Herbal Blends

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Herbal Blends A whiff of lemon verbena, of rosemary, of lavender can carry us back toChildhood where for a few minutes we are far away from troubled times... ~RosettaE. Clarkson~ Herb and Spice blends and rubs are easy to make for your own cooking andWonderful to give as gifts any time of year. Don't be afraid to try making your ownCombinations after you try a couple of these easy recipes! Herb SaltWhat you will need:Free running salt-no iodinePlastic or glass jar or shakerOne bunch herbsA cookie sheetYour oven! Spread a layer of the salt on the cookie sheet-about 1/8 of an inch thick. Chop theHerbs fine, and spread on top of the salt. You may use chives alone for a greatFlavor. Or mix basil, chives, thyme, and oregano together for an herbal mixture.Create from what you have on hand, or can buy at the store. Place the cookieSheet in a 200 oven. Every 10 minutes check the herbs.You want them to be dryEnough to crumble but you don't want any browning to occur.Just take a woodenSpoon and gently move it around slightly. Depending on your oven, this may take30 minutes. When dry, remove the cookie sheet and cool.You can use your handsOr anything with a flat bottom to crush the herbs.Put the herbs and salt into a veryDry bowl and stir to mix. Transfer to your glass jar or shakers.This is great on meat, orPotatoes of any type! Great gift idea too. Mild Herb BlendYou will need:2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried lemon rind Mix ingredients together and place in plastic or glass jar.I save all my old spiceBottles for this purpose. Tie some raffia around the top and give with the herbal salt!This mixture would be wonderful on vegetables with some butter. Stuffing Herb Blend6 tablespoons sage1 tablespoon thyme3 tablespoons sweet marjoram2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley Combine together by chopping or mincing. Keep up to one week in theRefrigerator. Use to season stuffing. Zesty Herb Blend3 tablespoons dried basil3 tablespoons dried marjoram3 tablespoons dried thyme3 tablespoons dried tarragon1 tablespoon dried lemon peel1 tablespoon whole oregano Place all items in a small jar and seal. Shake until well blended. This is great forAdding to meat and vegetables. About the author:Brenda Hyde is editor of Seeds of Knowledge, a freelance writer, cook, gardenerAnd Mom. Growing and using herbs has become one of her favorite things. Handle every stressful situation like a dog. can't eat it or play with it, pee on it & walk away.

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