203 very with herb Recipes

consider pansies , violets, johnny-jump-ups, nasturtiums, and marigolds. all are edible with interesting flavors. use flowers that have not been sprayed with pesticides (some available at gourmet shops and whole foods markets), shaved cheese hard cheeses such as parmesan or pecorino romano take on an attractive lacy look when shaved paper thin and placed upon an open-faced sandwich, rolled cheese cut cheese into 1/4 squares. put 1 tsp of olive oil on your hands and roll cheese squares into balls. then roll in cumin, curry, or finely chopped herbs, piped herbed mayonnaise or creme fraiche use an icing flower tip and place a fresh or thawed frozen pea atop the piping, layer it place a small spinach leaf, with stem , atop an open-faced sandwich. place a thin slice of hard-boiled egg on top of that and sprinkle with either nutmeg and sea salt, pickled ginger and a dot of wasabi, or a combination of crushed herbs, chopped egg & asparagus finely chop hardboiled eggs, using only half as many whites as yolks, and press onto an open-faced sandwich with a mayonnaise based filling. upon this, lay a short piece of asparagus, citrus , herbs & spices cut small triangles of fresh lemon or orange, removing peel. sprinkle lemon triangles with fresh basil or parsley and orange triangles with cinnamon or curry, grilled vegetables grill red and green peppers, zucchini, or pearl onions. cut peppers into strips, zucchini into squares, and leave pearl onions whole, use a very small cookie cutter to cut hearts from thin slices of pickled beets. or, cut small hearts from bread, dip in melted butter, and sprinkle heavily with curry before toasting in a 350 degree oven, herb or nut dip cut filled tea sandwiches into triangles and butter the long cut side. press this buttered side into crushed s or very finely chopped nuts

extra-virgin olive oil, separated, chicken thighs, skinless and boneless, cut into 1/2 inch strips (or skinless , boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks), salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, lemon, seeded and very thinly sliced, carrots, very thinly sliced (preferably on a mandoline), garlic cloves, very thinly sliced, water, ground cumin, sweet paprika, cinnamon, chicken stock, mixed herb-marinated pitted olive (3 oz), chopped roasted almonds , for serving, couscous , for serving

bread (any type ), tomato puree (or tomato paste), ricotta cheese, dried herbs (any combination), garlic clove, crushed very finely, tabasco sauce , to taste, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste, cheddar cheese, cut very thinly (good quality, mature , i use a potato peeler)

tomatoes, sliced very thin, cucumbers, sliced very thin, green onion , sliced thinly long ways, leaf lettuce, garlic & herb spreadable cheese, oatnut bread, salted sunflower seeds

butter, onion, chopped very small (about 1 cup), stalks celery, chopped very small (about 1 cup), chicken broth, honey, roll of hot spicy sausage, crushed red pepper flakes, herb seasoned stuffing mix

butter, stalks celery, chopped very small (about 1 cup), onion, chopped very small (about 1 cup), chicken broth, herb seasoned stuffing mix, honey, dried cranberries, roasted chopped pecans, slightly beaten egg

frozen spinach, thawed & well-drained, onions, very finely chopped (i use a food processor), dry prepared stuffing (with herbs (i use pepperidge farm), eggs, beaten, butter, melted, parmesan cheese, garlic salt, black pepper

sourdough bread, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, pressed or very finely chopped (or more , to taste), dried mixed italian herbs or 1 tsp italian spices (or be creative and mix your own favourite dried spices)

olive oil, vidalia onion , onionsonion diced (3 cups), habanero, very finely minced (can use more to kick up the heat), head roasted garlic , roasted garlic & pearl onions with herbs, brown sugar, diced tomatoes , seeds and liquid discarded, roasted poblano peppers, stemmed seeded and diced (1 cup, to make check out roasted fresh chilies like poblanos jalapenos bell peppers..), fresh basil, minced, fresh cilantro, minced (a mixture of the herbs as great as well), cumin, salt, fresh lime juice (2 tbsp), vinegar, tomato paste

boneless skinless chicken breast halves (pounded flat to 1/4-inch thickness with a mallet), boursin cheese , with herbs, cut into 4 chunks, walnuts, very finely chopped (approximately ), leaves fresh spinach (or several leaves of baby spinach), salt , to taste, pepper , to taste, dry white wine, red wine and vinegar salad dressing (homemade or purchased), seedless raspberry jam, fresh raspberry, garnish (optional), fresh herb, garnish (optional)

