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steph4777
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Spinoff: Herbs/Spices - fresh or dried?
I like to use fresh herbs and spices, but they always go bad by the time I get to them, so I end up using the dried.
If you use fresh, how do you make them last?
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Posted 10/14/05 10:03 AM  |
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Re: Spinoff: Herbs/Spices - fresh or dried?
I put them in a glass filled with water on the counter and they usually last pretty long.
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| Posted 10/14/05 10:05 AM |
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Elbee
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Re: Spinoff: Herbs/Spices - fresh or dried?
you can clean them and rinse them and then freeze them in ziplock bags.
If I'm going to use them within a week I usually keep them in a glass of water in the fridge (it's what my dad always did). I wrap the top in paper towel and put the stems in a tall glass.
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| Posted 10/14/05 10:05 AM |
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BabyAvocado
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Re: Spinoff: Herbs/Spices - fresh or dried?
I only use fresh for certain spices...like garlic and cilantro. I don't care for fresh parsley all that much. Garlic lasts a while so that's no issue there. When I buy fresh cilantro, I only buy a small amount because I know I won't be using that much. I only use it when we make fajitas - yum!!
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| Posted 10/14/05 10:06 AM |
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Elbee
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Re: Spinoff: Herbs/Spices - fresh or dried?
BabyAvacado, do you have a fajita recipe to share? 
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| Posted 10/14/05 10:07 AM |
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BabyAvocado
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Re: Spinoff: Herbs/Spices - fresh or dried?
Posted by Elbee
BabyAvacado, do you have a fajita recipe to share?
Oh yes - a very easy yummy one!
I don't measure though so it's not precise.
Flank Steak 1 - 1.5lbs
Italian dressing
2 fresh limes
approx 1/4 - 1/2c of fresh cilantro
Drench steak in italian dressing, lime, and cilantro and marinate covered in fridge or large ziplock bag for at least 1/2 hr.
1 large white onion
1 red pepper
1 green pepper
1 fresh lime
Slice onion and peppers coarsely (you want think slices, not flimsy ones) add juice from one lime and saute about 5 minutes (do not overcook), add flank steak sliced into strips and cook until done.
You will also need for the fillings:
Sour Cream
Shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese (I prefer a mix of the two)
Chopped tomatoes
Shredded lettuce
Guacamole (if desired)
8 - 10 10 inch FLOUR tortillas (follow package directions for warming)
**Sometimes I broil or grill the steak first and then add it to the onions & peppers
PS - I HATE spicy foods, so this recipe is not HOT at all. If you want to make it hot, you can add chilli peppers to the onion & pepper saute.
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| Posted 10/14/05 10:19 AM |
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DonnaJoe708
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Re: Spinoff: Herbs/Spices - fresh or dried?
Posted by BabyAvocado
Posted by Elbee
BabyAvacado, do you have a fajita recipe to share?
Oh yes - a very easy yummy one!
I don't measure though so it's not precise.
Flank Steak 1 - 1.5lbs
Italian dressing
2 fresh limes
approx 1/4 - 1/2c of fresh cilantro
Drench steak in italian dressing, lime, and cilantro and marinate covered in fridge or large ziplock bag for at least 1/2 hr.
1 large white onion
1 red pepper
1 green pepper
1 fresh lime
Slice onion and peppers coarsely (you want think slices, not flimsy ones) add juice from one lime and saute about 5 minutes (do not overcook), add flank steak sliced into strips and cook until done.
You will also need for the fillings:
Sour Cream
Shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese (I prefer a mix of the two)
Chopped tomatoes
Shredded lettuce
Guacamole (if desired)
8 - 10 10 inch FLOUR tortillas (follow package directions for warming)
**Sometimes I broil or grill the steak first and then add it to the onions & peppers
PS - I HATE spicy foods, so this recipe is not HOT at all. If you want to make it hot, you can add chilli peppers to the onion & pepper saute.
This sounds so good! I may have to try it this weekend!
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| Posted 10/14/05 10:23 AM |
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Elbee
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Re: Spinoff: Herbs/Spices - fresh or dried?
yummmmm, thanks! 
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| Posted 10/14/05 10:29 AM |
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BabyAvocado
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Re: Spinoff: Herbs/Spices - fresh or dried?
Enjoy! 
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| Posted 10/14/05 10:30 AM |
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LadyMaravilla
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Re: Spinoff: Herbs/Spices - fresh or dried?
There are only 2 spices I prefer fresh like Cilantro & Baisil. The rest I can do dried.
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| Posted 10/14/05 10:33 AM |
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steph4777
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Re: Spinoff: Herbs/Spices - fresh or dried?
Sounds good Sandra.... I'll have to try soon.
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| Posted 10/14/05 10:54 AM |
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