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.

Bon appetit!

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Barbequed Game Hens, Thai Style

Grill Serves 8 Ingredients: 4 Cornish game hens ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro 1 Tbs freshly ground black pepper 12 garlic cloves, minced...

Gratin of Fennel and Lovage

Bake Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients: 2 Tbs canola oil ½ lb quartered and cored fennel bulbs (fronds removed) 1 cup lovage stalks, cut into ½"...

Lovage and Basil Soup

Stovetop Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: 2 Tbs butter 1 Tbs canola oil 2 cups yellow onions, chopped ½ lb potatoes, peeled and cut into ½"...

Lovage Frittata

Bake Serves 4 Ingredients: 3 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium baking potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium onion, peeled and...

Cornish Hens with Lovage Stuffing

Bake Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 small onion, minced 1 carrot, finely diced ⅓ cup fresh lovage, finely chopped (use the tender young shoots...

Vegetable Stock

Stovetop Makes 8 Cups Ingredients: 8 cups water 1 cup dry white wine 1 yellow onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tomatoes, chopped...

Lovage Bloody Mary

Makes 2 quarts Ingredients: 1½ cups vodka 6 cups tomato juice ½ cup lemon or lime juice 4 tsp grated horseradish, fresh or preserved in...

Beta Soup with Lovage

Stovetop Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 Tbs canola or extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup yellow onions, diced ¼ cup lovage stems, thinly sliced 2...

Chicken with Tarragon

Bake Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 2 small broiling chickens, cut up or halved Butter Salt and pepper to taste 1-2 cloves garlic, finely...