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The Herb Guide - the latest additions to The Herb Guide are all listed here. Interesting snippets of information and news.

• Dec 4, Herb Recipes
  Herb Recipes. Easy to follow instructions and tips for using herbs in your cooking. Cut down on fats and salt and use herbs to flavour your food.
• Dec 4, Fish Cakes with Parsley
  These tasty and simple fish cakes use parsley and chives to add flavor to the mixture. They're really easy and you can use leftovers if you have any.
• Dec 3, Drying Parsley
  Drying parsley is an alternative to freezing it. You will find instructions for drying parsley in the microwave as well as air drying and guildelines for other herbs.
• Nov 9, Herb Tea
  Herb tea is really easy to make. You can make a refreshing drink or a herbal remedy. Instructions here for using fresh or dried herbs.
• Nov 9, Herbal Cough Remedy
  This herbal cough remedy is easy to prepare and very soothing. It blends healing herbs with the natural goodness of honey. It's very effective in relieving irritating coughs.
• Nov 9, Echinacea
  Evidence has been found that echinacea may be a cure for the common cold and flu. Research shows that it can either prevent or lessen the symptoms. What a breakthrough.
• Nov 9, Herbal Remedies
  Herbal remedies have a long history. Our ancestors used medicinal herbs all the time as there was no choice. Here you will find answers to some of your questions about herbal cures.
• Nov 8, Parsley Sauce
  Parsley sauce is excellent with plainly cooked fish, gammon (ham) steaks and other plainly cooked meats. You start with a basic white sauce recipe and add fresh, frozen or dried parsley.
• Nov 6, Insomnia
  Insomnia affects 15 of the population at any one time. The causes are many, but herbal remedies are often very effective and less intrusive than chemical solutions.
• Oct 26, Growing Herbs
  A section devoted to growing herbs. From a basic herb garden, through to an indoor herb garden. How to rescue a neglected herb garden.
• Oct 26, Rosemary Christmas Tree
  A Rosemary Christmas Tree looks and smells great. It's the ideal miniature Christmas Tree and would make a great centerpiece.
• Oct 21, St John's Wort
  St John's wort has been described as 'Nature's Prozac'. It is clinically proven to be as effective in the treatment of mild to moderate depression as prozac.
• Oct 19, Herb Guide Sitemap
  The Herb Guide Sitemap is a listing of every page within The Herb Guide.
• Oct 19, Roast Lamb with Rosemary Recipe
  This quick roast lamb with rosemary recipe uses lamb chops and you roast all the veg in the same roasting dish. A quick meal for midweek.
• Sep 26, Preserving Herbs
  Preserving herbs outlines the various methods of using herbs out of season. From making jellies and sauces to freezing and drying - naturally and in the microwave.
• Aug 24, Mint Jelly
  Mint jelly is a lovely way of preserving mint for use out of season. It is superb with lamb and other plain grilled meats. Straightforward instructions for making mint jelly.
• Aug 12, Horseradish Sauce
  Wonderfully hot horseradish sauce. Roast beef just wouldn't be the same. It's good with smoked fish as well. It seems to cut through the oiliness. Instructions for preserving horseradish.
• Aug 5, Mint Pesto Recipe
  This mint pesto recipe needs to be prepared at the last minute. It is not as famous as traditional basil pesto, but is a light and refreshing summer sauce for pasta.
• Jun 22, How to Make Green Tea
  How to make green tea. Simple instructions on getting the best out of your green tea.
• Jun 22, Freezing Parsley
  Freezing parsley is a very quick and convenient method of preserving herbs - much more in tune with our 'do it now' philosophy than drying.
• Jun 13, Green Tea
  Green Tea is the best all round drink you can have. It's attributed to be helpful in weight loss, blood sugar management, lowering blood pressure and protecting against cancers.
• Jun 13, Green Tea Weight Loss
  The origins of green tea weight loss are centuries old, but it came to public knowledge via Oprah's tv show in 2004.
• Jun 1, Rosemary Bread Recipe
  This simple rosemary bread recipe gives instructions for making by hand, the traditional method.
• May 29, La Madeleine Tomato Basil Soup
  La Madeleine Tomato Basil Soup is rightly famous for its creamy texture. It's very simple and you will be amazed how only a few ingredients can taste so delicious.
• May 25, Sage Dressing Recipe
  This sage dressing recipe uses straightforward ingredients which are easy to find. If you need a sage dressing to serve with turkey or other meats, then this is ideal.
• May 18, Herb Roasted Chicken
  A delightfully simple herb roasted chicken. Ideal for a mid week meal with baked poatoes and a salad or a summer roast when it's too hot to be in the kitchen.
• Apr 28, Herb Seasoned Stuffing
  Herb seasoned stuffing. It's really worth the effort to make your own stuffing - it takes a minute to make breadcrumbs in a processor or liquidiser (or even a hand grater) then add your own herbs.
• Apr 24, Fresh Herb Recipe
  This fresh herb recipe is a spicy combination of coriander, chicken, rice, beans and salsa - almost a chicken chilli in a pepper bowl. Great with some sliced avocado and tortillas.
• Apr 15, Basa Fish
  This basa fish with mint sauce is an unusual blend of herb. You would normally expect mint to go with lamb but this sauce is quite different.
• Apr 6, Creamy Seafood Pasta
  A creamy seafood pasta recipe using tarragon, parsley, mussels, prawns and creme fraiche. Lovely herby sauce just right for mopping up with crusty bread.
• Mar 24, Shrimp Pasta Recipe
  This shrimp pasta recipe is the famous Shrimp alla Diavlo. A herby, spicy tomato sauce with shrimps and your choice of pasta. The sauce is equally good with chicken.
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• Feb 26, Pork Tenderloin with Sage
  This pork tenderloin with sage recipe is very quick and easy - just five ingredients and you've got a meal fit for a dinner party - sage combined with apple really makes this dish a classic.
• Jan 26, Greek Salad
  A tasty greek salad made with fresh parsley, oregano. Simple to prepare, serve with crusty bread to mop up the tasty dressing.
• Jan 18, Growers Dictionary
  The Growers Dictionary is where you will find explanations of the terms gardeners use. How to layer and divide plants, make a cloche - what's mulch? How do you sow seeds - lots of tips and hints.
• Jan 18, Damping Off
  If your seedlings are keeling over, then damping off is most likely to be the problem. Find out how to avoid or prevent damping off disease.
• Jan 16, Growing Herbs For Profit
  Growing herbs for profit is possible from your backyard. If you want to grow herbs commercially, then here's the 'How To' o