Making Use of Fresh Herbs - Tip of the Day

by Monika Bartyzel, Posted May 22nd 2009 @ 9:00AM

Have a recipe that calls for a tiny bit of herbs, but can only find huge bunches? Fear not: There are lots of herb recipes out there to tackle this problem in one fell swoop.

It's great to be able to get a large bundle of herbs for a buck -- but how do you use them all, especially when a little goes a long way? Here are some ideas to get you started, and please chime in with your own favorite herb-laden recipes!

Pesto! Did you know that it works with a myriad of herbs besides basil? Like cilantro, dill and parsley?
Dill: A tablespoon here or there is great, but there are lots of recipes that call for the whole bunch, like Dal with Spinach and Dill.
Cilantro: Salsa, salsa and more salsa!
Thyme: Those sprigs are perfect for roasting, so throw them into some Root Veggies. Or better yet, cool off with Honey and Thyme Ice Cream with Candied Thyme.
Mint: Mint Julep Iced Tea, naturally!

So what's your favorite herb-heavy concoction?

Filed Under: Tip of the Day, Ingredients
Tags: herbs, using up fresh herbs, UsingUpFreshHerbs