recipe Archives - Chrysalis Herbs

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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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Nutty Roasted Cauliflower and Grapes

I was looking for a way to use up a head of cauliflower and found this easy and delicious recipe, great cookbook. – from the […]

Creamy Lentil Soup with Turmeric

Olive or coconut oil 1 yellow onion, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. ground turmeric 1 (1-inch) piece ginger root, peeled and grated […]

Golden Milk

You can buy this spice mix at several places but I find it far more satisfying and economical to make my own. I make a […]

Roasted Garlic

Antiviral, antibacterial, anti-fungal, great for the cardiovascular and immune system garlic is a true superfood. Make a couple extra and have on hand for garlic […]

Orange Jicama Salad with Cayenne Lime Dressing

Orange Jicama Salad with Cayenne Lime Dressing 4 seedless oranges/tangerines or 8-10 mandarins (cuties), peeled and separated 1 ½ cups peeled and julienned jicama, you […]