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Welcome to Recipe Idea Shop, Comfort Food Recipes with a Healthy Twist

Hello. Welcome to Recipe Idea Shop, where we give you recipes for comfort food with a healthy twist.

Brussels Sprouts and Carrots in a Dill Vinaigrette. Check out this Brussels Sprouts side dish recipe.

This year Easter arrives in late April. In many households, Easter brings a special meal. Our family usually had ham. Don’s family made a leg of lamb.

Since there are only two of us at home now, we generally opt for something smaller (with fewer leftovers), such as Grilled Lamb Chops or Spatchcocked Chicken.

A special dessert is …

Ratio Dried Herbs to Fresh

What is the Ratio of Dried Herbs to Fresh? Always use fresh if you can. The flavor it more subtle. But if you have to use dried, there’s a formula.

Herbs grow well in pots. Some, like tarragon (right) and thyme (middle), come back every year. Mint (left) grows like a weed in your garden, but in pots it doesn’t usually survive the winter.

What is the Ratio of Dried Herbs to Fresh?

Hi. It’s Lois in the kitchen, talking about how to substitute dried herbs for fresh in a recipe. Dried herbs are stronger and more flavorful than fresh herbs, so you need less of them. This is because the dried herbs are more concentrated.

When substituting dried herbs …