Kitchen Herbs:How To Grow and Where to Use Them

A Guide to 4 Popular Herbs and How to Use Them to Enhance Your Meals

By Sophia Sanchez, published Nov 16, 2006
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If you kept a summer kitchen garden then you probably already dried and prepared some herbs for the winter months.  If not don't worry many herbs can be found in the local grocery store potted and ready to be placed in your windowsill.  Herbs are great for so many things to begin they are a great ornamental addition to every garden, have great medicinal value, flavor and enhance dishes, and can be used in skin care products.  The following are the most popular herbs that should be readily availabe to you and easiest to care for and prepare in dishes.  

Oregano

Oregano is one of the oldest and most used herbs around.  The Greeks used oregano for internal and external remedial purposes.  The leaves were used mainly for the strong aroma they provided during the medieval era and this is still its most popular use today as the leaves also flavor food well when heated up.  if your oregano plant is not already potted make sure to pot it in a light well drained soil as it does not like being too moist.  Too use in your cooking pinch off the leaves of the plant and after rinsing in warm water you can add the fresh leaves to salads, on pizza or add to sauce used in pasta dishes.  


Rosemary

I love growing rosemary because of its ease at taking so well to being transplanted.  If you already have rosemary growing outdoors it is easy to pot some of that for the winter months indoors by pegging down on of the plants shoots till it takes root.  Also like oregano make sure it is potted in like well drained soil and place the pot in the sunniest window you have.  Rosemary has long been an herb symbolizing love and loyalty but most people recognize it because of its presence in the kitchen. The super aromatic leaves work best fresh or dried in dishes prepared with meat.  Lamb has long been associated with rosemary and its for a good reason, the two compliment each other well.  Another option would be to try rosemary with vegetarian nut roast.  

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  • Terragon means little dragon.
  • An infusion of fennel can be used to sooth tired eyes.
  • Oregano means joy of the mountain
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Rosemary is a symbol of love and loyalty and has long been used in wedding ceremonies.
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