The chives got away from me again this year. As with all herbs, it’s best to pick them before they flower. They do look quite lovely in the garden though.
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Chives
Posted in Garden, herbs, tagged Chives on June 1, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Tarragon Egg Salad
Posted in herbs, Recipes, tagged herbs, Recipes, salads on September 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Fresh herbs go wonderfully with eggs. Here’s an egg salad that looks and tastes delicious using fresh parsley and tarragon. Serve it on whole grain bread instead white bread for a delightfully tasty sandwich. Ingredients: 6 large eggs 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon freshly minced flat leaf parsley 1 tablespoon freshly minced french tarragon leaves [...]
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme…
Posted in Garden, herbs, tagged Garden, herbs on September 3, 2009 | 3 Comments »
The herb garden is plentiful right now. September is when I start cutting them back and freezing them for winter. It’s best to do this now while they are at their full flavor. Here’s what is growing outside my kitchen door this year:
Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Rosemary and Garlic
Posted in herbs, Recipes, tagged chicken, herbs, Recipes, rosemary on August 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
These are great for the grill. Easy to make and clean up is quick. Ingredients 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts ½ cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 garlic cloves 4 teaspoons fresh rosemary ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper Preparation Rinse chicken and pat dry. Chop into small pieces, about one [...]
Who’s Eating My Basil?
Posted in Garden, herbs on July 26, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I’ve noticed a few holes appearing in the leaves of my Sweet Basil plants this week. Upon closer inspection I found this big green insect munching away, enjoying a meal of basil. It looks like a katydid or some kind of grasshopper. It did a nice job of blending in, I almost missed it. Anyway, [...]
Freezing Herbs
Posted in Garden, herbs, tagged cooking, Garden, herbs on November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Midwestern winters are too cold for the herbs to continue growing outside my door. I like to preserve some of them for use over the winter. I’ve found the best way to do this is to freeze them. Although they may get limp and their texture may change, the flavor is preserved. I have successfully [...]
Balsamic Vinaigrette with Basil
Posted in herbs, Recipes, tagged basil, food, herbs, Recipes on August 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is my favorite salad dressing. It takes about 5 minutes to make and is so much tastier than the store bought versions. Ingredients ½ cup olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tablespoon minced (finely chopped) fresh basil 1 teaspoon dijon mustard ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper [...]
Grilled Chicken Rosemary
Posted in herbs, Recipes, tagged food, herbs, Recipes, rosemary on July 31, 2008 | 2 Comments »
This is one of my favorite summer recipes. The chicken can be marinated over night. The next day it will be ready to toss on the grill for a quick meal. Ingredients 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts ½ cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 minced garlic cloves 4 teaspoons fresh [...]
Lemon Sage Chicken
Posted in herbs, Recipes, tagged food, herbs, Recipes, sage on July 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Ingredients 4 Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breast Halfs 4 Tbs. Fresh Lemon Juice Extra Virgin Olive Oil 28 Fresh Sage Leaves 4 Tbs. Butter 1/8 cup dry white wine (optional) Salt Pepper Preparation Place chicken in an 8″ square baking dish. Add lemon juice, olive oil, wine and sage. Coat evenly, cover and refrigerate for 1/2 [...]
Mezze Penne with Pesto
Posted in herbs, Recipes, tagged basil, food, herbs, pasta, Recipes on June 13, 2008 | 4 Comments »
This is a light and tasty pesto recipe adapted from a few authentic Italian ones that I have tried. Ingredients 1 small clove of garlic, minced 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 36 basil leaves 1 tablespoon grated pecorino romano cheese 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Half [...]
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