April Herb Blurb 2024
Springtime in Colorado where nature is at her most capricious. One minute she’s gentle and nurturing, with warm days, a calm breeze and an intoxicating […]
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Chives – Allium schoenoprasum
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are an easy to grow, perennial plant that offers taste, edible flowers, a long season and low maintenance. They have a mild […]
Spring Salad with Strawberries, Goat Cheese and Candied Walnuts
Plump and sweet spring strawberries are back. This is one of my favorite spring salads. 2 cups spring greens 1 cup strawberries, rinsed and sliced […]
Vinaigrette
Simple and versatile salad dressing. Little less than ½ cup balsamic vinegar little more than ½ cup olive or canola oil 1 tsp. Dijon mustard […]
Candied Walnuts
Work fast and be careful, the caramel provides a nasty burn. For cleanup just add water to the pan, reheat and stir to melt the brittle off […]
Wilted Dandelion and Spinach Greens with Butter Beans
Here is a great dish for those fresh spring greens. Easy, delicious and so good for you. Pick dandelion greens before the flower bud emerges for the best […]
March Herb Blurb 2024
The First Breath of Spring The first bulbs are blooming, the days are getting longer and even though winter surely has a few more tricks […]
Chicken Dijon
An easy and tasty dish – serves 4. 6-8 chicken thighs or 4 chicken breasts cut in half, skin on or off, your choice. Olive […]
Plantain – Plantago sp.
Plantain is one of those wild weeds that grows nearly everywhere and is a great first-aid plant. There are many species of plantain but the […]
Roasted Radishes with Radish Greens Pesto
A lovely, unique, and healthy spring dish. Makes a great appetizer and so easy to make. – makes 16 small appetizers Roasted Radishes 8 trimmed […]
Artichokes with Lemon Butter
Artichokes are in the markets now. They can be intimidating for the beginning cook but they are truly easy and quite delicious! 2 artichokes butter […]
Strawberries with Basil and Balsamic
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 […]