Ten Kitchen Herbs to Grow this Year
Inside: Here are ten kitchen herbs to grow this year for cooking with, for their health benefits, and because they smell amazing!
Growing herbs can be tricky, but worth it. I have been growing basil every year for years simply because I love the smell of it. It's handy too! Here are ten kitchen herbs to grow this year for cooking with, for their health benefits, and because they smell amazing!
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Ten Kitchen Herbs to Grow this Year
Fresh herbs are a wonderful addition to meals, providing great flavor and health benefits. The amazing thing is that there are plenty of herbs you can grow in your house without the need for a home garden. All you need is a few windowsills with proper sunlight, water, and a few plant pots.
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Basil
Basil is an amazingly versatile herb that can be used for just about anything, from pesto to sauces or even frozen desserts like watermelon sorbet. It offers a nice peppery mint flavor and is said to be a powerful antibacterial.
Chamomile
Chamomile is an herb traditionally used as medicine due to its anti-inflammatory and calming properties. It is best in teas to help ease an upset stomach or help you sleep.
Chives
Chives have a mild onion flavor that goes great with soups and vegetable dishes. Add chives to butter or cream cheese to make a savory spread. They are a beautiful addition to your flower beds and come back each year without you having to maintain them.
Lavender
Lavender is a beautiful herb that can be used in foods or even for cosmetic uses like homemade face masks. It can help ease anxiety and depression and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Mint
Growing mint indoors is actually a better option overall because mint tends to run wild and take up the whole garden. Keeping mint by itself, in a small container, will control the growth. Use mint to enhance the flavor of water or even throw it into a delicious smoothie.
Oregano
Oregano is a bright green leafy herb that is traditionally used in Greek or Italian dishes. It has a strong but appealing flavor, so a little goes a long way.
Parsley
This bright green leafy herb has a peppery flavor that is traditionally used as a garnish but can also make a great flavor enhancer to many protein dishes. Parsley is also anti-inflammatory and high in vitamin C, calcium, iron, and fiber.
Rosemary
Rosemary is a highly aromatic herb that has wood-like stems and short pine-like needles. This herb can be used by itself as an air freshener or used to enhance the flavor of meats like lamb, pork, and chicken.
Sage
Sage is an aromatic herb that has a bitter taste that pairs best with dairy. This herb is high in antioxidants and helps improve digestion.
Thyme
This herb is used in the Mediterranean, Italian, and French dishes that we all love. It’s also often paired with other herbs such as rosemary, parsley, and oregano. Thyme has a sweet, pungent flavor and small leaves with a woody stem.
The best part about having an herb garden in your kitchen is that they are readily available. These herbs also have the best flavor and health benefits, they unleash creative cooking ideas. And they just smell amazing! I love the smell of basil plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 20 commonly used herbs in the kitchen? Basil, parsley, cilantro, mint, rosemary, thyme, oregano, sage, chives, dill, tarragon, marjoram, fennel, lavender, lemon balm, lovage, sorrel, savory, bay leaf, and lemongrass.
What is the most versatile herb for cooking? Parsley is one of the most versatile herbs in the kitchen. Use it as a garnish or sprinkle it into just about any savory Italian dish.
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