Herb & Spice Companion

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ExOTIC HERBS

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Care: Nepitella self-seeds readily; pull up new seedlings

when they appear to control spreading.

Keep It Fresh

Nepitella dries well for use over the winter (see direc-

tions on page 20).

In the Kitchen

Dishes: Sautés, roasts, soups, stews, teas

Prep: Use leaves whole or chopped.

Serve: Nepitella is traditionally sau-

téed with mushrooms, zucchini, and

tomatoes in Tuscan cuisine. It’s also

a delicious companion for artichokes

and goes particularly well in garlic and

tomato sauces. Try it with porcini mush-

rooms, garlic, olive oil, and pecorino or

Parmesan cheese. Stir it into soft, spread-

able cheeses like goat cheese or cream

cheese, and use it to season shellfish like

scallops and shrimp.

SUBSTITUTIONS

• Basil


• Mint


• Oregano

PAIRINGS

Vegetables: artichokes,

eggplant, mushrooms, peppers,

potatoes, squash, tomatoes,

zucchini

Proteins: beans, beef, cheeses,

chicken, goat cheese, lamb,

mozzarella, Parmesan, pecorino,

shellfish

Seasonings: basil, chili

peppers, cilantro, dill, garlic,

lemon juice and zest, marjoram,

oregano, parsley, pepper, thyme

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