Index

Herbs

container gardening

cooking tips

growing

 

Soups and Salads

Basic White Bean Soup

Tuscan White Bean Soup with Olive Oil and Rosemary

Soupe au Pistou

Portuguese White Bean Soup with Cilantro, Coriander, and Mint

 

Basic Salad Dressing

Basil Walnut Vinaigrette

Cilantro-Coriander Vinaigrette

 

Basic Brown Rice

Greek-Style Rice Salad with Dill Dressing

Tabbouleh-Style Rice Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumber, and Parsley-Mint Vinaigrette

Brown Rice, Olive, and Artichoke Salad with Chive and Oregano Vinaigrette

 

Main Dishes

Basic Polenta

Polenta with Marinara, Ricotta Cheese, and Basil

Southwestern Grits with Tomatoes, Queso Fresco, Onion, Olives, Cilantro, Avocado, and Lime

Grits with Smoked Gouda, Sharp Cheddar, Onions, Chives, and Parsley

 

Basic Rösti

Garnet Yam Rösti with Indian Flavors

Irish Potatoes with Cheddar, Chives

Potato, Olive, and Rosemary Rösti

 

Basic Pasta

Herb and Garlic Pasta

Pasta with Crème Fraîche and Gremolata

Herbed Pasta Alfredo

Pasta with Tarragon and Walnuts

 

Basic Mac ’n’ Cheese

Blue Cheese, Artichoke Heart, and Tarragon Mac

Mediterranean Olive, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Oregano Mac

 

Basic Pizza

Mexican-Style Pizza with Green Chile Sauce, Cilantro, and Mexican Oregano

Pizza Margherita

Four-Cheese and Three-Basil Pizza

Harvest Focaccia with Grapes, Rosemary, and Parmesan

 

Breads and Spreads

Basic Whole Wheat Artisan Loaf

Walnut, Apple, and Rosemary Loaf

Hazelnut, Dried Cherry, and Sage Round

Oregano, Cumin, and Cheese Loaf

 

Basic Scones

Savory Southwestern Nuggets with Jalapeño, Cilantro, and Coriander

Sunday Scones with Dried Strawberries and Rosemary

 

Classic Basil Pesto

Curry-Cilantro Cream Cheese Spread

herbed mayonnaise

vegan herbed mayonnaise

Mock Boursin

 

Small Indulgences

Basic Sweet Sorbet

Savory Cucumber Sorbet with Lemon and Rosemary

Pineapple Mint Sorbet

Savory Tomato Sorbet with Oregano

 

Herbal teas

 

Basic Cheesecake with Berries

Savory Cheesecakes with Thyme, Sage, and Rosemary

Lemon-Rosemary Cheesecakes

Chocolate Walnut Peppermint Cheesecakes