herbs
Fresh herbs are low in calories but rich in vitamins (particularly K and C), minerals, and polyphenolic antioxidants. Many culinary herbs, including basil, oregano, and thyme, contain antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory compounds.
About
Herbs are aromatic plants whose leaves, stems, or flowers are used in culinary and medicinal applications. Derived from various botanical families, herbs are typically herbaceous (non-woody) plants cultivated for their flavorful and fragrant properties. Common culinary herbs include basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, parsley, cilantro, and sage, each with distinct flavor profiles ranging from peppery and pungent to delicate and floral. Unlike spices, which are typically derived from seeds, bark, or roots and are usually dried, many herbs are used fresh and offer more delicate, volatile flavor compounds that are often diminished by heat and drying.
Culinary Uses
Herbs serve foundational roles across virtually all culinary traditions, functioning as flavor builders, garnishes, and infusion bases. Fresh herbs are commonly added to dishes at the end of cooking or used raw in salads, salsas, and dressings to preserve their bright, vibrant character. Dried herbs, which concentrate flavors, are added during cooking to braises, soups, and sauces. Herb combinations such as bouquet garni (French) and soffritto (Italian) form the aromatic base for countless preparations. Herbs are also steeped for teas, infused into oils and vinegars, or used in marinades and rubs for meats and vegetables.
Recipes Using herbs (17)
BBQ Pork Chops
Nothing quite like a succulent Pork chop on the BBQ BBQ Pork Chops
Chicken Nuggets
Chicken Nuggets from the Recidemia collection
Dublin Coddle
Dublin Coddle is a typical traditional Irish favorite. It's tasty and easy to make.
Fars i Kål
Most types of leafed cabbage is suitable for this traditional but spectacular dish. In Denmark we mostly use the traditional white cabbage.
Georgian Garlic Salad
Georgian Garlic Salad from the Recidemia collection
Kartoffelsalat I
German potato salad From "Catsrecipes Y-Group" Source: Biergarten, Germany, Epcot Center Makes 3 cups
Kasha and Mushrooms
This makes a lot, for those of you not familiar with kasha.
Lobster and Rice Salad
Makes 6 servings.
Parchment-steamed Catfish with Spring Herbs and Vegetables
A Catfish recipe.
Popcorn
United States | Corn | Snacks Though popcorn is commonly available pre-popped, or in microwave-oven ready popping bags, it is simple to make.
Potato Soup II
Potato Soup II from the Recidemia collection
Quick-n-Dirty Vegetable Sauce
) of sauce is enough. Good veggies for this: mushroom, zucchini, broccoli, spinach, artichoke heart, green bean, acorn squash.
Sea Mussel Soup
Serves 4 Sea Mussel Soup
Summer Roll
or Gỏi Cuốn in Vietnamese, are wraps of various ingredients in rice wafers, and are often confused with Nem or spring rolls (which, in turn, are often confused with egg rolls).
Summer Roll
or Gỏi Cuốn in Vietnamese, are wraps of various ingredients in rice wafers, and are often confused with Nem or spring rolls (which, in turn, are often confused with egg rolls).
Tofu Vegetable Quiche
Tofu Vegetable Quiche from the Recidemia collection
Tomato Bacon Soup
We love it for lunch on a weekend, and are more likely to eat it in Spring or Autumn than the dead of winter. 50 minutes preparation.