Make an herbal sauce
One of our favorite herbal recipes is a Green Goddess
Dressing. It’s a quick and easy blended sauce that
can be paired with just about anything (more vegetables,
anyone?). Blend 2 cups of stemmed herbs
(try chives, tarragon and parsley), 2 cloves garlic, 2
anchovy fillets (packed in oil works best), the juice
of 1 lemon, and 1 Tbsp sherry vinegar until smooth.
Add ½ cup each of plain Greek yogurt and canola
oil, blend until smooth; season with salt and pepper
to taste.
Learn how to chiffonade (“shif-oh-nod”)
Chiffonade is a slicing technique to create thin
strips of herbs for an elegant garnish. You can fancify
even the simplest of foods, like pizza, with this
simple technique. Mint, basil and flat-leaved herbs
can all be cut chiffonade style and the preparation
will release even more flavor.
So how do you chiffonade? De-stem your herbs and
make a stack of 4-5 leaves. Gently roll the leaves
lengthwise. Using a sharp knife, gently slice the roll
of herbs into thin strips.
Find the right pairings (with chart)
There are dozens of culinary herbs to choose from,
but don’t let the options overwhelm you. Use this
chart to help you pair the right herbs with the right
ingredients.
If you’re eager for more, visit our blogs for more recipes and
consider joining Smoot’s Flavor Farm’s herbal subscription
this summer. Each week you’ll receive a bouquet of fresh
herbs paired with simple recipes for you to foster the flavor
in your kitchen. There are a limited number of spots available
for 2020. Contact Lindsay for more information.
Smoot’s Flavor Farm was started in 2019 by Pullman local,
Lindsay Myron. Rooted at the base of Smoot Hill, 10 miles
north of Pullman, Smoot’s Flavor Farm specializes in culinary
and tea herbs for professional chefs, fanatic foodies
and experimental enthusiasts across
the Inland Northwest.
[email protected]
Smootsflavorfarm.com
IG: @Smoots_Flavor_Farm
Anna Grindeland is a local dietitian
who believes in separating fact from
myth when it comes to good nutrition.
She offers individual nutrition counseling
to adults and children at her
independent nutrition practice, Three
Forks Nutrition, located in downtown
Pullman.
[email protected]
threeforksnutrition.com
IG: @threeforksnutrition
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