And because a garden can’t be complete without flowers.
Month: May 2015
Parsley
Fresh Parsley, along with Basil this is one of my all time favorites! I use Parsley for my pasta’s, sauces and in salad’s
Oregano
I love having fresh herbs in my garden. I have been using Oregano for my Salsa’s
Swiss Chard
It’s time to use the first batch of Swiss Chard from my garden. I keep it simple. I saute it in a pan with butter and sea salt. I like to serve it with Salmon, and steamed rice.
Pico De Gallo
1 small yellow onion, finely diced 2 roma tomatoes, chopped 2 limes, juiced 1/2 bunch cilantro 1 Jalapeno, finely diced, seeds removed 1 tsp. sea salt Mix all ingredients in a bowl, Adjust anything you would like. You can leave the seeds and veins in the jalapeno if you want spice. Add more ingredients as …
Simple Greek Salad
Salad: 1/2 Bunch romaine lettuce. Rinsed, dried, and chopped 2 Whole ripe roma tomatoes, rinsed, wedged, and sliced in half 1/2 Cucumber, peeled, diced 1/2 Red onion, thinly sliced, 15 Kalamata olives 3 oz Crumbled feta cheese Fresh Parsley Dressing: 1/3 – 1/4 Cup olive oil 2 TB Red wine vinegar 1 tsp Sugar 1 …
Potato Cream Cheese Soup
2 Tb Butter 1/2 Cup, chopped onions 1/4 Cup, finely diced celery 2 Tb Flour 3 Cups, peeled, shredded potatoes (I used gold potato’s) 3 Cups, low salt Chicken Broth 1/2 Cup, sour cream 4 oz Cream cheese 2 TB cooked ham ( I diced up lunch meat) 1/2 tsp Dill Salt and Pepper to …
Creamed Spinach
2 Pounds fresh spinach, washed and stems removed 2 TB Butter 1 Medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 Cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp fresh ground pepper 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 Cup heavy cream Melt the butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, cook until …