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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Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes

Skillet Serves 8-10 Ingredients: 2 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil 2 pint boxes cherry tomatoes 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 3 Tbs chopped fresh...

Walnut Butter Sole

Skillet Serves 4 Ingredients: 1½ lbs fillet of sole Salt and pepper 1 cup dry white wine or water ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 3 Tbs...

Apples and Pears Sautéed with Fresh Nutmeg Thyme

Skillet Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 Tbs butter 2 large Golden Delicious apples, cored and cut into thick slices 3 medium-size red pears,...

Five-Grain Pilaf with Leeks

Stovetop/Bake Serves 8 Ingredients: 6 Tbs (3/4 stick) unsalted butter 2 cups thinly sliced leeks (white part only) ½ cup pearl barley ½...

Spinach and Strawberry Salad and Thyme Vinaigrette

No Cooking Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: 2 bunches fresh spinach, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces 1 pt ripe fresh strawberries,...

Seafood and Sausage Gumbo

Stovetop Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: 6 Tbs (3/4 stick) butter ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 large onion, chopped 3 celery ribs, chopped 1...

Roasted Sea Bass with Lemon Thyme and Parsley Crust

Bake/Broil/Stovetop Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 3-4 lbs whole sea bass Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 Tbs extra-virgin olive...

Puffed Apple Thyme Big Dutch Babies

Bake Serves 4 Ingredients: ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter 3 eggs ¾ cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup milk 2 tart green apples (such as Granny...

Grilled Scallops with Light Thyme Sauce

Grill Serves 4 Ingredients: ½ cup dry white wine ½ cup chicken broth (preferably homemade) 2 shallots, minced 2 Tbs fresh thyme, minced ½...