I'm worried I'm using too many herbs in the menu for a dinner party tonight! Am I?!

Question

I'm making red snapper in foil packets with snap peas and tomatoes which I usually toss with thyme and dried oregano.  I decided to also make herbed fingerling potatoes with chives, dill, and parsley.  Will it be too many herbs?  If so, which ones should I drop?

amysarah · Accepted Answer

I think you're fine. Only one I might skip is the dill, but that's not even necessary. Maybe just go less herb-y with whatever else you're serving. Summer is a time to get your fresh herb on.

pierino · Answer

I agree with amysarah. But the one thing I might do differently is trade the dill out of the potatoes to replace the oregano for the snapper. Dill is a very good fish herb.

aargersi · Answer

I agree with amysarah - use them all!  Maybe just don't use a cup of each, but 'tis the season of the herb I I say live it up!

I'm worried I'm using too many herbs in the menu for a dinner party tonight! Am I?!

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