Fresh herbs?

Question

I am trying to use only fresh herbs in all I cook . I have just got parsely, corrinder and basil. But only lifr ina small apparment any tips on were to store my herbs to get the best results, I do have accces to a rear yard. thanks.

Answer 1

How to Use Herbs & Spices?
Cooking spices for too long may result in too strong flavours.

For long-cooking dishes, such as soups and stews, try adding your herbs and spices an hour or less before serving. For best results try crushing the herbs before adding to your dish.

For shorter cooking dishes try adding dry spices earlier in cooking. Fresh spices and herbs should be added towards the end of cooking.

Unless the recipe specifically calls for it, don't use more than three herbs and spices in any one dish. Some Indian Recipes are an exception to the rule, as they often calls for 10 or more different spices in one curry dish. Unless it is a curry, you are planning of cooking :-)

Try replacing herbs and spices called for in recipes with something different such as Marjoram instead of Oregano, Savory instead of Thyme, Cilantro, instead of Parsley, Anise seed instead of Fennel. Mixing herbs and spices will provide you with a new art in food preparation by allowing you to create a variety of exciting seasoned dishes.

I do this all the time! Simply because I am not well organised in stocking my cupboard, very often I find I don't have all ingredients I need. Now, I love not having the ingredients I need, because I can experiment again.

By following these simple tips on using your herbs and spices, you may just create a recipe that will be one of a kind and enjoyed by everyone.





Storing Herbs & Spices



Store spices in a cool, dark place. Heat, humidity and excessive light will result in the dry herbs and spices losing their favour more quickly.

A good way to store herbs and spices are small glass or plastic airtight containers.

If stored properly, dried herbs and ground spices will retain their favours for a year.

Whole spices may last for 3 to 5 years.

For best results grind whole spices in a grinder or mortar & pestle. If you want to enhance the whole spice favour, try roasting the whole spice in a dry skillet over a medium heat, being careful not to burn them.

To keep larger quantities of herbs and spices fresh, store them in tightly sealed containers in the freezer.

Do not store dry herbs and spices near any humid source, such as sinks, dishwashers, kettles, coffee makers, on countertops, near stoves and microwaves.

Avoid storing dry herbs and spices inside the refrigerator due to the high humid environment.

Answer 2

You can grow them anywhere in pots is best as herbs to tend to have a habit of taking over the garden and pots and tubs restrict their growth, which is what I do. They tend not to like it indoors though and I've had little success with growing them on windowsills.

I pick my herbs from the garden when they are young and then bag them up, mark what they are, and stick them in the freezer...... if you are using them for cooking, then they retain all of their flavour.

You can also freeze chillies and fresh ginger too.... not a lot of people know that!

Answer 3

You can grow all thee herbs you need in a small garden patch of only four feet by four feet. You can also grow them indoors if you buy grow lights at th garden center. Those lights produce thee required spectrum as comes from sunlight. Any excess picked herbs should be sealed in zip lock bags and frozen. Another way is to freeze them in ice cubes and add the cubes to your various cooking recipes. I have also dried herbs in the microwave on paper towels with th micro set on very low. After dry place herbs in sealed glass jars.

Answer 4

purely wrap the herbs in paper towel and placed the kit in a zipper lock baggie. they are going to shop for a minimum of a week interior the refrigerator. of direction, basil being a gentle herb won't final fairly as long with the aid of fact the fairly some others. Rosemary, thyme, parsley and oregano will final the longest. Basil will in all probability start to tutor brown and lose that is wonderful fragrance in some days. Dill, cilantro/coriander and mint are someplace inbetween.

Answer 5

i have all the herbs i use growin in flower pots on my patio, Fresh herbs do make a difference. Mine go from the stem to the pot so to speak. Im lucky tho living in south Texas ive had a jalepeno plant growing for two years now, i even started some Kale.. Good luck .

Answer 6

If you want to store your fresh herbs for future use, you need to preserve them.

The easiest way to do this is to put the herbs in the freezer. For added convenience, chop the herbs first and put them into a freezer bag. Then you can add fresh herbs to your food whenever you like.

Answer 7

All growing herbs require sun.
Most herbs grow seasonally, so if you insist on using on those which are growing fresh at that moment, you will eliminate a great number of them.
Coriander, dill, basil are some which will fade quickly in their fresh growing state.

Answer 8

Parley, coriander and basil taste best when fresh.
Cor+Basil contain too much water to be deep-fridged. They look and taste ...bad!
A way of storing is to dry them. You can let them dry up in the herb-pot then cut the leaves and store them in glass jars. Before you use them just rub them between your fingers.

BEST way is to use them fresh ( and uncooked) in salads, pasta, chicken, falafel etc.

Answer 9

Hi! I find small pots in front of a window best. Always keep them well watered and you'll always have an abundance of them.

Congratulations on using fresh produce - much cheaper than the dried variety (only good in an emergency!).

Answer 10

if you can leave them out side its the best but being from ND i had to bring mine in 3 days ago for frost...it also depends if the are annual herbs or perinneal or not i bought grow light bulbs and they seem to work i have ital. parsley ..curled parsey..corriander...rosemary...sage...2 kind of basil...lavender...orenago...i have a spare bedroom or should i say green house they seem to be doing ok...a little shocked from the move ..