Fresh flavor with dried herbs

Look no further than your spice cabinet for fabulous tastes.

Good news: Dried herbs lend an earthy and delicious quality to many dishes, and they're right in your spice cabinet or pantry. For example, dried thyme offers Hungarian Beef Stew a huge boost of bold taste, while a variety of herbs combine to create the wonderful dressing for Salad Nicoise. Just remember that dried herbs don't retain their flavor and aroma forever, so replace them if you've had them for more than a year. JOY E. ZACHARIA

HUNGARIAN BEEF STEW

MAKES 8 SERVINGS

SALAD NICOISE

MAKES 8 SERVINGS

Herb Dressing:

MAKES 1 1/2 CUPS

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