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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Grilled Tuna with Pecan Coriander (Cilantro) Butter

Grill Serves 6 Ingredients: 6 tuna steaks, about 1 ½ thick 1 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2...

California Serviche with Fresh Coriander (Cilantro)

No Cooking Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients: ½ lb bay scallops ½ lb sea bass, cut into ½ inch cubes 1 cup fresh lime juice ¼ cup chopped fresh...

Coriander (Cilantro) Butter

Stovetop Makes about ¾ cup Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature ½ cup...

Spicy Thai Shrimp Soup with Fresh Cilantro (Coriander)

Stovetop 4 servings Ingredients: 3 qts chicken stock (preferably homemade) 2 six-inch stalks fresh lemon grass, sliced 1-2 red chili...

Orange Gazpacho

Food Processor/Blender 4 servings Ingredients: 2 large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped 1 medium cantalope, seeds and...

Sonoran Seasoning

Blender or Food Processor Makes 1 cup Ingredients: 1 Tbs pure chili powder 1 Tbs freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbs cumin 3 Tbs fresh...

Baked Scalloped Potatoes with Sonoran Seasoning

Bake Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 4-6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced 2 Tbs unsalted butter, melted Sonoran Seasoning, (recipe follows)...

Tuna Coriander

Grill/Broiler Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 boned and skinned tuna fillets or steaks, cut 1 inch thick extra-virgin olive oil salt and pepper 1...

Veal Chops Jallisco

Grill Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 Veal chops, cut 1½ inch thick 3 cups fresh orange juice ¼ cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced ⅓ cup...