Basil: The Herb Heat Destroys, So Timing Is Everything
Basil is a heat-fragile herb. Add it raw or in the last seconds of cooking, or its sweet aroma turns to dull, bitter…
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Fresh Herbs and When to Add Them So They Survive
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Cilantro: Why It Tastes Like Soap, and How to Use the Whole Plant
Cilantro tastes bright and citrusy to most people and soapy to some, and that split is genetic, not a matter of skill…
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Dill Loses Its Grassy Lift If You Add It Too Early
Dill loses much of its leafy aroma when it simmers for too long. Add fresh fronds near the end, give dried dill a few…
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How to Use Lemongrass in Cooking, From Stalk to Paste
Lemongrass gives food a lemon-like aroma without making it sour. Bruise large pieces when they will perfume liquid and…
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What Is Mint, and Should You Cook With Spearmint or Peppermint?
Use mint to cool and lift food that feels heavy, hot, or over-sweet, not as a base flavor. Choose spearmint for almost…
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