02 Sunday Jun 2013
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Tandoori Marinade is classically used to make Tandoori Chicken. However, the Whole Roasted Tandoori Cauliflower was fabulous. Stay tuned for future Tandoori dishes. Continue reading »
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02 Sunday Jun 2013
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cardamom, chili powder, cinnamon stick, cloves, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, paprika, turmeric, whole nutmeg
I separated this Tandoori Spice Blend from the Whole Roasted Tandoori Cauliflower post because it’s so versatile it’s worth a post of it’s own. I can see myself using this in various dishes and thankfully the recipe made enough to for us and to share with Shelby. Continue reading »
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23 Thursday May 2013
Posted in dressings & marinades, herbs, oils & spices, love to cook
We love Caesar Salad. For these reasons. Homemade Croutons and Caesar Dressing. I’m just being honest. Yes, we enjoy the lovely crunch of romaine lettuce, and the nutty saltines of fresh shaved Parmesan cheese. We even add warm boiled eggs, which are incredible on this salad. But it all comes back to the Homemade Croutons and Caesar Salad Dressing. Continue reading »
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22 Wednesday May 2013
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Red Wine Vinaigrette Recipe
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13 Monday May 2013
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Whether you grow fresh basil yourself or buy it at the market, inevitably you will end up with more than you need. Having an easy Basil Pesto recipe up your sleeve will come in quite handy. Continue reading »
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30 Tuesday Apr 2013
Posted in herbs, oils & spices, love to cook, Mediterranean, seafood
Before I talk about this wonderful Lemon Basil Shrimp & Pasta dish, I must confess I’ve been keeping something from you. I wasn’t sure when it would be the right time to tell you. So I waited until I was sure we were in the clear. It is with great pride and joy that I share the news.
We have babies. Hydroponic Herb Babies. And today was our first harvest, Basil. We used the most tender delicious basil leaves in this Lemon Basil Shrimp & Pasta recipe I found in Cooking Light. Continue reading »
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30 Sunday Dec 2012
Posted in herbs, oils & spices, love to cook, spice exploration
Lemony Thyme was born out of my new found love of cooking (and eating) when I discovered how fresh herbs could bring a dish to life. We bought three whiskey barrels for the back porch and filled them full of young herb plants. Spring Thyme looked something like this when we first began.
Then as the summer sun showered our young plants with love, they began to flourish. Every recipe was an opportunity to harvest these glorious herbs. Just as fresh as the produce of the season, our dishes were bright with fresh herb flavors. Summer Thyme was a happy thyme for certain. Continue reading »
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22 Monday Oct 2012
Posted in cooking for two, gluten free, herbs, oils & spices, love to cook, seafood
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anchovy paste, butter, capers, cod, egg yolks, garlic, olive oil, parsley, shallot, spinach, tarragon, watercress
Cod is a wonderfully mild white flaky fish. It’s happy seasoned with anything from fresh herbs to punchy marinades. It’s beautiful baked or grilled and when leftover it begs to be the star in a batch of fish chowder. After recently learning about freezing fresh herbs in butter or olive oil, I began to do a little compound butter research and decided Montpellier Butter would be the perfect pairing with our baked cod. Continue reading »
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20 Saturday Oct 2012
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Over the year or so I’ve spent a good portion of my free time getting to know and understand Fresh Herbs. I’ve certainly come a long way….only to discover the journey has really just begun. I’ve decided to go ahead and share this post now, knowing it will be a post in-progress that I hope to add to as I make new discoveries. Continue reading »
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12 Friday Oct 2012
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Back before there was a negative stigma associated with a recipe that called for a stick of butter (y’all), we could put away some butter. Growing up as a child I seriously thought butter was a side dish….since we all had our own dish of butter when we sat down to dinner. It’s no wonder we ate every vegetable put in front of us (except Brussels Sprouts…love them now). Over the years we have worked pretty hard to replace some (not all) of that butter with healthier options….olive oil, herbs, lemon juice. Having said that, this Fresh Herb Grilled Chicken with Basil Herb Butter recipe, adapted from the queen of butter Paula Deen, has earned the right to keep the butter or at least most of it. Continue reading »
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