Lessons > How to Use & Cook w/ Herbs (Plant-Based)

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Lesson Overview

One of the easiest ways to enhance the flavor of the food you prepare is to add herbs. Whether fresh or dried, you need to know how to use herbs and when to add them during the cooking process.

In this lesson, you will learn about common types of culinary herbs and the difference between delic…

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Lesson Objectives

At the end of this lesson you'll be able to:
  • understand the difference between delicate and hardy herbs
  • identify common types of delicate and hardy herbs
  • identify common types of fresh herbs
  • properly store both fresh and dried herbs
  • prepare herbs for cooking
  • understand how to cook with herbs and when to add them to a dish
  • understand how to begin to pair herbs with food

Course Syllabus

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1. Introduction: How to Use & Cook w/ Herbs
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2. Complete Your Self Assessment
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3. Types of Herbs
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4. How to Buy & Store Fresh Herbs
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5. How to Buy & Store Dried Herbs
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6. How to Prepare Herbs for Cooking
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7. How to Cook with Herbs
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8. Practice Activities & Recipes
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9. Lesson Quiz
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Practice Recipes

A few of the practice recipes you'll learn in this lesson.

What People Are Saying

"I enjoyed this course and felt inspired to use more herbs in my cooking, more confidently." ★★★★
"Wonderful lesson on cooking with herbs. It is such a valuable and easy way to liven and add more health promoting properties to your food." ★★★★★
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13 Videos | 9 Tasks
Task 1: Introduction: How to Use & Cook w/ Herbs
Task 2: Complete Your Self Assessment
Task 3: Types of Herbs
Task 4: How to Buy & Store Fresh Herbs
Task 5: How to Buy & Store Dried Herbs
Task 6: How to Prepare Herbs for Cooking
Task 7: How to Cook with Herbs
Task 8: Practice Activities & Recipes

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