Recipes that showcase the magic of herbs

Fresh herbs enhance any recipe

Fresh herbs enhance foods in a way that is unmatched by any other ingredient. These recipes are for cooks who want to become more versatile in using a wide array of fresh herbs and microgreens in everything from soup to dessert.

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Country Seasoning Blend

Makes 1 cup Ingredients: 4 Tbs fresh basil, chopped 4 Tbs fresh tarragon, chopped 4 Tbs fresh chervil, chopped 5 Tbs fresh thyme, chopped...

Keller Farm Lamb

Grill/Broiler Serves 6 Ingredients: 6 loin lamb chops, cut 2" thick ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 Tbs fresh sweet marjoram, chopped 2...

Lovage and Basil Soup

Stovetop Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: 2 Tbs butter 1 Tbs canola oil 2 cups yellow onions, chopped ½ lb potatoes, peeled and cut into ½"...

Fish Herbs

Makes 1 cup Ingredients: 5 Tbs fresh basil, chopped 5 Tbs fresh fennel leaves, chopped 4 Tbs fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped...

Bruschetta

No Cook Serves 4 Ingredients: 12 pieces crusty Italian bread, sliced 1" thick ⅓-½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 large, ripe tomatoes,...

Steamed Fish with Ginger and Fresh Basil

Steamer Appetizer: Serves 4 Ingredients: 1½-2 lbs whole fish, such as red snapper or sea bass 2 oz Chinese fermented black beans 2 fresh...

Fresh Tomato Soup with Basil Dumplings

Stovetop Appetizer: Serves 4 Ingredients: ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 large onions, sliced 2 shallots, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced...

Basil and Coriander (Cilantro) Pesto Sauce

Ingredients: ¼ cup shelled pistachio nuts ¼ cup pine nuts 3 garlic cloves 2 small jalapeño chili peppers 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger,...

Thai Basil Chicken

Skillet/Wok Serves 4 Ingredients: ½ tsp crushed red pepper ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup dry sherry ½ cup fresh basil, chopped 2 cloves garlic,...