Fresh pesto is quick and easy to make, and has much better flavor than store bought jars of pesto. What’s more, it’s a great way to use up any basil from the garden before the temperatures get any colder. ‘This recipe omits tree nuts, an ingredient typically found in pesto. For those with allergies, tree [...]
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Savory lemon and herb marinade
We love using marinades as an easy way to add flavor and zip to grilled or baked meats – they are so easy to whip up, and can even tenderize a tougher cut of beef. Just mix the ingredients in a zip top bag, put the meat in, and refrigerate for a few hours to [...]
Peppermint syrup for warm winter drinks
Tis the season for all thing peppermint – candy canes and other minty treats are appearing on store shelves, and peppermint flavored drinks on the coffee house menus. I love peppermint lattes and mochas, but would much rather have the convenience of making them at home than venturing out in the cold to get one, [...]
Salmon packets
Who doesn’t love a present? How about a packet waiting for you at your place at the dinner table, just waiting for you to open it up and see what’s inside? That’s the idea behind these salmon packets – they’re like a little gift at dinnertime. They’re also a snap to make, and the paper [...]
Italian flavored popcorn
Popcorn is one of those snacks it seems almost everyone likes. Whether it’s slathered with that fake movie-theater butter or simply sprinkled with a little salt, popcorn makes a great snack for movie nights or any day of the week. But sometimes plain old buttered or salted popcorn just doesn’t cut it. It’s boring. It’s [...]
5 ways to preserve your herbs
The recent frost advisory in my area was a harsh reminder that the summer months have passed, and soon all the fresh vegetables and herbs growing in the garden will soon be gone. Sadly, most herb plants do not survive the winter. But that doesn’t mean you have to toss them (or, I hope, compost [...]
