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Chiffonade Herbs - Tip of the Day
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Many recipes call for chopped or minced mint, basil or sage, but herbs can turn black when overprocessed. Keep them fresh and fragrant by chiffonading.
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Things to Do With Leftover Mint - Tip of the Day
If you bought a bunch of fragrant summer mint for garnish on iced desserts and lemonade, you probably have lots leftover.Try these ideas:
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Happy National Chocolate Mint Day!
Mint-chocolate ice cream sandwich. Photo: Princess_of_Ilyr, Flickr.
A flavor duo popular in cookies, candies, ice creams and more, chocolate mint is a classic combination rivaling those of peanut butter and jelly or bread and butter. The mint brings a crisp freshness to rich chocolate, adding an unparalleled refreshing nuance.
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Fresh Herb ID Quiz
Know your basil from your borage? Fennel from fenugreek? Mint from marjoram? It's the zestiest quiz ever from Slashfood.
Fresh Herb Identification
This herb's distinctive flavor (and anti-flatulent properties) make it one of the essential ingredients in traditional black beans.
- Asafoetida
- Fenugreek
- Tarragon
- Epazote
This herb hails from the mint family and is a natural with lamb and potatoes.
- English Thyme
- Rosemary
- Lavender
- Russian Tarragon
This one's a must in a caprese salad, stacked with mozzarella, tomato & olive oil.
- Sweet Basil
- Greek Oregano
- Summer Savory
- Sorrel
The dried seeds of this plant are called
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Spring Veggies ID Quiz
Can you identify spring vegetables? Take this spring vegetable identification quiz on Slashfood to find out.
Spring Veggies ID Quiz
This spicy, nutty green is also known as
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