The Herb Guild

Zach is the grandson of member, Jackie Crosier. We wish him well and much success in his future assignment as a Marine.    

Basil Lemonade Combine the following and chill for 8 hours. Strain. Good for up to 3 days. 12 Cups cold water 2/ 12 oz. frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 1/3 Cup sugar ¼ lime juice ½-1 Cup fresh basil leaves, rubbed between your hands and torn To serve: Place ice cubes in a tall glass and garnish with lemon slices and fresh basil springs. Purple basil or cinnamon basil can also be used.

Crusted Coriander Tilapia recipe 6 Tilapia filets, pat dry with a paper towel before dredging in herb rub. Rub: 1/4 Cup coarse ground Coriander seeds, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon Kosher or Sea Salt. After rubbing this mixture on both sides of each fish filet, saute in olive oil for 4 minutes until done. Fish filets are cooked when the flesh appears opague white.

Cilantro Pesto Recipes

• 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
• ¹⁄₂ cup almonds
• 3 large garlic cloves
• ¹⁄₄ cup grated parmesan cheese
• ¹⁄₄ cup olive oil
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt

Process all of the ingredients in a Food Processor or Bullet. Serve with crackers or your favorite Mexican entree. Food.com

 

Spring at Longwood Garden 2017 Blue Poppies

The Glasshouse Conservatory

Photos by member, Barb Armstrong

     

Keukenhof Gardens, Holland

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