This method works well for hardy herbs like rosemary and thyme. Freezing is a great way to preserve the fresh taste of ...

Keep enjoying your homegrown herbs all year round. Harvest throughout the growing season and include them in garden-fresh meals. Then preserve a few for the winter ahead. Snip a few leaves or leaf ...

Basil: Preserve the Taste of Summer. Basil, with its sweet, aromatic leaves, is a true summer staple, but it's one of those herbs that doesn't love the cold.

Freeze sprigs, whole leaves or chopped clean herbs on a cookie sheet. Or pack clean diced herbs in ice cube trays and fill the empty spaces with water. These are great for use in soups and stews.

Chop herbs, place in ice cube trays and pour just enough water or oil over to cover. Freeze hard, then pour another layer of water or oil over. This way, the herbs stay frozen in the middle and ...

Preserving and storing fresh herbs so they last longer cuts down on waste, of course. ... or even with a little water in ice cube trays for pre-portioned amounts.

Three hacks for your herb supply 1. Dry marjoram and rosemary Take 2 to 4 sprigs of marjoram or rosemary, depending on their size, and then tie them into a small bouquet with thread or string ...

Freezing Freeze sprigs, whole leaves or chopped clean herbs on a cookie sheet. Or pack clean diced herbs in ice cube trays and fill the empty spaces with water.

Speed up the drying process in the microwave. Place herbs on a paper towel-covered paper plate. Start with one to two minutes on high. Repeat for 30 seconds as needed until the herbs are brittle.