Category: Herbs

Gremolata

Gremolata

Gremolata is one of Italy’s favourite condiments. Most often it contains parsley, lemon zest, salt and garlic. Sometimes we add a bit of olive oil and other times, like this version, some seeds. Gremolata with olive oil is used as a sauce over pasta or…

Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Parmesan Toast

Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Parmesan Toast

Fresh cherry tomatoes from the Farmer’s Market slow roasted bring out the sweetness; emphasizing why tomatoes really are a fruit. Serve at room temperature with grilled Parmesan Toast for a perfect summer appetizer or side dish.

Roasted/Grilled Tarragon Potatoes

Roasted/Grilled Tarragon Potatoes

A perfect summer dish!  Tarragon has a culinary history throughout the world, but the most familiar is French Tarragon.  It’s very subtle anise or licorice flavor blends with roasted/grilled new potatoes. 

Gluten Free Mini Cheese Muffins

Gluten Free Mini Cheese Muffins

This quick mini muffin recipe can use different cheeses and/or herbs each time you make them. Feta and thyme, Parmesan and basil/oregano, Cheddar and parsley/chives.

Jalapeno Crema

Jalapeno Crema

Perfect for drizzling over Carne Asada Tacos, Buffalo Chicken Meatballs and just about any Mexican/South Western foods. Jalapeño Crema is bright and as spicy as you want. Keep a few seeds and white membrane (or more) to amp up the heat.

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

It’s really easy to make your own buttermilk from any type of milk you have on hand.

Sage Butter

Sage Butter

We enjoy sage from the garden all year long. We’ve had great success freezing fresh sage leaves; wash, let dry completely and freeze in Zip Lock bags. Remove from the freezer just before using and proceed with whatever recipe you are making.

Green Goddess Dressing

Green Goddess Dressing

We recently visited the Ingleside Inn, Palm Springs; and were reminded of this classic dressing, created in San Francisco. They served the dressing as dip for vegetables and alongside crab cakes.

Chimichurri

Chimichurri

Traditionally, Chimichurri is made with primarily fresh parsley and oregano.  We add cilantro when serving it with pork, and simply increase the parsley when serving with beef instead of adding the cilantro.  Both are delicious and zero carbs. South American countries, Argentina and Uruguay claim…

Herbs and Harvest

Herbs and Harvest

  We aren’t great gardeners’, but we can grow herbs and kale like no body’s business!  Our absolute admiration to those who garden successfully.  Whether in the backyard for family enjoyment or en mass for the rest of us.  It truly is an art.