Indoor Herb Garden

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I just got a herb garden!  Well… I live in an apartment, so I should say I got a herb pot. But it’s mine and I love it! I have mint, cilantro, oregano, basil, chives, rosemary and thyme in it.  It is growing beautifully and I am really enjoying using my own fresh herbs for my recipes.  No more expensive little bags from the grocery store!

Helga

Here are some of the best ways to combine these herbs, I hope you find it useful:

• Basil (fresh and dried leaves, ground)
  • Flavor: Sweet, with clove-like pungent tang.
  • Use: Eggs, meats, pesto, salads, soups, stews, tomato dishes.
• Chives (fresh, freeze-dried)
  • Flavor: Onion-like.
  • Use: Appetizers, cream soups, eggs, garnish, salads.
• Mint (fresh, dried)
  • Flavor: Strong, sweet with cool aftertaste.
  • Use: Beverages, desserts, fish, lamb, sauces, soups.
• Oregano (fresh and dried leaves, ground)
  • Flavor: Strong, aromatic with pleasantly bitter undertone.
  • Use: Cheese, eggs, fish, Italian dishes, meats, sauces, soups, vegetables.
• Rosemary (fresh and dried leaves)
  • Flavor: Fresh, sweet flavor.
  • Use: Casseroles, fish, lamb, salads, seafood, soups, vegetables.
• Thyme (fresh and dried leaves, ground)
  • Flavor: Aromatic, pungent.
  • Use: Chowders, fish, meats, poultry, stews, stuffings, tomato dishes.
• Cilantro (fresh and dried leaves)
  • Flavor: More aromatic than parsley, slight anise flavor.
  • Uses: Eggs, fish, salads, sauces, soups, stuffings.

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