You may not be the best cook, but one culinary secret to make your dishes taste better is to use herbs whenever possible! Although dried herbs are more concentrated and you’ll need less, fresh is best! Using herbs will not only enhance the flavor of your dishes but will turn them from slightly drab to fab!
How To Use Fresh Herbs
So how do you use fresh herbs? The first step is to strip the leaves from the stem. You can use them whole or chopped. If you chop, you will release some of the oils which will increase the flavor. To maximize the flavor, chop them as finely as possible. Looking for some recipes that incorporate herbs? Check these out!
15 Recipes That Use Fresh Herbs
Tabbouleh is a bulgur wheat based salad that’s flavored with parsley, tomatoes, cucumbers, mint, lemon and olive oil. There are different variations of this dish throughout the Mediterranean and Middle East regions, but they all typically contain a generous amount of herbs as well as the bulgur wheat.
Tender Cilantro Lime Chicken made with a quick marinade then grilled to lock in all the flavors. This paleo chicken recipe is topped with a fresh zesty Avocado Salsa – a healthy, easy, 30 minute meal you’ll love.
Spice Rubbed Steaks with Herb Butter by Carlsbad Cravings
One Pan Tarragon Chicken with Asparagus, Lemon and Leeks by Feasting At Home
This simple 6 ingredient focaccia dough is a wonderful starting point for many different flavors, including garlic rosemary herb focaccia. The homemade bread is chewy and soft in the center with a mega crisp exterior.
Mint Chocolate Popsicles: creamy, chocolatey, minty, and so easy to make.
If you like frozen mint chocolate ice cream, you’re going to love these Coconut Mint Chocolate Popsicles! With just five ingredients and no artificial colors or flavors, they’re a refreshing and healthy summer treat.
When To Use Fresh Herbs
Now you might ask yourself, when do I use fresh herbs? This is a great question. Robust herbs such as garlic, rosemary and thyme are great for simmering dishes and should be added at the beginning of the cooking process. Fine herbs such as parsley, basil and chives are generally eaten raw and added near the end of cooking and used as a garnish.
What do you like to incorporate into your dishes to give them some extra punch? Do you use herbs or prefer other spices?
Ready to use fresh herbs in your cooking? See how you can easily grow your own indoors! Looking for a way to get started growing your own herbs? Try one of these growing kits!
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