Sunflowers resemble the sun with their big bright yellow petals. The unique, tall-standing flowers are not only gorgeous to look at, but they produce a large amount of healthy, edible seeds. These versatile seeds can be used in baking, salads, turned into oil, spreads, and eaten alone as a snack. If you live in a …
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Garlic is part of the onion family and is widely used in cooking and for medicinal purposes. Its pungent flavor needs to be used with caution as too much garlic can overpower a dish quickly. Since a little goes a long way, you can easily end up with more garlic than needed in your cooking. …
Peppers can be used fresh or dried and add a big punch of flavor to dishes. Dehydrating peppers is a way to preserve them by removing the moisture, concentrating the flavor, and extending their shelf-life significantly. Almost any type of hot pepper or chili can be dried. Follow the guide below to find out how …
Although cranberries are harvested during the Autumn months, there are many ways to preserve and use them year-round. These bright red berries are festive and loaded with flavor. If you’ve got more fresh cranberries than you can use before they go bad, dry them to prolong their shelf-life. Keep them in the pantry as a …
Available mostly during summer, figs are delicious, chewy, and easy to use in sweet and savory dishes. They can be incorporated into salads, cheese platters, pizza toppings, baked cookies, jams, sauces, or just eaten as a snack. By drying figs you can prolong their shelf life and enjoy them throughout the entire year. This means …
Delicious and versatile in cooking, mushrooms are actually classified as fungus. Most edible mushrooms are cultivated on mushroom farms with many varieties available worldwide. Mushrooms can be added to almost any savory dish, raw or cooked. Whether it is breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these hearty vegetables add great flavor and texture. Mushrooms have high water …
Drying bread is a great way to prevent waste and to prolong its shelf-life by repurposing it. Dried breadcrumbs and bread cubes are not only ideal for stuffing but can also be used in bread pudding, as a crispy pie or macaroni topping, breading for schnitzel, or as croutons. Follow this guide to dry and …
The long green stems and flowers characteristic of chives makes them both a flavorful and colorful addition to meals. Fresh chives will last 10 to 14 days in the refrigerator before they start to wilt and turn slightly slimy. To avoid wasting these delicious herbs you can dry them. Drying chives will retain their flavor …
Rosemary is a hardy herb used mainly in cooked savory dishes. It is popular in comforting home-cooked meals such as lamb roasts, stews, roasted vegetables, and garlic and herb bread. This delicious herb lasts up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. If you have more rosemary than you can use, dehydrate the herbs and use …
Dill conjures up thoughts of delicious potato salads and pickles. This unique herb is popular in European and Asian cuisine, although it is available worldwide. Its wispy leaves make it an easy herb to dry and keep for months without worrying about it going to waste. There are a few guidelines to ensure that dill …
