5 Smart Ways to Using Herbs and Spices in the Kitchen

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5 Smart Ways to Using Herbs and Spices in the
Kitchen
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Herbs and Spices

• Using herbs and spices make cooking your favorite
  dishes a lot more exciting.
• They make every dish smell, taste, and look a lot
  better. However, some herbs and spices can be
  expensive and may not last as long when not
  stored properly.
• With care, you can benefit from every bit you
  have in your kitchen for a longer period.
• Herbs and spices could retain their flavor even
  after months of being stashed in your
  refrigerator or pantry.

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• In this article, well go over some tips on how
  you can make full use of your herbs and spices.
  Lets get started!

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Add Dried Herbs and Spices While Cooking

• Dried herbs are more concentrated than fresh
  herbs.
• They also need time for their flavor to come out
  and blend with the dish.
• Be cautious when using dried herbs as too much of
  them can make the food taste bitter.
• Make sure to as well add it while cooking and not
  after the dish is already cooked.

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Reserve Fresh Herbs and Spices for Special Dishes

• Fresh herbs and spices are often used for salads
  and soups, to finish every dish right before
  serving.
• Unlike their dried counterparts, fresh herbs and
  spices do not require time to infuse flavor to
  any dish.
• You can simply sprinkle them over the dish as you
  finish cooking. Serve the dish fresh and vibrant
  afterward!

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Decide on a Weeks Menu

• Some herbs, such as oregano and rosemary, work
  better dried as they tend to retain quality of
  their flavor.
• There are herbs, on the other hand, that are best
  used fresh as they tend to lose flavor when
  stored too long and unused.
• Do plan your meals for the week so you can also
  identify ahead of time which herbs and spices you
  would need as well as the amount.
• The goal is to use all your herbs and spices and
  not let them go to waste.

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Keep Your Herbs and Spices in View

• Its easy to forget about herbs and spices you
  have when you dont see them.
• Arrange your herbs and spices so theyre easily
  seen and youd be reminded all the time which
  ones you still have and can use for dishes youre
  preparing.

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Finally, Use Both Dried and Fresh Herbs in One
Recipe

• You can use both dried and fresh herbs in a
   single dish. Again, it all boils down to
  personal preference.
• If you want gentle flavor, then you can go for
  fresh herbs, but if you want a strong aroma, then
  you can use more of your dried herbs and spices.
• You can always use alternatives when a recipe
  makes use of an herb or spice you dont already
  have in your kitchen.

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Check These Out!

• Using herbs and spices in the kitchen is always
  fun and more rewarding when you get to avoid
  waste.
• Cook better, and store your herbs and spices
  properly with the help of these tips listed
  above. Be sure to pass on the information to your
  friends. Happy cooking with your herbs and
  spices!
• Check out these 5 Smart Ways to Using Herbs and
  Spices in the Kitchen.
• Brought to you by Master of Spices, the home of
  herbs and spices. Check it out
  www.masterofspices.com.au for more details.