If fresh sage is taking over your herb garden, here’s a great way to use it up. The frying process neutralizes the otherwise overpowering flavor of the leaves. … More Sage Fritters (Fried Sage Leaves)
When my favorite Latin American restaurant in town closed, I was devastated. I didn’t know where I would be able to find churrasco with chimichurri as good as theirs. Until I made it myself. … More Grilled Churrasco Beef with Chimichurri Sauce
This salad contains everything there is to love about summer: fresh corn, ripe cherry tomatoes, and delicious garden herbs. … More Fresh Summer Corn and Tomato Salad
Here’s a great way to use up lots of fresh mint! … More Mint Syrup
Here’s a recipe for lilac flavored jelly, so you can enjoy the taste of spring year round. … More Lilac Jelly
Here’s an easy way to make a lilac flavored syrup that can be used like any other simple syrup in recipes, drinks, etc. … More Lilac Syrup
While researching edible flowers, I came across some uses for fresh lilacs. Since my lilacs are in full bloom this week, I went straight to work. Lilac season won’t last much longer! … More Lilac Muffins
Here’s an easy way to make a lilac infused honey that can be used just like regular honey in recipes, drinks, etc. It makes a great gift, too! … More Lilac Honey
Lilac sugar is a fragrant and flavorful twist on regular sugar, and can be used just like regular sugar anywhere: either with the blossoms or without. … More Lilac Sugar
Who knew lilacs were edible? I certainly didn’t. Here’s how to make the most of them while they last! … More Preparing Lilacs for Recipes
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