Herb Blurb – September 2023
As the sizzling summer months give way to fall, my favorite season, make time to enjoy all the delights of autumn. The harvest is overflowing now and […]
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Summer Bounty Crunch Salad
1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo or white beans 1 cucumber, chopped 1 cup small broccoli florets 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved ½ cup julienned red pepper […]
Lions Mane Burger Cakes
Makes 2, you can double or triple the recipe. 2 cups lions mane mushrooms, pulled into bite size pieces 1/3 cup chopped leeks, onion, or […]
The Herb Blurb – August 2023
I just got back from a two-week, whirlwind safari tour of Africa and am decidedly crispy so this newsletter will be somewhat abbreviated. It was an […]
Super Easy Peach Melba
Simple and delicious! 1 cup raspberries Vanilla ice cream 4 ripe peaches 2 tablespoons sugar plus a dusting. Splash of fresh lemon juice Lots of […]
How to Roast Peppers
Roasted Peppers Great in sandwiches, pastas, pizzas, tacos, soups, sauces and more. Freezes well. Wash peppers. Place directly on grill over high heat until charred, […]
Slow Roasted Tomatoes
Slow roasting brings out the sweetness of tomatoes. Use these a side dish, puree for an incredible tomato sauce or soup, in your next salsas or […]
Panzanella – Italian Bread Salad
Delicious, light but satisfying, and a great way to use your old bread and fresh veggies. This won’t store, so just make what you know […]
Nasturtium Lemon Butter
3 tbs finely sliced nasturtium flowers ½ cup butter – room temp Zest of one lemon 1 tsp. lemon juice Blend together and enjoy this […]
Salad Dressing: Balsamic, Ranch, Thai Lime & Blue Cheese
With steamy summer days on the horizon, it’s salad time. Integral to a good salad is a great dressing. Salad dressings are a snap to […]
Sundried Tomato & Arugula Pesto
2 cups arugula ¾ cups sundried tomatoes ½ cup walnuts. toasted ¼ cup olive oil 3 tbs fresh grated Parmesan cheese 2 cloves fresh garlic […]
Pesto
¼ cup pine nuts, walnuts, or whatever nut you like, pepitas are also nice ¼ cup olive oil, if you need more, use it, if […]