chrysalis, Author at Chrysalis Herbs

Cucumber Aqua Fresca

Cucumber Aqua Fresca 1 cup cucumber cut into thick slices 2 limes cut into quarters ½ cup fresh mint or basil Combine ingredients with water […]

Strawberry Basil Shortcakes

Strawberry/Basil Shortcakes – serves 4 Strawberries 1 pound strawberries, stemmed, hulled, and sliced (about 2 cups) 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tbs chopped basil, use a […]

Bruschetta

Bruschetta 2 cups cored, chopped, fresh tomatoes, place in a strainer for 15 minutes to drain off excess moisture. 2 garlic cloves minced 3 tbs […]

Pesto

Pesto ¼ cup pine nuts or walnuts ¼ cup olive oil, if you need more, use it, you want a thick sauce texture. 1 cup […]

Herb Blurb June 2018

Summer is here! Festivals, road trips, outdoor concerts, farmer’s markets, camping, hiking and all sorts of activities abound. Do some planning and make time to […]

Artichokes with Lemon Butter

Artichokes with Lemon Butter Artichokes can be intimidating for the beginning cook but they are truly easy and quite delicious! If these directions don’t do […]

Sesame-Soy Vinaigrette

Sesame-Soy Vinaigrette 1 clove fresh garlic, finely minced 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds 1 tbs honey or agave 1 tbs shoyu or soy sauce 2 […]

Baby Bok Choy and Strawberry Salad

Baby Bok Choy and Strawberry Salad – serves 4 6 Baby Bok Choy, rinsed and dried then thinly sliced (including leafy greens) ½ cup shredded […]

Multipurpose Spray Cleanser

Ready to get the winter cobwebs out? Fill up some boxes with all that stuff you have accumulated and never used and recycle it at […]

Herb Blurb April & May 2018

Yep, it’s finally here, gorgeous, unpredictable spring. Feast on asparagus, artichokes, radishes, berries, dandelion, and chickweed. Not sure about those last two? Expand your epicurean […]

Chickpea, Chicken and Roasted Garlic Soup

Chickpea, Chicken and Roasted Garlic Soup, serves 6-8 This is a wonderful, nourishing soup, tasty enough for company and great for boosting the immune system […]