Herb idea

[fishinphyl]

We live 40 miles from town and seems like whenever I find a recipe that uses fresh herbs there are none in the ref. Or I buy some and only use part of them and then the rest go to waste. I saw this idea in a magazine and thought I would pass it along.

Chop up your fresh herbs, find an ice cube tray, measure out one teaspon of herbs, put in each section of tray and add water. Freeze. Then when frozen transfer to a baggie. Then when you need them for a recipe you can just take out the amount you need.

I dry some of my own, but thought this was a good idea.

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Phyl

[Paul Waldowski]

Phyl,

That's a great idea. Now why didn't I think of that????

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[Swamp Scooter]

Phyl,

That works very well. I also use the same procedure to freeze pesto cubes. Chop up all the ingredients except the cheese and pine nuts. Add the olive oil and freeze in cubes. When you want to have some grab some cubes and add the cheese and pine nuts!

[SilverLakeBoy]

Ditto with lemons and limes: I wait till they are in season and buy a couple dozen when the price is down to 4 or 5 for a buck,
juice them out and freeze in cubes use them in cooking or cocktails.

[jbdragon]

Why not create an herb pot which you can bring in the house during cold weather? I have one with Sage, Basil, Chives, Oregano, Parsley, Marjoram, Rosemary. I keep it ouside in the summer and bring it in in the winter. ALWAYS fresh herbs.

[fishinphyl]

Hey guys - I am so proud! The gal that hates to has a good idea. Actually I do have a pot of cilantro growing in my kitchen, but I thought this was a great idea. I like the idea about the limes and lemons too. Another thing you never have when you live in the hills.

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Phyl

[fish-n-geek]

Hey Phyl - Think that idea would work to keep minced onions, too? :-)

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