Cooking Essentials From The Garden Dill Growning dill in the garden is simple. Place seeds in a sunny location directly in the spot where you would like them to grow as they do not transplant well. One of the benefits of fresh dill is that it’s an herb that self sows which means once the […]
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The Basics: Rosemary
Cooking Essentials From The Garden Rosemary Fresh rosemary is a valuable herb in the kitchen as it not only offers bold, distinctive flavor to recipes, it can be used to garnish items beautifully as it holds up well at room temperature for lengthy periods of time. Rosemary’s versatility not only imparts bold flavor to grilled […]
The Basics: Fresh Mint
Cooking & Baking Essentials From The Garden Fresh Mint When I order dessert in a restaurant, it is with great anticipation & expectation of something marvelous. Seeing how others take a similar set of ingredients, break them down then build them into something uniquely their own is a pleasure & presentation is everything. Fresh mint […]
The Basics: Scallions
Cooking Essentials From The Garden Scallions Scallions are a garden favorite in the kitchen as they add instant flavor to a variety of recipes. Toss the sliced onions into fresh, leafy salads, cold potato & pasta combinations & dressings for big flavor & beautiful color. The good news is that once they are sliced, no […]
Cooking Classics: Roasted Beet & Carrot Spinach Salad With Lentils
Cooking Classics The Technique Roasted Beet & Carrot Spinach Salad With Lentils Bright seasonal vegetables & bold, fresh flavor makes Roasted Beet & Carrot Spinach Salad With Lentils the perfect item to serve guests when entertaining. If you prepared the Fresh Herb Lentil Soup & the Lemon-Garlic Lentil Dip, you will have just enough remaining from […]
Cooking Classics: Fresh Dill-Feta Dressing
Cooking Classics The Dressing Fresh Dill-Feta Dressing Beautiful salads deserve homemade dressings to accompany them. Fresh Dill-Feta Dressing offers a combination of bold flavors such as dill, lemon juice, garlic & feta cheese blended with tangy Greek yogurt. Drizzle it over from the garden salads & pita sandwiches brimming with seasonal goodness. Try it with Lemon-Oregano Chicken Kabobs […]
The Basics: Spinach
Cooking Essentials From The Garden Fresh Spinach The rich, vibrant color alone makes spinach a welcome guest for spring gatherings. It’s an ideal early spring crop as the seeds can be planted approximately 6 weeks before the final cold snap. Fresh spinach can serve as the main attraction for many salad combinations or simply accent […]
Cooking Classics: Roasted Beets & Carrots
Cooking Classics The Technique Roasted Beets & Carrots Roasted Beets & Carrots are a delicious item to serve when entertaining. They make a simple side dish in their own right or they can be dressed for more celebratory occasions as the color looks beautiful on a well set table. Top the blend over salads for […]
The Basics: Beets
Cooking & Baking Essentials How To Peel Raw Beets Beets Beets are a versatile vegetable that lend bold color on the plate ranging from vibrant reds & golden yellows to eye-catching striped varieties. The leafy greens can be added to salads, stir fried or braised making it hardworking as well. Consider blending them with a […]
Cooking Classics: Spinach-Bacon Roasted Potato Salad
Cooking Classics The Technique Spinach-Bacon Roasted Potato Salad Oven roasted potatoes pair well with a variety of foods such as grilled steak & pork tenderloin, roasted chicken or blackened fish but with a few seasonal elements & a homemade dressing tossed into the mix, they become an irresistible dish. The good news is that this […]
