Dignity Health | St. Rose Dominican | Reach | Spring 2018

Savor the flavor of fresh herbs PREPARATION: Roll tightly. Slice or chop with a sharp knife. FOOD PAIRINGS: Tomatoes, eggplant, green salads, pastas, salad dressings, chicken. TIP: Add to a dish right before serving. PREPARATION: Pull down from top of stem to remove leaves. Discard stem. Firmly chop leaves. FOOD PAIRINGS: Fish, salad dressings, bread, roasted root vegetables, potatoes, pears, apples, breads. TIP: The flavor is strong, so use it in small amounts. PREPARATION: Gently chop with a sharp knife. FOOD PAIRINGS: Beans, tomatoes, corn, avocados, rice. TIP: Add to dish just before serving. When you want to add flavor to your food without using fat or salt, fresh herbs are a good choice. But how best to use them? Check out some common selections. PREPARATION: Gently pull down from top of stem to remove leaves. Leave leaves intact. FOOD PAIRINGS: Roasted vegetables, chicken, carrots, corn, green beans, soups, potatoes. TIP: Add at the start of cooking for best flavor. Thyme PREPARATION: Roll tightly. Slice or chop with a sharp knife. FOOD PAIRINGS: Fruit cups, carrots, cucumbers, lamb, iced tea, water. TIP: Chew on a mint leaf to freshen your mouth. Mint Basil Cilantro PREPARATION: Strip leaves from stem. Discard stem. Firmly chop leaves just before use. FOOD PAIRINGS: Tomato sauces, mushrooms, beets, green beans, zucchini, chicken. TIP: Greek dishes often combine oregano, mint and lemon. Oregano Rosemary St. Rose Dominican Hospitals 102 E. Lake Mead Drive Henderson, NV 89015-5524 From your friends at Dignity Health–St. Rose Dominican Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Merced, CA Permit No. 1186 A delicious ‘pearing’ Find our recipe for Chicken and Pear Salad with Mint Dressing at StRoseReach.org . U