Category Archives: Cooking With Herbs

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Bouquet Garni Herb Bundles – How to Make, Recipe for Fresh and Dried, and Time Saving Tips

Ever come across a recipe calling for bouquet garni, and you’re not quite sure what it is?  Or every time you want to make a recipe calling for bouquet garni, you are off to the store to get the fresh herbs, or just decide to pass on the recipe?  Then this article is for you 🙂
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For The Love Of Dandelions 💛💛 How Do You Eat Dandelions

I was talking with my friend Lynn last week. And she has a field of dandelions ☺️ that she was ready to mow down😨  When she she asked if they were good for anything, I quickly answered “Yes!”

So glad she asked☺️  Lynn runs the popular low-carb blog TravelingLowCarb.com and just so happens dandelion greens are nutritious and low-carb.

In fact, you can eat the entire dandelion plant.  Dandelions are native to Eurasia, and were brought over by early settlers who grew them in their gardens as food and herbal.

For all my friends who have dandelions in your gardens (dandelions coming soon to my garden), here’s a few suggestions of what you can do with this popular ‘weed’: Continue reading

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Rosemary Bean Salad ; Super Easy and Delicious 😋

Rosemary and beans are a great combination.  And a perfect use for the tender cuttings of an indoor rosemary plant is a rosemary and bean salad.

This super easy bean salad is my favourite use for the rosemary trimmings 😊 Continue reading

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Super Easy Garlic Chives with Chili Garlic Sauce

When garlic chives are plentiful in the garden, I make this super simple and delicious quick stir-fry side dish with them.

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Here’s how to make garlic chives with chili garlic sauce.  Enjoy 🙂 Continue reading

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Herb Dip For Veggies – Creamy Delicious and Easy To Make

Years ago, when my kids were younger and I was trying to get them to eat veggies, I went searching on the internet for a veggie dip that was better than the store-bought dips 🥕🥦


I found one we all liked, and have been making variations of this creamy herb dip every since.  It’s become a party hit too! 🎈 (Makes for an awesome chip dip as well). Continue reading

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Easy Beef Stew – Using That Stash Of Herbs In The Freezer

beef-stew-herbsBeef stew is wonderfully hearty and comforting meal in the winter.  I love that I can fix it and forget it.

And having a stash of herbs in the freezer adds quick and easy flavours to the stew… Continue reading

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Herb Wine Marinade Salmon – Easy and Delicious :)

grilled-salmon-herb-wine-marinadeQuick and easy herb and wine marinade for salmon 🙂       Continue reading

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Baked Sausage and Potato with Sage

baked sausage potato sageBaked  sausage with potatoes and sage is a really easy dish with very little prep time. Then the oven takes over and does all the magic to create a delicious dinner.

A couple of days ago, I had some Italian sausage and was staring at it, wondering what I could make for dinner that was quick and easy. Continue reading

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