Fresh Strawberry Jam If you missed the Herbal Tea Party class a week or two ago, here is a great way to use up those strawberries on the verge in the fridge. Eat within a week or freeze. Also great on ice cream, puddings, cake. 1 ½ cups sugar 1 large lemon, zested and juice […]
Homemade Boursin This is easy and delicious! 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 8 oz butter – room temp 16oz cream cheese, room temp 4 tbs freshly grated Parmesan Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh or dried herbs of choice. If fresh they should be minced. I like chives, marjoram, thyme, basil, dill, red pepper flakes […]
Creamy Chive Salad Dressing 1/4 cup plain yogurt 1 tbs olive oil 1 tbs fresh lemon juice 1 tbs minced shallot or scallion 1 tbs finely chopped fresh chives 1 tsp sugar, honey or agave 1tsp Dijon mustard salt and fresh ground pepper to taste ¼ cup finely shredded Parmesan (optional) Whisk together and serve […]
Strawberries with Basil and Balsamic 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries 1 tbs sugar 1 tbs balsamic vinegar 6 fresh basil leaves Gently toss the strawberries with the balsamic vinegar and sugar. Let sit for 20 minutes. Stack the basil leaves and with a sharp knife cut into slivers. Serve the strawberries over ice cream, honey […]
Snap Peas with Ginger, Prosciutto and Mint 1 tbs olive oil 1 lb sugar snaps, strings removed 1-2 tbs fresh, peeled, grated ginger root. 4 oz prosciutto, sliced thin 1-2 tbs fresh mint Salt and pepper Heat oil and add ginger and snap peas. Sauté until the snap peas start to turn brown, about 5 […]
Roasted Carrot and Bean Hummus 1 lb carrots, rinsed ¾ cup cooked garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained olive oil 1 lemon juiced 2 tbs sesame seeds or tahini 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp paprika ½ tsp cumin ½ tsp red chili powder (optional) Salt and pepper to taste. Chop carrots into chunks. Toss with olive […]
Orange and Fennel Salad 1 fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced 2 oranges or tangerines, peeled 1tbs olive oil 1tbs champagne vinegar Salt and pepper 2 tbs dried cranberries Place the sliced fennel in a bowl. Slice oranges and add to bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Toss […]
Lavender Strawberry Shortcakes 2 ¼ cup flour 1/3 cup butter cut into small pieces 1/3 cup 2 ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp lavender flowers 1 cup milk 1 ½ lbs strawberries ¼ cup sugar vanilla ice cream or whip cream Hull and quarter washed strawberries, toss in a bowl with the […]
Potato, Leek, and Sorrel Soup 1 tbs butter 2 bunches leeks, rinsed well and white part cut into coin shaped pieces. 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 sprigs thyme 2 bay leaves 4 medium potatoes cut into chunks 1½ quarts chicken stock 2 bunches sorrel leaves 1 cup spinach, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Cream […]
Pasta with Wild Greens 2 cups cooked drained pasta of your choice 2 tbs. olive oil 2-3 cloves of fresh garlic, minced 4 shallots or green onions, minced 3 cups young wild greens, lambs quarters, young dandelion leaves, chickweed and/or spinach and kale. ½ cup sun dried tomatoes in oil; you could also use cherry […]
Zucchini Strands with Mint Adapted from The Herbfarm Cookbook by Jerry Traunfeld 2 small to medium zucchini squash, grated 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbs butter or olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbs fresh, minced mint leaves Salt and pepper to taste Cut the stems and bottom tips off the zucchini and grate. Toss […]
Ginger/Mint Tea – makes 6 1/2 cups 4 tbs dried mint or 8 tbs fresh mint 1 thumb sized piece of fresh ginger root 7 cups water Remove peel from ginger root by scraping with back of a spoon and cut into small pieces. Place in a saucepan and cover with water. Simmer on low, […]
Discover how easy it is to create fresh, artisanal beverages and delectable finger foods from the garden with minimal effort and scrumptious results. Skip the chemicals, dyes and corn syrup and create drinks and appetizers featuring everything from non-alcoholic refreshers, fruity shrubs and edible flower garnishes to captivating cocktails, infused liquors, and savory small bites. This book will inspire you to create your own flavorful libations and tapas.
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