Organic Cooking: Liven Up Your Dishes with Fresh or Dried Herbs

I started reading a site called Organic Authority and am becoming a big fan!  Writer/Organic Living expert Laura Klein inspires us with her passion for cooking with organic food.  This site is a great resource for delicious organic recipes and tips.

Any good cook knows the secret to amazing dishes is how you use your herbs.  I keep a stash of dried herbs in my pantry when I am in a pinch or need a stronger flavor.  But nothing beats the taste of fresh herbs grown locally or in your own garden like basil, dill, parsley, rosemary, mint…I could go on and on.  Growing your own herb garden is not expensive and quite easy to do!

Laura Klein’s article Be A Cook In the Know really demonstrates the versatility of using herbs in cooking.  She also clarifies HOW herbs can be used- the stronger woodsy herbs like sage & rosemary are ideal for marinating and infusing the flavors into the dish before or during cooking.  However- the delicious leafy herbs such as cilantro, basil and parsley are great for finishing the dish.  I learned so much about herbs by reading this article that I wanted to share it with you!  Kudos to Laura for sharing this helpful information with us!