GUIDE

HERBS
This Guide has everything you need to
know about how to properly store and

TO FLAVORING WITH FRESH

cook with fresh herbs. Use them to add
flavor and freshness to your meals!

KEY BASIL CHIVES CILANTRO DILL LEMONGRASS MARJORAM MINT OREGANO

SWEET, PEPPERY MILDER-ONION BRIGHT, CITRUSY GRASSY ZESTY, CITRUSY GRASSY, SLIGHTLY SWEET, COOL PUNGENT, PEPPERY
SWEET

PRODUCE
Bell Peppers, Potatoes, Avocado, Tomatoes, Cabbage, Potatoes, Bell Peppers, Carrots, Mushrooms, Carrots, Eggplant, Artichokes, Bell
Eggplant, Tomatoes, Asparagus, Bell Peppers Cucumbers, Carrots, Tomatoes Peas, Spinach, Watermelon, Peppers, Eggplant,
Zucchini Onions, Leeks Green Beans, Zucchini, Tomatoes Mushrooms, Mushrooms,
Chicken, Fish, Chicken, Beef, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Potatoes,
PROTEINS Tomatoes
Chicken, Beef, Fish, Chicken, Fish, Shellfish, Lamb, Pork, Fish Chicken, Beef Zucchini Zucchini
Tofu Shellfish, Eggs Lentils, Tofu Fish, Shellfish
Asian Soups, Stuffings, Salad Beans, Lentils, Lamb Chicken, Beef,
Pestos, Tomato Garnishes, Dips, Salsas, Guacamole, Omelets, Yogurt Rice, Curries, Dressings, Soups, Lamb, Fish
USE IN Sauces, Soups, Stews, Soups, Sauces, Chutneys, Soups, Dishes, Potato Salad, Marinades, Teas Risottos, Brown Fruit Salads, Curries,
Stir Fries, Curries Risottos, Rice Curries, Salads Sauces, Salad Butter Sauce Cream Sauces, Tomato Sauces, Pizzas,
Dressings Rolled in a damp Soups, Marinades Salad Dressings
In a jar, countertop, Rolled in a damp In a jar, in the paper towel, Rolled in a damp
for 7–10 days paper towel, in the fridge, for 7–10 Rolled in a damp in the fridge, for paper towel, In a jar, in the fridge, Rolled in a damp
HOW TO fridge, 10–14 days days paper towel, in the 10–14 days in the fridge, for for 7–10 days paper towel, in the
STORE fridge, for 10–14 days 10–14 days fridge, for 10–14 days

HOW TO STORE FRESH HERBS

PARSLEY ROSEMARY SAGE TARRAGON THYME
FRESH, GRASSY WOODY, PUNGENT WOODY PEPPERY, LICORICE MINTY

“PLANTING” METHOD TOWEL METHOD

Trim the base of the stems Wrap the herbs in a
1 1
Mushrooms, Peas, Mushrooms, Peas, Brussel Sprouts, Artichokes, Carrots, Carrots, Peas, with scissors or a knife damp paper towel
Potatoes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Potatoes Eggplant, Peas, Leeks, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Winter
Cucumbers, Zucchini Winter Squash Potatoes, Spinach Squash, Tomatoes 2 Fill a jar (an old condiment
2
Put the wrapped
Chicken, Lamb, jar works great) about 1/3 herbs in a Ziploc bag
Lamb, Beef, Chicken, Pork, Fish Pork, Beef, Turkey Chicken, Beef, Chicken, Pork, Lamb, to halfway with cold water
Place the herbs in
Fish, Tofu Lamb, Fish Duck, Fish 3 Place the cut stems into the water
3 the fridge
Focaccia Bread, Stuffings, Salad
Sauces, Salads, Tomato Sauces, Dressings, Soups, Omelets, Gazpachos, Rice, Dips, Stews, 4 Cover the jar with a plastic bag
Garnishes Pizza, Soups, Stews, Risottos, Brown Salad Dressings, Roasted Veggies,
Roasted Veggies Butter Sauce, Garnishes Tomato Sauces 5 Secure with a rubber band at the base
In a jar, in the Roasted Veggies of jar to enclose the bag around the jar
fridge, for 7–10 days Rolled in a damp In a jar, in the Rolled in a damp
paper towel, Rolled in a damp fridge, for 10–14 paper towel, in 6 Place the “planted” herb in the fridge
in the fridge, for paper towel, in the days the fridge, for or leave it out on the countertop
10–14 days fridge, for 10–14 days 10–14 days depending on the herb

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