For thousands of years, herbs have been used in food preparation and for medicinal purposes. How did those ancient herb enthusiasts preserve their herbs? They dried them. Drying is the best method for ...

Dehydrating Herbs is one of the easiest ways to save that freshness for later. Herbs have a funny way of piling up. One ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bundle of thyme sprigs - Wmaster890/Getty Images While cooking isn't as much of a science as baking, that doesn't mean that ...

Once the leaves of thyme are dry, strip them from the branches. Herb leaves maintain flavor best when they are whole, not crushed or ground. Lawrence E. Jenkins - Special Contributor Ann McCormick ...

Herbs can grow in abundance, which can be a blessing for gourmands. But while basil, cilantro, dill and mint can elevate any dish to new heights, even the most prolific cook can struggle to use up the ...

The aroma and flavor of fresh herbs provide a culinary delight, but dried herbs are used more often because of their convenience. Drying herbs removes so much moisture that 8 ounces of fresh herbs ...

For thousands of years, drying was the only way to keep herbs from spoiling. Try it yourself—it’s easy, inexpensive and, when you do it at home, requires no chemical additives. It’s important to ...

Dried herbs have a tendency to collect dust in the pantry. You buy a jar of them, use a little and then forget about them or just dip into them occasionally. But now that home cooks are turning more ...