Dill is used extensively in Mediterranean cooking. It is available both fresh and dry year-round in most grocery stores and is an easy herb to grow at home. If you opt to grow your own, you will want to preserve it for use during the winter months. Preservation methods include drying or freezing. My preferred approach is the latter, which maintains the flavor intensity of the fresh herb and requires less work than drying. This same freezing process can also be used to preserve store bought dill. A first step is knowing when to harvest your dill. Unlike the above picture, you want…
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Continue ReadingMint or spearmint is frequently used in Greek cuisine. Aside from the wonderful flavor it imparts, mint is a powerful antioxidant with a variety of health benefits. We often think of mint as an herb used for sweet dishes. However, it is just as delicious in savory dishes. This holds particularly true when combining mint with tomatoes and onions. The flavor profile is completely different from when it is paired with sugar and adds depth to the acidity from the tomato. Two particular savory Greek dishes where mint playes a stellar roll are stuffed peppers and tomatoes or “yiemista” and…