Tag: Fresh Herbs
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How Much Dried Herb Equals Fresh Herb?
We’ve all done it. You find a recipe calling for fresh herbs… and all you have is a jar of dried herbs. Or your garden is overflowing with fresh herbs while the recipe calls for dried. Can you substitute them? For ordinary culinary cooking, there’s a useful starting point. The Common 3-to-1 Rule A frequently… Read more
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Fresh Herbs vs. Dried Herbs: When Should You Use Each?
You walk outside and harvest a beautiful handful of herbs. Then the recipe you’re following says: Use dried herbs. Can you just use the fresh ones? Sometimes—but fresh and dried herbs aren’t always interchangeable. Fresh Herbs Contain Water Fresh plant material contains substantial moisture. That affects its weight, concentration and shelf stability. It’s also why… Read more
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5 Ways to Preserve Fresh Herbs Before Winter
Fresh herbs are one of the easiest things to overlook when you’re rushing to prepare the garden for cold weather. Then frost arrives. And suddenly all that basil you meant to harvest is gone. Before cold weather settles in, here are five ways to preserve herbs for winter. 1. Air Dry Them Air drying works… Read more