Preserve your Herbs

Often times you buy a big bundle of dill or rosemary, but only use up a little bit of it for the one recipe you were making. Now, here is a great way to preserve all those extra herbs you have and make your money go a little bit further!

8 Steps for Freezing Herbs in Oil

1. Choose firm, fresh herbs, ideally directly from the market or your own garden.
2. If you wish, you can chop them fine. Or leave them in larger sprigs and leaves.
3. Pack the ice cube trays about 2/3 full of herbs.
4. You can mix up the herbs, too; think about freezing a bouquet of sage, thyme, and rosemary to add to winter roast chickens and potatoes!
5. Pour extra-virgin olive oil or melted, unsalted butter over the herbs.
6. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and freeze overnight.
7. Remove the frozen cubes and store in freezer containers or small bags.
8. Don’t forget to label each container or bag with the type of herb (and oil) inside!

Enjoy!