How to Use Sage in Cooking
Sage is a versatile herb that can be used in a variety of dishes. It has a slightly earthy flavor that pairs well with other savory ingredients. Here are a …
Cooking with herbs
Homemade Italian Seasoning Mix
This homemade Italian seasoning mix is the perfect blend of herbs to give your recipes that classic Italian flavor. This mix includes basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, and is a great …
How to Make Herb Butter (from any fresh herbs)
Butter tastes great, but herb butter tastes really great! If you have been wondering how to make herb butter, read on! This is a basic recipe that you can customize …
Lemon Rosemary Shortbread Cookies
Lemon rosemary shortbread cookies are the perfect treat for when you want something sweet, but still light and delicate. These delightful cookies are perfect for any occasion or no occasion …
Q&A: What is a Clove of Garlic?
Garlic is a flowering plant in the lily family, native to central Asia. The plant has tall, erect stalks and edible green leaves, but the garlic bulb is the part …
Oregano Pesto
Oregano pesto is a great alternative to the traditional basil pesto that you know and love, and it’s a great way to use up a large crop of oregano from …
Thyme Substitutes – What to Substitute for Thyme in your recipe (fresh or Dried)
If you are making a recipe that calls for thyme, but you don’t have any on hand, check out our list below to find the best thyme substitute for your …
Rosemary Butter
Rosemary butter is a excellent way to add a delicious flavor to many different dishes. It’s especially great with steak, potatoes, and roasted veggies. It’s surprisingly easy to make, and …
How to Store Fresh Parsley
Parsley is a popular herb that can be used in many different dishes. However, storing it can be a bit of a pain as it can dry out quickly and …
Italian Seasoning Substitute
Italian seasoning is a blend of dried herbs and spices that is used to flavor many Italian dishes. If you don’t have any on hand, there are a few substitutes …
How to Harvest Thyme
Thyme is a hardy perennial that is relatively easy to grow. Harvesting thyme is relatively simple, and thyme is a hardy plant that will recover quickly if harvested correctly. This …
Herbs That Go with Chicken
There are many herbs that go with chicken. To choose the best herbs for your chicken dish check out our list below. Choose herbs that pair well together, and with …
What to Do with Basil Flowers
The culinary herb basil (Ocimum basilicum) is easy to grow indoors or out. But what do you do when your homegrown basil starts to flower? Should it be allowed to flower, …
How to make pesto with fresh basil
If you have a lot of fresh basil to use at the end of summer, then making basil pesto is a great way to use it. Not only is it …
How to Use Lemongrass in Cooking
Lemongrass is an incredibly versatile ingredient that can be used in many types of dishes. Whether you’re looking to add a bit of brightness to a soup or curry, or …
Lemon Dill Butter Recipe
Lemon dill butter is the perfect way to dress up your dish. Perfect for baked salmon or any other fish recipe, this zesty butter packs a flavorful zing that will …
Can You Eat Cilantro Stems?
Cilantro leaves are used in many types of cuisine around the world, but what about the stems – can you eat cilantro stems, or should you just use the leaves …
Basil Substitute (Help! What can I substitute for basil in my recipe?)
Basil is a popular herb, but if you don’t have any to hand and are looking for a great basil alternative, there are tons of other herbs that can be …
How to Make Tarragon Butter
Tarragon butter is an aromatic, yet delicately flavored butter that is so easy to make! It is particularly good with grilled chicken but can be used on anything from corn …
Q&A: How Much Minced Garlic is One Clove?
If you need to substitute minced garlic or garlic paste for a clove of garlic in a recipe it is important that you get the amount right! So how much …
