Herb of the Month – Mushrooms
Ok, a fungi, not really an herb but getting a lot of attention these days for their many healing qualities. Not only a delicious addition […]
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Roasted Beets
Preheat oven to 375. Place parchment paper over a baking tray for easy cleanup. Cut off the ends of the beets and rub the surface […]
Fall Beet and Apple Salad
This is a beautiful fall salad. I like to add sliced radishes and avocados. You can also include cooked chicken, shrimp, or garbanzo beans for […]
Creamy Mushroom Ragu with Polenta
Have posted this recipe before but it’s one of my favorites and applies to our herb (fungi) of the month. – serves 2-3 So satisfying […]
The Herb Blurb – October 2022
October is here with kaleidoscope colors, harvest festivals, and the first snows. The Front Range will be turning into a dazzling array of colors so […]
Quick Refrigerator Pickles
I love pickles and it is so easy to make your own. Yes, you can do the whole canning operation but this is great for […]
Butternut Squash Soup with Chipotle Cream
Delicious and good for you with all those warming spices! – serves 8-10 2 tbs butter 2 tbs olive oil 1 butternut squash, peeled and […]
The Herb Blurb – September 2022
The harvest season is here and it’s time to savor the tastes, colors, and cooler temperatures of fall. It’s the last chance to enjoy summers bounty […]
Stuffed Zucchini
Stuffed Zucchini No blossoms? Whole zucchinis are also delicious stuffed. 4-6 small zucchini (save the baseball bat size for lethal weapons) olive oil ½ cup red or […]
Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
What to do with all that roving zucchini? Now you know. A little more labor intensive but so worth it. Delicious and quite the show […]
Watermelon Tomatillo Mint Salad
Delicious and refreshing salad for those hot evenings. Feel free to skip ingredients you don’t have; I consider the tomatillos and watermelon essential. Serves 6 […]
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea), is one of my favorite edible weeds. A succulent plant. it likes to lie close to the ground, spreading out on a […]