Snipping Fresh Herbs

  • Put the fresh herb in a container, such as a 1-cup glass measure, and snip it with kitchen shears.

  • To substitute fresh herbs for dried, use three times more of the fresh herb.

  • To freeze fresh herbs, wash young tender leaves thoroughly in several changes of cool water.

  • Pat the leaves dry with paper toweling.

  • Seal small amounts of the leaves in freezer bags, foil, or clear plastic wrap.

  • Staple all packages of the same herb to cardboard; label and freeze.

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