COOKING WITH FRESH HERBS
Storage
Fresh herbs can be stored in the refrigerator in a sealable bag or wrapped in a damp paper towel. Alternatively, they can be placed in a glass of water, similar to a bouquet of flowers.
Seasonality
Different herbs have different growing seasons, but many are readily available throughout the year.
Prep Tip
Use an herb stripper to easily remove leaves from thyme, rosemary, and much more.
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Explore Recipes with Herbs
Verdant Chicken Soup in the Slow Cooker
Cozy up with this one-pot slow cooker chicken and greens soup! Packed with veggies, this recipe delivers deep flavor with minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or slow Sundays, it’s comfort food made simple.
Apple Cider Jus
Try out this simple, savory sauce created from local apples, chicken, and spiced.
Fall Bibb Blossom Salad
Celebrate fall flavors with this stunning Blooming Bibb Lettuce Salad from Toski Sands Market & Wine Shop! Featuring roasted maple bourbon delicata squash, juicy pear wedges, pancetta, goat cheese, cranberries, and toasted pecans, it’s a flavorful centerpiece perfect for holiday gatherings and seasonal entertaining.
Apple Chicken Breakfast Sausage
Skip the freezer sausage patties – it’s easy and more flavorful to make your own at home with local ingredients! These sweet-savory sausage patties are welcome next to cinnamon pancakes, as a topping on a bowl of oatmeal, or as the star of a breakfast...
Pork & Fresh Garden Stuffed Squash
Use summer or winter squash in this adaptable recipe from Danu Hof of Mancelona!
Hibiscus Quesadilla (Quesabiscus)
This unique recipe employs hibiscus tea from Michigan’s Arbor Teas to make colorful quesadilla and a great drink to accompany!
Rosemary Plum Jam
This homemade Rosemary Plum Jam is a sweet-tart summer preserve with a herbal twist, and includes simple ingredients like sugar, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. A touch of rosemary adds depth to the juicy plum flavor, making it perfect for toast, cheese boards, or gifting.
Lebanese Fattoush Salad
In Arabic, the word “fattoush” is derived from “fatteh” which literally means “crumbs.” As you can imagine, this Fattoush Salad is basically a hodgepodge of pita bread that’s been seasoned then fried (or baked) in addition to other vegetables that are in season.
Roasted Tomatillo Apricot Salsa
Featuring peak-season tomatillos, apricots, and serrano chiles, this recipe is delicious with chips or as a bright, zesty topping for grilled meats, tacos, or seafood. Whether you’re planning a cookout or spicing up your snack game, this fresh salsa is your go-to seasonal recipe for a taste of summer in every bite.
Kid-Friendly Pea Pasta
This kid-friendly pea pasta recipe is a fun, hands-on way to get your little one involved in cooking with local produce. Packed with seasonal green veggies and minimal cleanup, this recipe is a delicious introduction to farmers market shopping and working with fresh food in the kitchen.