herbs

Herb Scramble

June 19, 2011

This quick cheesy scramble is sort of my go-to weekend breakfast. There is just something about Sundays in particular that calls for leaving the cereal box on the shelf and cooking up some eggs. These are essentially simple scrambled eggs with some cheese and a few cherry tomatoes, but with the addition of fresh thyme, [...]

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Honey Roasted Rosemary Walnuts

June 18, 2011

Rosemary is one of my favorite herbs to grow because it is highly drought resistent and it responds well to my, uh… neglect. I never said that I was skilled at taking care of plants, okay? In addition to looking after itself pretty well, rosemary is also delicious. Often found in Mediterranean dishes, this herb can make a dish [...]

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Summer Tomato Pesto Salad

June 16, 2011

My love of basil continues. With my new fresh basil plant, I wanted to throw together a simple basil salad to go with dinner on a warm summer night. This fit the bill. Fresh baby tomatoes, cucumber, shallots, basil and a drizzle of a very simple pesto and balsamic dressing is all you need. If [...]

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Bolognese Sauce with Basil

June 15, 2011

This comforting pasta sauce uses one of my favourite herbs of all time: basil. Did you know that basil is an anti-inflammatory, and also has anti-bacterial properties? Even better, it smells like my childhood and the food I grew up with. My family made a lot of pesto, tomato, basil and boccocini salads, and almost [...]

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Herbs

June 13, 2011

This week Gillian and I are exploring the flavorful world of culinary herbs. In case you are wondering what the difference is between herbs and spices, here’s a definition: “Herbs are the edible and aromatic leaves of some varieties of plants. They are sometimes used for medicinal and religious purposes, but they are most often [...]

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