Herb & Spice Companion

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ExOTIC HERBS

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Harvest: Summer savory grows quickly and is ready for

harvest at 6 inches tall; new winter savory plants will

take more time to ripen. Snip whole stems or individual

leaves as needed. Before the first frost in fall, harvest

the entire summer savory plant to be dried.

Care: Harvest summer savory regularly to promote new

growth and prevent flowering. After several years, old

winter savory plants can be divided in spring or fall and

replanted.

Keep It Fresh

Savory can be frozen or dried for longer

storage (see directions on pages 19–21 ).

In the Kitchen

Dishes: Stews, soups, marinades, roasts

Serve: Summer savory pairs particularly

well with eggs, poultry, and potatoes,

while winter savory is more commonly

used in stuffings and with heavy meats

like sausage, lamb, game, and fatty

fish. Both are excellent seasonings for

beans: in German, savory is known as

Bohnenkraut, “bean herb.”

SUBSTITUTIONS

• Ajwain


• Marjoram


• Oregano


• Sage


• Thyme

PAIRINGS

Vegetables: beets, broccoli,

cabbage, carrots, celery, green

beans, onions, peas, peppers,

potatoes, spinach, tomatoes

Proteins: beans, beef, cheeses,

chicken, eggs, game, fatty fish,

fava beans, lamb, lentils, pork,

sausage, turkey, veal

Seasonings: basil, bay leaf,

cayenne, chives, coriander

seeds, cumin, fennel seeds,

garlic, lavender, marjoram, mint,

mustard, oregano, paprika,

parsley, rosemary, sage, tarragon,

thyme

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