Fresh Herb Guide

Basil Flavor - Sweet, spicy, anise, cloves Nutrition - Good source of vitamin A, calcium & iron Usage - Add to sauces, salads, dips, stuffings, vegetables, bruschettas, pizzas, pastas, salsas & all tomato recipes. Great for pestos. Combine with other herbs like oregano, thyme or parsley. Storage - Protect from cold- Store at 55 degrees and out of direct sunlight Chives Flavor - Onion with a hints of garlic Nutrition - Good source of vitamins A, C & K, calcium, iron & potassium Usage - Add to soups, marinades, dips & pastas. Sprinkle atop mashed or baked potatoes, devilled eggs, steaks & grilled veggies. Whole chives make an attractive garnish for plates & party platters. Add to floral arrangements too. Storage - Keep cool Dill Flavor - Bright, tangy, hints of fennel, grass, lemon, parsley & pine Nutrition - Good source of vitamins A, B6 & C, calcium, iron, potassium & folate Usage - Use fresh dill with salmon, shell fish & white fish dishes, pickling, omelettes, dips, sauces, peas & other veggies, chicken recipes, potato salads, egg salads & cucumber salads. Storage- Keep cool Mint Flavor - Cool, peppery & sweet Nutrition - Good source of vitamins A & C, calcium & iron Usage - Teas, mojitos, juleps & lemonades. Jellies, chutneys, fruit salads, sweet salsas, candies & pestos. Mint complements lamb, coconut, curry & lemon. Mint is also lovely with fresh pea recipes. Storage - Keep cool Oregano Flavor - Strong, sharp, lemon, pepper, bitter Nutrition - Good source of vitamins A, C & K, calcium, iron & folate Usage - Chopped fresh oregano leaves are wonderful for tomato sauces, pizzas, salsas, soups, chile & bean salads. Oregano pairs well with poultry, egg, pork & seafood dishes. Storage - protect from cold Rosemary Flavor - Pine, lemon, woody Nutrition - Good source of vitamins A & C, calcium, iron, folate & manganese Usage - Rosemary complements beef tenderloin, lamb chops, sausages, roasted potatoes & grilled chicken. Use fresh rosemary sprigs as grilling skewers, basting brushes, plate decorations & centerpieces. Use rosemary sprigs in place of toothpicks for sandwich presentations. Storage - Keep cool Sage Flavor - Lemon, mint, pine Nutrition - Good source of vitamins A & C Usage - Delicious with turkey, chicken, pork, sausages, potatoes, sauces & stuffings. Use to flavor brown butter sauces & gravies. Fry sage leaves, sprinkle with sea salt, and serve them as a garnish for sage inspired dishes. Storage - Keep cool Tarragon Flavor - Licorice Nutrition - Good source of iron, potassium, calcium & vitamin C Usage - Refreshing tarragon leaves are an excellent choice for chicken salads & potato salads. Tarragon pairs well with fish, shellfish, mushrooms & pork too. Use in vinaigrettes, sauce & marinades. Storage - Keep cool Thyme Flavor - Earthy, lemon, cloves Nutrition - Good source of vitamins A & C, calcium, iron & copper Usage - Thyme sprigs add flavor to sauces, stocks, beans & soups. Insert thyme sprigs underneath chicken or turkey skin when roasting or grilling. Use chopped thyme leaves with salmon creations. Nice for poultry dishes, including chicken or turkey soups & pot pies. Great for carrots & other veggies as well. And use thyme in savory baked goods like biscuits, rolls, breads, quiche crusts & crackers. Storage - Keep cool
Recipes from the Food Network
Recipes from Saveur
Recipes from Sunset