Our Favorite Recipes using Fresh Herbs

Basil Garlic Butter
Use as butter for garlic bread, croutons,
steamed zucchini, or simply tossed
with egg noodles.

1 stick softened butter
2 Tb. finely chopped fresh basil
1 tsp. finely chopped fresh oregano
1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme
1 large garlic clove, minced or pressed

Allow the butter to soften for ease of preparation. Cream together all ingredients. Spoon mixture onto a 12" x 12" sheet of parchment or wax paper and form into block. Refrigerate until firm. Can be used for up to 1 month refrigerated
or frozen up to 6 months.

 

The Garden Guru's Pesto Recipe
2 cloves garlic
1 bunch fresh basil
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
1/3 cup olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste

Blend all the ingredients together in a food processor and serve over pasta, pizza or on garlic bread. Yum!

Cilantro Crema
1 cup sour cream
1 cup plain yogurt
2 oz fresh lime juice
½ cup half and half
1 ½ Tb salt
1 Tb pepper
½ bunch cilantro chopped fine
Mix together all ingredients with a whisk. Can be used for veggie dip, dressing, marinade for chicken or pork or shrimp.

 

Goat Cheese Herb Dip
8 oz soft, fresh goat cheese
3 Tb olive oil
3 Tb plain yogurt
2 Tb chopped chives
2 Tb chopped Italian parsley
1 Tb chopped cilantro
1 tsp chopped mint
1 tsp chopped thyme
½ tsp chopped fresh rosemary

Blend goat cheese, oil and yogurt in a food processor/mixing bowl until smooth. If done in the processor then transfer to a bowl. Mix in all the herbs.

This can be made before you plan to serve it, and stored in the fridge. Can be used as a spread on baguette slices or raw vegetables or for stuffing vegetables. Tastes even better the next day.

 

Fresh Yogurt & Herb Dressing
8 oz plain yogurt (1 cup)
1 tsp finely chopped Chives
1 tsp Lemon juice
1 tsp fresh Dill from your garden
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 – 3 Tbs. skim milk
Pinch Salt, ground Black Pepper
Lettuce from your garden, cleaned
Radishes from your garden, sliced

Mix all ingredients thoroughly and chill until served.

Evenly divide lettuce and radishes on plates. Serve dressing over salad. Enjoy!

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(Note: Recipes need to include vegetables, fruits or herbs that gardeners can grow).

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