A great appetizer or salad topping from one of our favorite cookbook authors.
Author: craigboeke3091
Kale Pesto
A rich pesto, great for snacking
Spinach with Garlic and Cumin
A delicious addition to any meal
Andy’s Caesar Salad Dressing
A delicious and foolproof recipe shared with us by Saralyn at Convivium
Green Onion
About Green onions are just young, tender onions. You can eat the entire thing, white bulb to green tip. Storage Store green onions in an unsealed bag in the refrigerator. Cooking Be sure to wash green onions well. Cut off and discard any root remaining on the bulb, and any parts of the top that … Continue reading Green Onion
Oregano
About Oregano is a leafy herb related to mint, thyme and marjoram. Storage Store in the fridge in a loosely closed container or bag. Or, hang it upside down in a place with good air flow. When it’s dry, remove and crush the leaves and store in an airtight container indefinitely. Cooking with this Spice … Continue reading Oregano
Lettuce
About Lettuce is a crisp, mild leafy green. It can be any shade of green or reddish to purplish. The leaves can be flat and round or curly and wavy. Storage Pre-cut lettuce should be kept in a vented container in the vegetable drawer of the fridge. Heads of lettuce can be kept in containers … Continue reading Lettuce
Chives
About Chives are related to onion and have a very similar taste. They grow more easily and abundantly, so they make a great onion substitute for home culinary gardens. Storage Store chives in an unsealed bag in the fridge for a week or more. To dry, place them on a towel in a sunny spot … Continue reading Chives
Mint
About The leaves and flowers are edible. Leaves and flowers are great for garnishing drinks and middle eastern dishes like tabbouleh. There are several varieties of mint: peppermint, chocolate mint, spearmint, apple mint, etc. The differences are subtle and you can use any mint in any recipe. It's fun to experiment and find your favorite, … Continue reading Mint
Kale
About Kale is a dark leafy green that comes in many shades and shapes. Baby kale is harvested when the plant is young; it's more tender so it's more enjoyable raw. Mature kale is larger and still good raw, but perhaps more enjoyable cooked or massaged. Storage Store in an unsealed bag in the fridge … Continue reading Kale
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