HERBS

Use for seasoning on pizza, spaghetti and tomato dishes. 1 tsp. dried Basil equals 2 tsp. (about 5 leaves) of fresh Basil.

Basil is also known as sweet basil, is a spicy herb of the mint family.

Since the delicate aroma of basil is quickly destroyed by cooking, chopped basil leaves are frequently sprinkled over cold or warm dishes before serving.

Bay leaf is very strong, bitter-sweet, aromatic spice and is from the tree of the bay laurel.

Bay leaves are used in making stews and soups, fruit syrups, tomato sauces, marinades, and desserts such as custard. It is also commonly used as a pickling spice.

Use our dried cilantro in place of fresh Cilantro. 1 tsp. of dried Cilantro equals 3 tsp. of fresh Cilantro.

Cilantro is also known as coriander, it has a nutty flavor, used in lentil or bean soup, add to salsa, and taco filling. Mix chopped fresh cilantro with butter to drizzle over fish or vegetables. Also commonly used to flavor chicken, lamb, pasta, rice or vegetables.

Use for seasoning fish and shellfish, cottage and cream cheese, with tomato beverages, in salads, casseroles, and pickling.

Dill belongs to the same family as parsley and carrots, and is related to anise, caraway, coriander, cumin and fennel. Dill weeds natural habitat is the Middle East and Europe, but is grown domestically and in Egypt.

Use in soups, stews, dressing and seasoning meats.

Marjoram has a sweet pine and citrus flavor.

It makes an attractive garnish for bean and pea soups, it also is one of the few herbs that the flavor intensifies when dried. It works well in cheese and egg dishes; as well as in homemade sausages and meats to be cured and smoked.

Mint is a warm, fresh, aromatic, sweet flavor with a cool aftertaste with many uses. Mint is commonly used in teas, beverages, jellies, syrups, candies, and ice creams. In Middle Eastern cuisine, it is used on lamb dishes, while in British cuisine and American cuisine, mint sauce and mint jelly.

1 tsp. of Dried Oregano equals 1 tbsp. of Fresh Oregano.

Oregano has an aromatic, warm and slightly bitter taste, which can vary in intensity. It is commonly used in spaghetti sauces, spicy foods, salads, chilies, roasted, fried or grilled vegetables, meat and fish.

1 tsp. of Dried Parsley flakes equals 2 tsp. of Fresh Parsley. Use as a garnish or to add flavor in soups, vegetables, potatoes, pasta, eggs and chicken.

Parsley is one of the most widely used herbs in the world, with its rich color and sweet flavor. The fresh, crisp taste of the leaf brings out great flavors and rich coloring to many foods.

Sage is a described as having an earthy flavor. Most notorious for its role in adding flavor to stuffing, it also works well with meats and poultry.

1 tsp. Dried Tarragon equals 3 tsp. Fresh Tarragon

Tarragon has a fiery, tangy, yet licorice flavor. Tarragon is often used in French and Hollandaise sauces. It is also used on chicken, eggs dishes and salads.

Use sparingly in meatloaf, hamburgers, hearty soups or stuffing.

Thyme has a warm, pleasant, aromatic and pungent flavor. Thyme is used for flavoring clams, fish, sausages, meats, poultry dressing, fresh tomatoes, and croquettes. It is also used in many soups and stews.