For me, there’s a similarity between cooking with herbs and looking at art or listening to loud, fun music. Without those things, life is dull. Imagine your world with white walls, quiet rooms and ...

Fresh herbs are one of the best ways to brighten up a dish. Sometimes there is no substitute, like fresh basil leaves layered with sliced tomatoes and fresh mozzarella for a caprese salad or chopped ...

Is it okay to substitute parsley for other fresh herbs in ground turkey meatballs? I’ve got a bunch to use up and don’t want to make pesto. And I would appreciate general advice on swapping out fresh ...

Storing your herbs flat in the freezer is one of the best ways to preserve their flavors and make them easy to use for months to come. I’m a big fresh herb gal. Cilantro on salads, dill in yogurt ...

Here’s how to save your harvest before the cold kills your herbs. Then you'll have homegrown herbs to use in soups, stews, ...

Fresh ginger is small and humble, but what it lacks in appearance and grandeur, it makes up for in personality. A little of this homely root goes a long way. Just a teaspoon or tablespoon of fresh ...

When you can, try buying spices whole rather than ground. Whole spices last longer as their essential oils aren’t released until ground. You can repurpose your coffee grinder to process small batches ...

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