Herbs and Spices

[keljonma]

Is the savory the same as summer savory?

There is Summer Savory and Winter Savory. Summer Savory is an annual, and is the one most often grown in herb gardens. Winter Savory is a perennial. Both are used the same way.

 

[ORChick]

This is an easier mix than the one above. Herbes de Provence mixes often have more in them than this mix does, but this is one that I actually bought at a market in Provence some years ago, and I like it.

Herbes de Provence -

All the herbs are dried.

Mix together equal parts: savory, marjoram, basil, rosemary (crushed), thyme

I usually whirl this in the spice mill for a moment to make things finer, but it shouldn't be a powder.

I usually add dried lavender flowers to mine.

Keljonma, I've seen mixes with lavender, and fennel, and a few other things. I like this one just because it is so basic. And, while I love lavender, somehow I have never developed a taste for it in my food. But it is certainly an option for those who want to add it. BTW, have you any herb/spice mixes to add to the list?

 

[keljonma]

Rosemary Seasoning for Beef
1/4 cup rosemary
1/4 cup parsley
1/4 cup thyme
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp onion power

Use 1/2 tsp per serving for beef and veggies


Sage Poultry Rub
2 T rubbed or chopped sage
2 T thyme
2 T marjoram
2 T celery or lovage dried leaves
2 T parsley
1 T rosemary
2 t powered onion
2 t grated orange peel

Use 1 tsp for every 4 servings. For full flavor, crush herbs before use.


Herb Seasoning For Fish & Seafood
1 T dill
1 T tarragon
1 T lemon balm
1 T thyme
1 T parsley
1 tsp fennel seed

Mix well and store in air-tight jar. Use 1 tsp for 4 servings. For full flavor, crush herbs before using. Great on fish or seafood that is grilled, sauted with olive oil, baked, or fried.

 

[keljonma]

Feeling Better Thyme Tea

2 T peppermint (nausea & upset tummy)
2 T rosemary (high in antioxidants)
2 T thyme (soothes cough & sore throat)
2 T cut & sifted rosehips (high in Vitamin C)
2 T lemon peel (boosts the immune system)

Mix well and store in air-tight jar or container.

Use 1 tsp per cup of boiling water. Steep for 5 minutes.
Add honey to taste. Sip throughout the day when you feel the onset of cold or flu.

 

[freemotion]

kel, what are "cut and sifted" rose hips? I plan on gathering tons of multiflora rose hips this summer.

And the lemon peel....dehydrated zest?

Can't wait to make your tea mix recipe!

 

[keljonma]

Cut the rosehips in halves or quarters, depending on size. Sift through them to make sure there are no bad spots or greens attached and remove the seeds.

I use a knife to remove the lemon peel and then cut the peels into strips, instead of zesting them on the microplane.

 

[freemotion]

Thanks, that one goes in the tea garden project file!

 

[2dream]

Ya'll just bring em on. I am saving them as fast as you can post them.

Thanks - all of these are wonderful and I am learning so much.

 

[freemotion]

I just went to the plant place down the road. Which thyme do you recommend as a general purpose thyme? They had every imaginable type, it was overwhelming. I didn't know what to buy, and I just want one!

Help?

 

[keljonma]

English or French are general all purpose cooking thymes. There are some citrus thymes that are good too.