The artichoke is actually a species of thistle and is available year round in different varieties. Perennial types are round and seasonal annual types are conical shaped. The artichoke is edible right before the plant comes into full bloom. The edible parts of the flower …
A flavorful sauce made of parsley and cilantro. It makes a great sauce for anything grilled, and also makes a great marinade. Thin out the sauce with more olive oil and red wine vinegar, if desired.
Romesco doubles as a dip for veggies and a sauce for meats and poultry. Smoked paprika is a must for this recipe.
Delicious and different recipe for slaw using Napa, green, and purple cabbage with a lime and soy vinaigrette.
The best things about having a garden? Giving gifts like these to friends and family. 🙂
If you have olives, you should be making tapenade right now. This recipe uses three different olives: black Greek, Kalamata, and green olives. Serve by itself with fresh baked herb crackers, or as a base for roasted pepper crudité. Finely chop the olives, or use …
When planning a zone-adaptable list, the only thing you need is to learn the date of the last frost in your area and adjust the planting times for each plant. Some plants thrive in cooler weather, while others require warmer soil for proper seed germination. …
Watercress is a pungent and peppery green that pairs well with citrus. This simple salad uses watercress with a base mixture of different herbs: cilantro, chervil, and basil. The lemon vinaigrette is light and simple which lets the flavor of the watercress and herbs shine through.
Napa cabbage, red cabbage, and green cabbage combine as the base for a slaw with a Thai-spiced dressing. The vinaigrette dressing is spiced with Thai chiles, Thai basil, lime, soy sauce, ginger and garlic.
Put your garden harvest to good use with veggie pizza. Here is a classic pizza dough recipe for your files.