Herbs and spices have been the inspiration for trade, exploration, war, and poetry since the beginning of civilization. Why not make use of these historical riches today, by using them for simply making delicious food? These tips easily elevate the flavor of your food using herbs. Knowing and seasoning with herbs and spices can transform ordinary food from bland to blissful. Here are some ideas to make it easier...
Fresh herbs should be added at the end of cooking to maintain their flavor.
Use seasonings sparingly. Start with 1 tablespoon of juice or olive oil for every ¼ teaspoon of fresh herbs per four servings; then taste it and add more if desired.
Dried herbs are often half as strong as fresh herbs, so add accordingly when making substitutions.
Do not add much seasoning if it will be concentrated during cooking, as when a liquid is reduced because it could quickly become too strong.
Fresh herbs usually taste much better than dried herbs for seasoning foods.
The shelf life of most herbs is about a year. Replace bottles of herbs if you can’t remember when you bought them. After that, they lose their potency and can just taste bland.
The pleasure of using herbs and spices instead of, or in addition to, salt and pepper, may not lead to either war or poetry today but, it will certainly elevate your palate and make healthy eating more enjoyable.
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