Any seasoned cook will attest to the fact that fresh herbs transform a dish from cafeteria food to gourmet fare...assuming you know how to use them properly, that is. Here, a guide to the types of ...

One of the most inspired ways to enhance any baked good is by utilizing fresh herbs, and one expert offers some sage advice ...

I am a terrible gardener. I hate weeding, and within weeks of planting anything, the tomato, pepper and other plants start to become overrun with unwanted greenery, and it’s just not a pretty sight.

Fresh herbs are strong-smelling, flavorful plants that can be added to dishes to make them more flavorful. Herbs include basil, cilantro, garlic, dill, rosemary, oregano and thyme as well as others.

We all want to eat food that tastes good. One of the most common ways we make food taste good is by adding salt. Unfortunately, most American diets are too high in sodium. Diets high in sodium can ...

Although herbs and spices are often grouped together, they are actually completely different cooking elements with one basic similarity: They come from aromatic plants. Herbs are the leaves, stems, ...

A variety of herbs and spices can flavor your food, benefit your health, and improve symptoms of certain medical conditions, ...

The following is by Linn County Extension Master Gardener Lisa Slattery: I love growing and cooking with fresh herbs. You can grow herbs in a garden or in pots for triple-duty purpose; pretty plants, ...

On a recent episode of Bravo's "Top Chef Masters," chef Michael Chiarello wowed the judges with basil gelato paired with balsamic-marinated strawberries and chocolate creme fraîche. Chiarello, of Napa ...

My mom’s way of cooking was “Start on high and stir like crazy.” The pressure cooker was right up her alley. I remember many a Sunday dinner, which was served at noon, the pressure cooker was put on ...

Peppermint ( Mentha piperita) is one of the best-known herbs for easing digestive distress. Its active compound, menthol, ...