The CookingBites recipe challenge: herbs

TastyReuben said:
Traditionally here (as MG pointed out), it’s “‘erb,” so that’s how I say it.

I will mention it’s become one of those “I’m better/smarter than you” indicators here, as “herb” shows up more and more in cooking shows, shows about cooking, and restaurants trying to pass themselves off as fancy/posh.
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Herb is really getting around, that cheeky guy.
 
I'm pretty certain that I made mention of this before:
Got too much fresh herbs - dry them out in the microwave oven.

I did not know this …

  1. Wash and Dry the Herb well
  1. On a Microwave Safe Plate, place a Paper Towel
  1. Spread out a single layer of Herb, don’t crowd the plate
  1. Cover with another Paper Towel
  1. Microwave on high for 2 minutes
  1. Carefully take the plate out, place on a heat-proof surface and remove that top Paper Towel
  1. Crumble away as much as you can of the leafy part of the Herb into a bowl and toss the woody stems
  1. Allow to cool completely and store the now dried Herb leaves in an airtight container in a cool dry cabinet
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kaneohegirlinaz said:
I'm pretty certain that I made mention of this before:
Got too much fresh herbs - dry them out in the microwave oven.

I did not know this …

  1. Wash and Dry the Herb well
  2. On a Microwave Safe Plate, place a Paper Towel
  3. Spread out a single layer of Herb, don’t crowd the plate
  4. Cover with another Paper Towel
  5. Microwave on high for 2 minutes
  6. Carefully take the plate out, place on a heat-proof surface and remove that top Paper Towel
  7. Crumble away as much as you can of the leafy part of the Herb into a bowl and toss the woody stems
  8. Allow to cool completely and store the now dried Herb leaves in an airtight container in a cool dry cabinet View attachment 128795
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That's cool! I always have loads of basil. I've got this green thumb thing going on and when I endeavor to grow something it *really* takes off. 🙏
 
Barriehie I'm your polar opposite! I just can't seem to grow much here in Cowboyville Arizona ...
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So I pay an arm and a leg for fresh Herbs...
The microwave method is meant for hearty/woody herbs, not sure if this would work with tender Basil, but who am I to say? Try it and report back ...
 
kaneohegirlinaz said:
Barriehie I'm your polar opposite! I just can't seem to grow much here in Cowboyville Arizona ...
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So I pay an arm and a leg for fresh Herbs...
The microwave method is meant for hearty/woody herbs, not sure if this would work with tender Basil, but who am I to say? Try it and report back ...
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Okay. Hmm, the refrigerator is a slow dehydrator... 🤔

I couldn't grow anything in NV either; too flippin' hot and dry...
 
kaneohegirlinaz said:
Barriehie I'm your polar opposite! I just can't seem to grow much here in Cowboyville Arizona ...
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So I pay an arm and a leg for fresh Herbs...
The microwave method is meant for hearty/woody herbs, not sure if this would work with tender Basil, but who am I to say? Try it and report back ...
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For some reason, my cousin in Phoenix can grow basil. Must be the fine mist sprayer.
 
kaneohegirlinaz said:
I just remembered that the Air Fryer has a dehydrator setting ...
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That is a far better option. Another thing is to spread the herbs out on a tray and leave in a warm place.Barriehie, now the warmer weather is around, you could just put your basil on a baking sheet and leave to dry for a week or so on the kitchen table.
 
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