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Many times my market is hit or miss on fresh herbs.  I know many of you are probably looking for a good rule of thumb for using dried instead of fresh....

In general, use one-third of dried herbs to replace chopped fresh.  So, if a recipe calls for 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, use 1 teaspoon dried. 

To release the most flavor, add dried herbs towards the beginning of cooking.  One caveat:  Cilantro, basil and parsley are so tender and delicate, they lose their flavor when dried.  If you don't have these fresh leaves on hand, just omit them and add more salt and pepper for flavor. 

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2011
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Hi Kristen,  You are right about the parsley, I use fresh in lots of recipes.  Have a great day,  Go Packers!
10:26am • #4
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Kristin - first I love your photo! Who knew fresh herbs could make such a pretty picture?! I didn't know about basil, cilantro and parsley - thanks for the tip! This winter I'm bringing my basil plant inside and try to keep it alive on the windowsill for the wonderful aroma and to cook with.
10:28am • #5
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Go packers indeed Will!!!

Kristine, i really need to do my own herbs too!
10:29am • #6
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Kristin-Great advice on the herbs, You find the healthiest stuff,
10:38am • #7
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Hi Kristin,

I love fresh herbs.  I am in the process of having a greenhouse built on my property.  My plan is to have a year round herb garden.  I don't really have a green thumb and have to work hard at it.  I don't like doing it in the house because I end up with a huge mess and stress over it.  (hmmm...no green thumb)  So, I'm excited about my greenhouse..outside!
10:50am • #8
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Thanks Sharon!

Cindy, that is cool...I cant wait to hear about your greenhouse and see pix!
10:58am • #9
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Never can go wrong with fresh, just lifts and is the best!  Love when you snap off the leaves and the fresh scent hits the air too. 
11:38am • #10
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Dried always seems lackluster in comparison to fresh.  Maybe the conversion factor you shared will do the trick.  So surprised that it has not been noticed or observed by me before.  Thank You Kristin!
12:03pm • #11
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Hi Kristin - While I usually prefer fresh herbs, when I have to use dry ones, I always give them a quick grind with a small mortar and pestle - I does a very good job releasing their flavor.
1:56pm • #12
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I love that too Connie!

KEvin, you are most welcome!

Dick, that is a great tip!!
2:33pm • #13
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Kristin- I love the picture! And, I love fresh herbs. We keep a basil plant on the porch all the time and just replace it when it runs out of leaves :)
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9:20am • #15
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Toni, do you know I went to 3 different stores last week trying to find basil and all were out! guess I really gotta make my own!

 

Thanks Russel

 

 
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Is there anything better than fresh?  YUM!!! Kristin, thanks for another wonderful tip.  I never seemed to get the ratio right with the dried. 
3:17pm • #17
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Laura, love the photo...thanks for commenting!
3:54pm • #18
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Fresh cilantro is definitely something you can't replace with dried!  We use so much of this with our cooking in the southwest!
11:03am • #19
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I love the photos.  I've recently been using some freeze-dried herbs in glass jars which have more flavor than the "dust" in the spice container cans...I've tried to grow herbs but they just turn black and die.  Not enough sunlight perhaps, as I don't have a kitchen window.
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Renee, I agree!  It is one of my favorites!

Cara, I totally agree with your "dust" comment too!
11:11am • #21
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During the summer months we use fresh herbs from the garden but alas now that it is cold we use our home made dried herbs and some store bought, keep on cookin'
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Sounds great David!
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