrusy scent and taste can enliven a wide variety of dishes, including spicy curries, zesty soups, savory meat or seafood bakes, and vegetarian stews. It … [Read more...] about Cooking with Lemongrass: How to Use It in Drinks, Soups, Sauces, and More
Category: Cooking with Herbs
Learn how to cook with fresh culinary herbs, including flavor pairings, preparation techniques, and simple recipes. Explore the best ways to use herbs to enhance everyday meals.
How to Use Summer Savory for Flavor and Healing
What Is Summer Savory? Summer savory, Satureja hortensis, is a hardy annual herb with a mildly peppery flavor and a variety of culinary and medicinal uses. It tastes better than its relative, winter savory (Satureja montana), which is a … [Read more...] about How to Use Summer Savory for Flavor and Healing
How to Choose, Grow, and Use Culinary Lavender
Lavender is a multi-purpose herb with ornamental, medicinal, and culinary uses. It’s also quite a versatile culinary herb. It makes a sweet, fragrant tea that is calming and can help promote sleep. It adds richness to various desserts. Its aromatic … [Read more...] about How to Choose, Grow, and Use Culinary Lavender
How to Harvest and Store Fresh Parsley
How to Harvest Parsley Parsley is ready to harvest around 70-90 days after seeding. You can shorten this time by purchasing small plants. Many people buy parsley starts or start their own seeds indoors so they can harvest parsley early. Harvest … [Read more...] about How to Harvest and Store Fresh Parsley
Cooking with Thyme – The King of Herbs
Hopefully, we have all read the article on growing your own thyme. Even if you haven’t, don't worry; we can still use the fresh thyme you picked up from the grocery store, or even if all you have is the dry form in your spice rack. The important … [Read more...] about Cooking with Thyme – The King of Herbs