Recipe: Lemon and Herb Pasta with Pea Tendrils

The harmony of simple ingredients in this dish is only matched by the simplicity of its preparation. Cook the pasta and combine everything, that’s it. It’s a lovely spring dish that gestures to the fresh flavors of a season to come. You can easily substitute or add on to this recipe with ingredients you have…

Recipe: Beet and Snow Pea Salad with Sweet Marjoram

Sweet marjoram is one of my favorite herbs. Although it’s a relative of common marjoram and oregano, this herb tastes quite different. Floral, piney, citrusy–its flavor is as pinnacle summer as fresh garden corn, tomatoes and zucchini. It’s an excellent herb to pair with summer vegetables–especially root veggies like beets and carrots–it’s absolutely wonderful infused…

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: Marjoram Marinade

An excellent marinade for chicken and fish. Or use it as a salad dressing. Flavor pairs very well with garbanzos and tomatoes. Ingredients: Handful each of marjoram and parsley 1 cup balsamic vinegar 1 1/3 cup oil 2 T water 1/4 c green onions (or substitute 1/2 cup chives) 2 garlic cloves, minced or crushed…