eat Green: Ways to eat the abundance
Garlic herb butter requires only three simple ingredients: fresh garlic (or you can use jarred), herbs, and (surprise!) butter.
- Garlic herb butter requires only three simple ingredients: fresh garlic (or you can use jarred), herbs, and (surprise!) butter.
- Start by cubing the butter and let it come to room temperature. Mince the garlic and the herb. You can use a single herb (in this case, oregano) or a combination.
- Combine the butter, garlic, and herbs in a bowl and mash well with the back of a spoon. You can also use a hand mixer for a smoother consistency. Chill until ready to serve.
- Sweet corn and cheddar quesadillas are quick and easy; simply shear off the corn, grate the cheese, and saute on a tortilla. Serve with salsa and sour cream.
- Make your own herb dressing by combining 1/4 cup minced herbs with 3 tablespoons water, 1/4 cup vinegar, and 1/3 cup oil. Add fresh lime or lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Great combos: cilantro and lime; basil, oregano, and garlic; lemon balm and lemon juice; mint and lemon juice; rosemary and cracked pepper.
- Use up those garden-ripe tomatoes and make the freshest, best tomato soup you've ever had. Peel and puree a few large tomatoes; strain out seeds if you like. Combine in a sauce pan with about a quart of chicken broth. Season with sea salt. Serve with buttered toast and minced basil.
- For stirfry or curry, start with uniformly chopped vegetables. The smaller the dice, the quicker the veggies will cook.
- Make fried rice by heating oil in a large skillet or wok. Add in two to three cups of cooked white rice and pour in soy sauce to taste.
- You can add vegetables to rice as you cook it or cook your veggies and meat separately and combine at the table.
- A simple Thai-style soup is a great way to enjoy summer produce. Heat broth to boiling and pour over thinly sliced squash, tomatoes, carrots, herbs, and whatever else catches your fancy. The vegetables will be crisp-tender, incredibly fresh and full of flavor. Top with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- More >
