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Waste Not Want Not

5/6/2019

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So, there I was at the Greengrocer the other day and I couldn’t resist the offer of two bunches of Coriander for $5.00. The smell provokes the cook in me and even before I reach the checkout, I have prepared several meals … in my head. That’s all well and good but it’s a lot of coriander to cook a meal for 4 people, even several meals. What to do with the leftovers?


Being one of 7, we never had a lot of anything as kids, so waste was never an option and still isn’t. The small hungry child in me just couldn’t throw out anything of use, especially not such a beautiful herb. I know not everyone loves coriander but, it really is so very good for you and especially when there are colds and flu around. It is anti-microbial, loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and is useful for high blood pressure, anaemia and even mouth ulcers.

And just think of all those amazing Thai and Indian style dishes you can prepare. So, back to the not being wasteful part. I decided to dry the leaves and keep the roots. The roots are great to use for a base in a soup or casserole style dish and the leaves can be sprinkled throughout dishes or even used as a garnish. Not only is it easy but you now have some freshly dried herbs to add to your cooking arsenal. I love Coriander sprinkled over my fish tacos or in a fish curry.

The choices are many and it’s up to you to decide how to use it, but drying your own herbs feels liberating and at the same time, borderline heroic because you are saving the planet by not buying something wrapped in plastic or even glass with a plastic lid.
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Give it a go. 

​Enjoy your day.
 
Lee x

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  • Main Meals
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      • Brown Rice Salad
      • Sweet and Sour Chickpeas and Olives
      • Spicy Jap Pumpkin with Bean Vermicelli
      • 4Cs Soup
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      • Ginger Salmon with Red and Green Salad
      • Garlic Prawn Salad
      • Prawn, Peach and Mint Salad
      • Tuna Patties
    • White Meat >
      • Tasty Thai Turkey Rissoles and Asian Vegies
      • Warm Spicy Chicken & Chickpea Salad
      • Golden Chicken and Mango Salad
      • Sweet and Sour Chicken and Olives
      • Bruschetta Chicken
      • Chicken Dumpling Soup
      • Quick Chicken and Kale
    • Red Meat >
      • Peppery Steak in gravy with Bruschetta salad
      • Twice Cooked Lime Beef Salad
      • Mediterranean Steak with Fennel Salad
  • Sweet Treats
    • Puddings >
      • Chia Seed Pudding
      • Chocolate Pudding
      • Spiced Apple Rice Pudding
      • Rich Chocolate Sauce
    • Cakes and Slices >
      • Lamington Birthday Cake
      • Coconut Almond Brownies
      • Banana & Blueberry Pancakes
    • Sweet Morsels >
      • Choc Coconut Balls
      • Blueberry Bites
      • Peanut butter and Coconut Delights
      • Raspberries Royale
      • Choc Mint Truffles
    • Drinks >
      • Yuletide Hot Chocolate
      • Hot Banana Smoothie
  • Entertaining
    • Dips and Mayos >
      • Lee's Quick and Easy Hommus
      • Lee's Own Thousand Island Dressing
      • Honey and Lemon Mayo
      • Black Olive Tapenade
      • Lee's Plum Sauce
    • Stuffing and Marinades >
      • Pear Cranberry and Pistachio Stuffing
      • Tropical Turkey Marinade
    • Savoury Morsels >
      • Sweet Potato Chips with Black Salt
      • Kale and Goats Feta Savoury Muffins
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