Recipes that showcase the magic of herbs

Fresh herbs enhance any recipe

Fresh herbs enhance foods in a way that is unmatched by any other ingredient. These recipes are for cooks who want to become more versatile in using a wide array of fresh herbs and microgreens in everything from soup to dessert.

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Christmas Eve Baked Calamari

Bake Serves 10-12 Ingredients: ¼ cup fresh lemon verbena or lemon balm leaves ¼ cup fresh dill, minced ¼ cup fresh savory or oregano,...

Sonoran Seasoning

Blender or Food Processor Makes 1 cup Ingredients: 1 Tbs pure chili powder 1 Tbs freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbs cumin 3 Tbs fresh...

Baked Scalloped Potatoes with Sonoran Seasoning

Bake Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 4-6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced 2 Tbs unsalted butter, melted Sonoran Seasoning, (recipe follows)...

Oregano-Thyme Tomato Bread

Bake Makes 1 Loaf Ingredients: 2 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tbs fresh oregano thyme, minced 1 Tbs sugar 1...

Country Herb Bread Twist

Bake Makes 1 large Loaf Ingredients: 1 envelope active dry yeast 1 tsp sugar ¼ cup warm water (110°) 2 Tbs (1/4 stick) unsalted butter,...

Vegetables Oreganatto

Stovetop Serves 6 Ingredients: ¾ lb sugar snap peas, trimmed ¾ lb fresh green beans, trimmed 2 tsp fresh oregano, chopped1 shallot,...

Spicy Shrimp

Skillet Serves 8-10 Ingredients: 2 lbs medium-sized raw shrimp 3 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbs garlic, finely minced 2 Tbs shallots,...

Tortellini with Herb Cream Sauce

Grill Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 lb fresh or frozen tortellini 1½ cup whipping cream 1 cup prepared tomato sauce 1½ Tbs fresh oregano,...

Grilled Vegetable Packets Oregano

Grill Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 red potatoes, thinly sliced 2 zucchini, sliced 2 yellow squash, sliced 12 cloves garlic, peeled 2 small...