HERB COOKING TIPS

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Here are some quick ideas from Jennifer Haugen, clinical dietitian with Altru Health System, to help get you started using herbs in your cooking:

• Thyme: Goes well with pork dishes.

• Rosemary: Nicely compliments chicken or potatoes.

• Cilantro: A great addition to homemade salsa.

• Basil: Add to a homemade tomato sauce for Italian dishes or to bruschetta for an quick summer appetizer.

• Mint: This will add a hint of freshness to a plain glass of water.

• Dill: Add to grilled or baked fish fillets with a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime.

• Assorted: Make a pesto out of fresh herbs to add flavor to whole grain pasta along with a variety of vegetables and lean protein for a quick and easy heart healthy meal.

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