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January 4th, 2005

Herb’s the Word

Okay, so my hubby will tell you I’m obsessed with Rachael Ray and "30 Minute Meals." Okay, so I am. Isn’t admitting it the first step in the recovery process? Alright…seriously now…

Basil. Basil rocks. I love Italian food and basil is an amazing ingredient for Italian cooking. Need I say more? Bay Leaves. It is rare that I find fresh bay leaves here in the Midwest (not sure why?). The dried ones work just fine - just don’t forget to take them out at the end of preparation - they are not edible.

Sage. This year was the first year I used fresh sage in my turkey stuffing for Thanksgiving (I have always used dried, ground sage). Now, don’t get me wrong. The dried sage isn’t bad, but the fresh sage is just that much better. I chopped it up very fine and added it to my stuffing - the flavor of the sage didn’t overpower the stuffing, but added so much depth to the flavor. I’m hooked!

One thing I’ve learned from Rachael is the importance of using herbs in recipes - in particular, fresh herbs. In my cooking adventures, I’ve discovered a few that I really like and wanted to share some ideas and tips:

Flat Leaf Parsley. Prior to watching "30 Minute Meals" I didn’t know there was more than one kind of parsley. I thought parsley was for decoration on plates of food you got in a restaurant. Flat Leaf, or Italian Parsley, is amazing. Granted, the flavor isn’t intense, but it really makes food taste "fresh." Flat Leaf Parsley looks a lot like cilantro, but cilantro has a strong scent, so you should be able to tell them apart in the grocery store.

Cilantro. Cilantro is a great addition to fresh salsas, or some soups/dishes that have a Mexican flair. It is very strong, and a little goes a long way.

Rosemary. Rosemary rocks. It is really, really good on roasts and is a GREAT addition to oven fries (a Rachael Ray recipe). Rosemary pairs amazingly with garlic. Rosemary has an excellent flavor and scent - woodsy in a way. As a matter of fact, fresh rosemary reminds me of a very young pine tree branch.

Thyme. Thyme is a GREAT addition to a lot of soups and stews. Thyme leaves will easily fall off of the stem, and many cooks will put the whole thing into the dish they are making, and pluck out the stem at the end. I’ve paired thyme with virtually any meat I use (primarily with chicken and beef, but I think it would taste great with any poultry, veal or pork - probably even fish). It is also great in red spaghetti sauces. YUM!

Chives. Chives work great in salads (they add a nice subtle "onion-y" flavor). They, of course, are superb on a baked potato with sour cream. Chives are also great with steamed or broiled fish. YUM!

Dill Weed. Dill is pretty strong - and for a long time I didn’t think I liked it (although I LOVE dill pickles!). I came across a recipe for crab legs on Alton Brown’s show. Crab legs. Cooked in the microwave. My first thought was "no way" but hubby got all the ingredients and we tried it. WOW! The dill added the most amazing flavor to the crab legs. I think a future post will be that crab leg recipe. Talk about amazing - especially for us Midwesterners who don’t have access to ocean-fresh seafood.

I took another tip from Rachael Ray. When I buy my herbs, I wash them right away (and use my small salad spinner to get them as dry as possible) and put them into a food storage bag with the herbs wrapped in a paper towel. Makes it much easier access when you are cooking, and increases the length of time they remain fresh.

Give fresh herbs a try - your guinea pigs, er, family will appreciate it!

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