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🌿 5 Ways to Use Herbs
Hey, Reader,
How do you feel about growing and using herbs?
As a kid, I really didn't use many herbs. I knew the basics - basil, mint, and oregano - and we had quite a few in the spice cupboard. But, they were generally used to make sauce for lasagna or spaghetti, not for much else.
Early last year, I imagined myself with a spice cupboard full of homegrown herbs, and something about that vision really struck me.
So, I brought home a whole bunch of herb starts from the farmers market early in the season - dill, oregano, thyme, mint, rosemary, lavender, and so much more.
Did I know exactly where I would plant them all? Uh, every gardener knows the answer to that question!
I don't know why, but it felt so wonderful to pick my first few bunches of oregano and thyme. There's something beautiful about plants that come back again and again, and the taste of freshly dried homegrown oregano is definitely worth the effort.
Whether you want to expand your herb garden this year or just want some fun ways to use the dried herbs from the store, you'll love these recipes!
Tip: Even if you don't like the specific herb in the recipe, consider how you could use the same method with another herb!
Chamomile Simple Syrup
Who doesn't love the strawberry-pineapple scent of chamomile? It always makes me smile! Such a tiny flower that can spread so much joy.
This chamomile simple syrup would be a wonderful sweetener for homemade lemonade this summer!
Chive Blossom Butter
Fresh herbs mean the best herb butter! It's too early for chive blossom butter around here, but I'm just counting down the days. It's amazing on toast!
Lavender Infused Sugar
Although we often think of herbs as being savory, many of them taste wonderful infused in sugar! This lavender infused sugar is a great way to add a floral note to your cup of tea, shortbread cookies, and more.
Lemon Dill Hummus
I grew my first patch of dill last year and had SO much fun with this plant! The umbels have the most majestic shape and I found myself touching the soft fronds all the time. Such a fun plant to grow!
This lemon dill hummus is a great way to use up some of your fresh dill. The combination of lemon and dill is really delicious!
Dill Salt
This dill salt recipe is a great project you can make with a variety of fresh herbs! Feel free to try this with basil, cilantro, parsley, and even a mixture of herbs for a delicious seasoning blend.
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Rachael McKennon
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