brown rice , rinsed three times and drained (instant or quick works, too, but not as well), water (adjust amount depending on type of rice and method used for cooking), mixed herbs, divided (herbes de provence or fine herbes, e.g.), garlic powder, divided, dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, pitted black olives, drained and rinsed (small), canned artichoke bottoms in water, drained, rinsed, and coarsely chopped, tomatoes, coarsely chopped or 2 cups grape tomatoes, carrots, shaved with a peeler into strips, stalks celery, washed and coarsely chopped, cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped, fresh parsley (chopped ), red onion, coarsely chopped , about 1 cup, roasted cashews (almonds work well, too), capers, sharp cheddar cheese, very coarsely chopped (may also use other sharp or tangy cheese, such as gruyere, feta, even blue), cooked chicken breasts, cold, coarsely chopped, mandarin orange segments, drained and rinsed, hass avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped (1 large or two small), head bronze leaf lettuce, olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, herb seasoning mix (fine herbes or some other commercial blend, your choice), lemon juice, salt & pepper

red tomato puree, canned, west indies creole hot pepper sauce, honey, frisee, washed and torn into pieces, extra-virgin olive oil (preferably andalusian), plus a little more for drizzling, red wine vinegar, recipe simple ceviche with herbs, recipe courtesy of david rosengarten, taste , random house, 1998), very fresh, firm, white-fleshed fish, freshly squeezed lime juice, very ripe tomatoes , about 6 oz each, west indies creole hot pepper sauce, honey, very finely minced green chili, minced cilantro leaves, plus extra leaves for garnish, minced mint leaves, minced chives, extra-virgin olive oil (preferably andalusian) for drizzling

yukon gold potatoes, peeled and very thinly sliced, salt, fresh ground pepper, dried basil (or try thyme or your favorite herb), onion, finely chopped, carrots, peeled and very thinly sliced, vegetable broth

onion, very finely chopped or grated, egg, beaten, ground lamb, stalk celery, very finely chopped, tomato paste, ketchup, dried mixed herbs (chef s choice), worcestershire sauce, fresh white breadcrumbs, barbecue sauce

garlic butter flavored refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, low-fat cheddar cheese, grated (for sprinkling on top ), neufchatel cheese (very soft ), butter (very soft ), chopped cooked turkey, frozen spinach, thawed, green onions, sliced (or to taste), seasoning salt, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, condensed cream of chicken soup (with herb), low-fat cheddar cheese, grated, half-and-half

green asparagus, fresh, rinsed and drained, white pepper, powdered, vegetable stock powder, salmon fillets (north atlantic fresh norwegian, scottish or alaskan), olive oil, butter, plain flour, milk, low fat, cream, fresh herbs , dill, fennel, cilantro, parsley, any combination very finely chopped, onion, medium, very finely chopped, mushrooms , fresh portobellini, white button mushroom, similar, sliced, garlic cloves, crushed, pasta, fresh is best , and flat like tagliatelle, lemon, parmesan cheese, grated (or a similar dry sweet italian cheese), salt , a bit, less is better

extra-virgin olive oil, lean ground sirloin, patted dry, spanish-style chorizo, casing removed and chopped or crumbled (recommended : gaspar s or trois petit cochons), onion, finely chopped, garlic, very thinly sliced, chile peppers, red preferably, very thinly sliced, salt and freshly ground black pepper, fresh chopped oregano, leaves chopped or 1 tsp dried , scant 1/3 palmful, smoked sweet paprika , a slightly mounded palmful, ground arbol or ancho chili powder, a slightly mounded palmful, tomato paste, beef stock, herbs, coarsely chopped , including any mixture of: parsley, thyme, rosemary, oregano, basil or cilantro leaves, shallots or 1 small onion, chopped, garlic, grated or finely chopped, salt and freshly ground black pepper, red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, crusty warm bread , for serving

vegetable oil, potato, peeled and very finely cubed, leek, washed and chopped, vegetable stock, soft spreadable cheese with garlic and herbs, salt & freshly ground black pepper, white bread, soft spreadable cheese with garlic and herbs (or plain if preferred), chopped chives (to garnish )