Ways to Use Fresh Herbs

Thyme

  • Remove leaves from stems by pulling through the tines of a fork
  • Mix with bread crumbs to use as a coating for fried foods
  • Toss with vegetables before roasting

Mint

  • Use in beverages, jellies and sauces
  • Add whole leaves to salads or chop and toss with fresh fruit
  • Add to marinades for meats and vegetables

Tarragon

  • Add whole leaves or chop and stir into salads
  • For tarragon vinegar, add sprigs to distilled white vinegar. Once at desired strength, remove the sprigs
  • A good herb to use for infused oil

Marjoram

  • Sweeter, more delicate flavor than oregano
  • Use in salads, dressings or eggs, as well as beet, bean or mushroom dishes
  • Combine with garlic, salt and coarse black pepper for a grilled chicken rub

Sage

  • Chop and add to stuffing for fish, poultry, pork or beef
  • Slide sprigs or leaves under the skin or in the cavity of chicken or turkey to be roasted
  • Use in cream soups, stews and vegetables

Dill

  • Use in cream sauces and seafood dishes
  • Add to salads like potato, cucumber or tuna
  • Add to omelets and vegetables

Rosemary

  • Add sprigs or finely chopped leaves to long-cooking stews or soups
  • Sprinkle onto potatoes or vegetable before roasting or steaming
  • Combine with salt, pepper and flour to use as a poultry rub

Chives

  • Use in potato salad, egg dishes and soups
  • Add to butters (good for corn on the cob) or soft cheeses
  • Good in salads, on baked potatoes or with fish

Parsley

  • Use whole sprigs or chopped as a garnish
  • Add to sauces, quiches, rice dishes or omelets
  • Add to dough before baking for color, flavor and texture

Cilantro

  • Use in salsas or add to meat fillings for tacos or burritos
  • Use in marinades
  • Add to soups, stews or chili near the end of cooking time

Oregano

  • Chop fresh leaves and add to pastas, tomato sauces or as a pizza topping
  • Earthy flavor balances acidic tomatoes
  • Combine with garlic, salt and olive oil to make a marinade for pork, beef or roasted potatoes

Basil

  • Add whole leaves to salads or pair with fresh tomatoes or cheese
  • Add torn pieces to pasta or pizza
  • Grind into a pesto base to combine with your favorite ingredients