What Are Fine herbs and How Can I Use Them?

Fine herbs rewards a little know-how: how to choose them, cook them, store them, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 15 recipes to cook with them.

Recipes using fine herbs

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Hamburger with Almonds

Hamburger patties mixed with toasted slivered almonds and fine herbs, then broiled or grilled. The almonds add unexpected nutty crunch and texture to the classic burger, dressed up or down for any meal.

Blackened Chicken Strips on Pasta with Cajun Sauce

The blackend chicken breast came out tender, juicy and flavorful, and the cajun sauce was delicious, really bound all the flavors together. It was reasonably quick and easy to make as well, an ideal supper for a busy weekday.

Savory Zucchini Muffins

I made these muffins with the leftover zucchini pulp from the basil and ricotta stuffed zucchini recipe. They turned out fluffy, moist and packed with yumminess. Another awesome recipe to make zucchini into something delicious :-)

Country Beef Loaf

A hearty free-form meatloaf packed with sauteed mushrooms, carrots, celery, and onions, seasoned with fines herbes and soy sauce. Baked crusty-brown on a sheet pan. Serves 4 to 6.

Pimento-Onion Relish

No-cook pimento-onion relish marinated overnight in a sweet vinegar brine with fine herbs. A bright, tangy condiment that pairs beautifully with grilled or roasted meats.

Relish

Homemade garden vegetable relish with green peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, and eggplant in a sweet vinegar brine with mustard seed and celery seed. A great way to use summer produce.

Yogurt Chicken

Yogurt chicken marinated 24 hours in a spiced yogurt blend of turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, garlic, and lemon juice, then baked golden. Deeply flavored and incredibly tender.

Six-Bean Soup

Hearty six-bean soup with lima, white, black, chickpea, pink, and kidney beans simmered with vegetables, fines herbes, and chicken noodle soup mix. Topped with Parmesan and tomatoes.

Herb or Mint Jellies

Homemade herb or mint jelly with fresh herb infusion, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and liquid pectin. A glossy, fragrant condiment for roast lamb, cheese, and toast.

Risotto Soup

Vegan risotto soup made with arborio rice, vegetable stock, and a garden's worth of frozen vegetables. No oil, no butter, just creamy rice and bright vegetable flavor.

Cauliflower & Roquefort Soup

Velvety puréed cauliflower soup enriched with crumbled Roquefort, heavy cream, egg yolks, and a splash of Armagnac. Herbes de Provence and chives round out this rich, deeply savory French-inspired bowl.

Crockpot Boeuf Bourguigon

Make this sophisticated and scrumptious dish hassle-free by using the crockpot you got for Christmas last year.

Tuna St. Jacques

Canned tuna gets the French treatment in this microwave-friendly St. Jacques: mushrooms, bell peppers, and green onions in a white wine cream sauce topped with buttery crushed croutons. Elegant enough for company, easy enough for Tuesday.

Basque Style Eggplant Casserole

Basque-style eggplant casserole with egg-dipped fried slices layered under a slow-simmered tomato sauce with peppers, mushrooms, and garlic, topped with Parmesan and melted Swiss cheese.

Oven-Fried Orange Roughy

Oven-fried orange roughy coated in seasoned crumbs and baked in butter for a crispy crust without deep frying. A lighter, less messy take on breaded fish fillets.

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