While it’s nice to have a well-stocked spice cabinet, some common herbs are better to use fresh than dried. Let’s have a look at fresh basil, chives, cilantro, dill, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, and thyme and see what they can do for your plant-based dishes. You’ll find plenty of links to recipes here, too.
Time was when fresh herbs were available only in the summer, and only from farm markets or your own garden. Now, a wide variety of fresh herbs are available in the produce section of well-stocked supermarkets and natural foods stores, all year round.
