Zucchini season can come on like a tidal wave, flooding your kitchen with an endless supply of this tender squash. Here’s a savory take on the classic zucchini sweet bread. This recipe calls for a combination of Italian herbs but you can substitute any herbs you have on hand. INGREDIENTS –Dry 3 cups flour 4…
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Recipe: Green Shakshuka
Shakshuka is traditionally made with eggs, tomatoes and spices, but this version takes advantage of early season greens and herbs. It’s a nutrient powerhouse, so simple to make and yields a delicious dinner or hearty breakfast with little effort. You can substitute whatever leafy greens and herbs you have available, making it an easy dish…
Recipe: Ratatouille with Basil, Parsley and Fennel
Ratatouille is a perfect late summer dish, when eggplant, tomato and zucchini are coming in heavy. Fun to prepare, beautiful to serve and simply delicious. In this recipe we include fennel frond for an added anise kick. INGREDIENTS 2-4 eggplants 2-4 zucchini and/or summer squash 6 tomatoes 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, plus 1…
Recipe: Berry Vinaigrette with Basil and Shiso
This simple vinaigrette recipe is perfect for summer salads. Here I use blueberries because the flavors of blueberry and anise meld wonderfully in your mouth. But you could substitute blackberries, raspberries or even huckleberries. Shiso adds a layer of complexity to this vinaigrette with its hints of mint, cinnamon and cumin. Tossing a few extra…
Recipe: Basil Hummus
A fresh take on a favorite dip. This recipe pays tribute to August on the Palouse, for the chickpeas that are soon to be harvested and the basil that is growing like a weed. Simple, refreshing, delicious. An excellent appetizer or a delicious source of protein in sandwiches. INGREDIENTS: 16 ounces cooked chickpeas, drained 2…
Recipe: Radish pod, pea and cucumber salad with basil-lime dressing
Our house loves spicy radish pods! As a snack with a kick, in salads, as next-level pickles or in stir-fry, we love this time of year. The immature seed pods of rattail radish plants are such a fun seasonal vegetable treat. Try them in this summertime salad dressed with a basil-lime dressing. INGREDIENTS For the…
Recipe: Roasted Garden Potatoes with Fresh Herbs
Freshly dug potatoes deserve fresh picked herbs. I roasted these with fresh chopped marjoram, sweet marjoram, basil and parsley, then turned on the broiler for a crisp finish. INGREDIENTS 6 medium sized potatoes, diced 3 Tablespoons fresh chopped herbs 1-2 Tablespoons oil Salt and pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 375F Spread the diced potatoes…
Recipe: Herbal Infused Whipped Cream
In the height of summer, nothing beats a bowl of fresh fruit with a dollop of whipped cream. Raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and peaches. Mmm-mmm, I can’t wait. You can take this simple summertime treat to the next level by infusing the cream with fresh herbs before it’s whipped. It’s super simple and only takes a…
Recipe: Chervil Coulis
Yet another recipe for our spring star herb: chervil. A coulis is simply a thin fruit or vegetable puree used as a sauce. Maybe you’ve heard of a raspberry coulis, drizzled over a summertime treat? A coulis can be sweet or savory, drizzled over fruit and ice cream or meats and vegetables. Our recipe for…