BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Whether herbs are grown in your garden and preserved or bought at your favorite grocer — fresh or dried — they can take a dish from “good” to “delicious.”
Master gardeners mix up dishes with variety of herbs
University of Illinois Extension master gardeners Johanna Sanders and Marcia Hirst give other master gardeners in McLean County, Ill., tips about how to store and use herbs. Hirst, a McLean County master gardener, grows herbs in the gardens at the ISU Horticulture Center in Normal, Ill.
2 T. basil
1 T. seasoning mix
Bouquet Garni is a fancy French term for a bundle of fresh herbs tied together and added to soups and stews to add flavor. The dried version i…
4 T. salt (pink Himalayan is a good choice)
16 oz. cream cheese (room temperature)
