The Most Common Cooking Mistakes We All Make Daily

You're Using Dried Herbs Instead of Fresh Herbs

For certain dishes, it is imperative to use fresh herbs. Think about a beautiful margarita pizza getting topped with dried, not fresh basil. It's just not the same. Dried herbs lose essential oils and they concentrate their flavors. In the end, it's basically like using a different ingredient altogether. 

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