Everything you Need to Grow Your Own Herbs
Suitable replacements and alternatives for lemon balm include fresh or dried mint with a squeeze of lemon juice or zest, Lime zest goes well with lemon verbena, Lemongrass also works well. Using kaffir lime leaves gives a good alternative to lemon balm and lemon thyme is a nice addition to a dish.
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Here is our favorite recipe that has been tried and tested over the years. We use rosemary and thyme straight from the garden and garlic that has been harvested and stored. By including olives as well you can include a savory element into an otherwise quite herby dish.
Pesto is nutty and often has a hard cheese added, using olive oil. Salsa Verde has an element of brine with capers or anchovies and also a small amount of vinegar added. Chimichurri has vinegar and chilies added. The leafy herbs can vary as can the consistency and where they are used.
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Pork can be a fatty meat and herbs that help to cut through this work well. Sage, Thyme, Rosemary, Savory, Caraway Seeds, Mustard Seeds, Fennel, Cloves, Garlic and Parsley all work well in this role. Whether used in marinades, rubs, butters or pour over sauces.
If you are looking for the perfect healthy brunch then look no further. Ranch style eggs are a classic and this twist of adding fresh herbs gives it even more flavor!
We love to cook with what we grow, but lemongrass also offers you plenty to enjoy in the garden too! A tropical herb, lemongrass is susceptible to frosts and certain … Continue Reading Growing Lemongrass In The UK