Stevia
Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) is a perennial plant native to Paraguay and Brazil, and is a member of the sunflower (Asteraceae) family. Stevia is widely known for its sweet leaves which serve as the basis for a commercially produced sugar substitute by the same name. Its active ingredient, steviol glycosides, are... Read More
Sage
Sage, (Salvia officinalis) is a woody stemmed evergreen perennial herb also known as ‘common sage’ and ‘garden sage.’ It has aromatic, thick veined light grey leaves that feel velvety to the touch, and when it flowers, its blossoms are blue to purple. Native to the Mediterranean, sage is a member... Read More
French Tarragon
French tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus ‘Sativa’) is a frost sensitive perennial with dark, slender aromatic leaves on long stems growing 18 to 24 inches tall. Tarragon rarely flowers or produces seed — it slowly spreads roots underground. Cuttings or divisions are used to propagate the plant. Tarragon is prized by chefs... Read More
Boneless Roasted Leg of Lamb
The fresh flavors of lemon, garlic and rosemary are the perfect complement for roasted lamb. Serve lamb with English roasted potatoes, asparagus or sautéed glazed baby carrots. INGREDIENTS 2 lemons, zested and juiced 5 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced 2... Read More
Olives Al Forno (Roasted Olives with Herbs)
INGREDIENTS 4 cups mixed, unpitted olives (i.e., picholine, nicoise, and kalamata) 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Wide zest strips of peel from 1 lemon and 1 orange 4 dried bay leaves 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves (removed from stems) 1 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, chopped Garlic Confit (recipe below) 1/4... Read More
Tuscan Lemon and Rosemary Marinated Chicken
INGREDIENTS 1 3 1⁄2-lb. chicken, cut into 8 pieces 1⁄ 2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1⁄ 2 cup fresh rosemary leaves 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1⁄ 4 cup fresh lemon juice 10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 lemon, peel removed, pith and pulp chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground... Read More
Rosemary
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a woody perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. Like many herbs, it is native to the mint family Lamiaceae. This aromatic herb with its distinctive resinous flavor has evergreen, needle-like leaves between 1 and 1.5 inches in length and is used in cooking as well as... Read More
Catnip
Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a perennial ornamental plant also known as catmint or catswort, and is generally believed to have earned its common name due to the strong level of attraction many cats have to it. A member of the mint (Lamiaceae) family, catnip can grow to between 20 and... Read More