Mango Lassie Cocktail
Mango Lassi – serves 2 generously With mangoes in season, try this refreshing, delicious drink, consistency of a milkshake. One of my favorite drinks, as […]
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Baby Greens with Mango, Radish, Snow Pea, and a Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette
2-3 cups mixed baby greens, arugula, or spinach 1 chopped mango, peeled and stone removed- (Not sure how to slice a mango? watch) ½ cup […]
The Herb Blurb – February 2021
We made it through another historically crazy month and things are looking up with the pandemic and the new administration in Washington. It has been […]
Super Easy Chocolate Clusters or Chocolate Dipped Candied Ginger
1 cup good quality, semi-sweet chocolate baking bar or chips 1 ½ cups of dried nuts fruit peel or ginger (optional) Melt ¾ cup good […]
Tortellini Sausage Soup with Veggies
Nice with a glass of wine, a salad, and some crusty bread. Serves 6-8 Olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion […]
Roasted Yams or Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Cream
So simple but so tasty. Serves 3-4 2 large yams or sweet potatoes Olive oil Salt and pepper Chipotle cream Heat oven to 375 degrees […]
Astragalus, Astragalus membranaceus, Astragalus mongholicus
Astragalus is an adaptogenic, a term used to describe something that helps the body adjust and adapt to stressors. It has been used in Traditional […]
The Herb Blurb – January 2021
I’m guessing very few of us will be sad to kiss 2020 goodbye. It was, by all measurements, a pretty awful year. It was also […]
Shitake Mushroom & Winter Squash Risotto
Creamy, filling, and so satisfying. Stay close while cooking, you need to keep up on the stirring. 3 ½ – 4 cups vegetable or chicken […]
Caramelized Vegetable and Meatball Soup
Winter is all about hearty soups and chowders. This is one of my favorites. Make extra and freeze. 1 small, peeled and seeded butternut squash […]
The Herb Blurb – December 2020
Hoping to find you all safe and well as this crazy year winds up. Weird Thanksgiving this year with just my husband and I. Missed […]
Squash, Chorizo, and Sage Tart
This tart makes a great appetizer or main dish with a green salad. For an easy way to cook and cut squash see the end […]