242521 fresh flower herb blossom summertime entertaining Recipes

romaine lettuce (i guess you could use other leafy salad, but i prefer the goodness of romaine; 1 head should be good for 4 people), tomatoes, cucumbers (when i used the ones from our garden, i shaved off some of the skin because it was just too rough), bell pepper (any colour, and it s optional), fresh/ dried herbs , depending on the season, of course (any and all of you favourites though i like to stick to dill, chives and parsley), onion, garlic (fresh, dried or powder ), oil (olive or sunflower), salt & pepper to taste

plain fat-free yogurt, olive oil, chives, finely snipped, garlic clove, smashed, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, fresh ground, chive blossoms , pulled apart, lettuce, leaf type , torn small, watercress leaf, mushroom, sliced thinly, tomato, cubed, snap peas, cut in thirds, red radishes, thinly sliced, cucumber, peeled and diced, spring onions, chopped, sea salt, pepper, fresh ground, chive blossoms (to garnish ) (optional)

freshly whipped cream (made with 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and 1 tbsp splenda sugar substitut), no sugar added strawberry preserves or jam, reduced-calorie maple syrup (optional), whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, splenda sugar substitute, cinnamon, milk, egg yolks, melted butter, fresh lemon juice, egg whites, fresh cherries or 1 cup frozen cherries, pitted, fresh blueberries or 1 cup frozen blueberries, freshly-grated lemon zest, banana, sliced (optional)

fresh strawberries, fresh pineapple, grapefruit juice, ice, kiwi fruit, wheels to garnish (optional)

cucumbers, cut into 1/2-inch dice, minced and seeded red chile, kosher salt, chive flowers , pulled apart, torn nasturtium flowers, basil leaves and flowers, spearmint leaves and flowers, fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, grated lemon zest

penne pasta, garlic cloves, minced, olive oil, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced, minced fresh parsley, chive blossoms, broken into florets, minced chives, assorted edible flower petals

all-purpose flour, cornstarch, kosher salt, cold water, ricotta cheese, garlic clove, pressed, sweet onions, minced, bell peppers, minced (sweet cayennes or about 2 tsp of any sweet pepper), fresh basil , julienned, salt, black pepper, fresh ground, squash blossoms , stamen removed if male & pistil removed if female, ends trimmed but left as a handle, peanut oil (or more )

all-purpose flour, curry powder, salt, chilled seltzer or club soda, mozzarella, grated coarse (about 1 cup), chopped fresh coriander, zucchini blossoms , pistils removed it desired, vegetable oil for deep-frying

fresh peaches, skinned and sliced, red raspberries, rinsed and patted dry, white sugar, brown sugar, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, pecans, toasted and chopped, grape-nuts cereal, ground ginger, allspice, kosher salt, butter, buttermilk

fresh or frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed, diced sweet red pepper, diced purple onion, reduced-calorie caesar dressing, submarine rolls, red leaf lettuce leaves, thick) tomato slices, lean cooked roast beef

fresh figs (mission is good), mascarpone cheese or 2 tbsp cream cheese, goat cheese, softened, dried lavender flowers, honey or 1/2 tbsp agave nectar, fresh lavender, for garnish

fresh zucchini, thin sliced (about 6 medium. zucchini or 4 cup), chopped onion, tb olive oil, garlic clove,minced, herbes de provence (or herbes de napa), salt and pepper, fresh flat-leaf parsley,chopped, tb pesto sauce, eggs,beaten, grate gruyere cheese or swiss cheese, crescent roll dough

fresh lemon juice, sugar, household chlorine bleach, water , warm at 100-110 f is best

whipping cream, vodka, salt, fresh ground pepper, cayenne, fresh grated parmesan cheese, fresh mixed herbs, finely chopped (i like basil, italian parsley and chives), fresh pasta , you can choose but fettuccine is very nice with this

herb-stuffed pork tenderloin, dijon-style mustard, pork tenderloin, shredded romaine, assorted snipped fresh herbs (such as sage, thyme, rosemary , dill, and/or basil), fine dry bread crumbs, slightly beaten egg white, olive oil or cooking oil, coarsely ground black pepper, snipped fresh chives (optional), recipe mustard sauce (see below )

extra virgin olive oil, potatoes, peeled and diced, leek, trimmed, thinly sliced, and washed, yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced, celery rib, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, crushed and peeled, tightly packed fresh parsley leaves, heavy cream (i use part half & half), chives, chopped (or other fresh green herbs), salt and pepper

roasting chicken, about 5 lb, back removed and cut into 8 pieces, sweet onions , such as vidalia or walla walla, coarsely chopped, chicken broth or water, bay leaves, salt, all-purpose flour, minced fresh soft herbs , such as parsley, tarragon, and green onion tops, baking powder, salt, butter, milk, butter, all-purpose flour, dry white wine, essence , recipe follows, fresh thyme leaves, ribs celery , cut into 1/2-inch pieces on the diagonal, carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces on the diagonal, onion , cut into 1-inch pieces, heavy cream or milk, frozen green peas, thawed, salt and freshly ground black pepper, chopped fresh parsley leaves, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme