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Avocado Ice Cream
Serve with Strawberry Basil Tart
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Strawberry Basil Tart
Serve with avocado ice cream. Avocado ice cream is extremely rich and decadent and really is a special treat.
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Grilled Flour and Corn Tortillas
A simple and easy approach to cooking tortillas is to throw them on the grill.
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Grilled Corn on the Cob with Cilantro Lime Butter
Serves 10
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Shrimp and Crab Fresh Corn Enchiladas with Salsa Verde
Serves 6
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Chipotle Herb Marinated Flank Steak
Serves 6
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Cilantro Pesto Grilled Chicken Breasts
Serves 6
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Fresh Cilantro Radish Cabbage Salad
Use as a topping for fajitas or toss with lime juice and enjoy as a salad.
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Red, Yellow and Orange Fresh Bell Pepper Strips
Garnish with Cotija Cheese Crumbles
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Cotija Cheese Crumbles
Use as a garnish
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Fresh Tomato Salsa
Makes approximately 3 cups
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Fresh Guacamole
Makes approximately 3 cups
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Red Basil Syrup
Bottle and refrigerate.
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Red Basil Summer Fruit Sangria
Makes 1 large pitcher
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Jalapeño Mango Margaritas
Makes 1 large pitcher
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Herbal Caper Mayonnaise
Makes 1½ cup
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Chili Chipotle Mayonnaise
Grilled chipotle chicken salad sandwiches with this mayo are perfect for a summertime weekend!
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Pesto Mayonnaise
Makes 2 cups
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Citrus Herb Mayonnaise
This is excellent on grilled tuna burgers, chicken sandwiches, shrimp salads and pasta salads.
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Basic Mayo Recipe
One thing we know to be true; we cannot live a proper summer without mayonnaise. Whether it be on a sandwich, used as a dip for grilled meats and fish, dipped into with French fries or put on salads, mayo (its nickname) is an everyday condiment. By altering the flavor just a smidgen here and…
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Sun-dried Tomato Basil Mustard
This is an excellent condiment on grilled asparagus, grilled fish and seafood or any sandwich, hot dog or burger.
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Fresh Herb Yogurt Mustard
Makes 1½ cups
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Herbed Honey Mustard
Makes 1½ cups
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Spicy Thyme Mustard
Makes 1½ cups
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Basic Whole Grain Mustard Recipe
Makes 1½ cups
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Herb Cocktail Style Ketchup
This is perfect for grilled shrimp or atop a grilled shrimp salad. It is also a special ketchup for grilled fish and calamari.
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Chipotle Herb Ketchup
Makes 2 cups
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Greek Style Mint Ketchup
This is obviously excellent on Greek burgers of lamb, chicken or beef. It is also amazingly delicious on steak sprinkled with crumbled feta.
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Garlic Herb Ketchup
This is a very chunky ketchup with a very garlic-and-herb taste that is also excellent on fries!
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Summer Savory Ketchup
This is lovely herbal ketchup that is simple and a little salty because savory tends to be a very salty herb. It is excellent on grilled fish and grilled vegetables and is also a lovely condiment for a hot dog. Kids love this one because it is simple.
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Fresh Horseradish Tarragon Ketchup
Makes 1 ½ cups
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Basic Ketchup Recipe
Makes 2 ½ cups
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Herbed Grilled Halumi Cheese
Halumi cheese is a traditional Cypriot cheese that is made from a mixture of sheep and goat milk. It has an extremely high melting point so it is often served fried or grilled throughout the Middle East.
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Cypriot Greek Salad
A Greek salad accompanies every meal in Cyprus. This recipe is for a very simple and basic salad made in larger chunks and with more fresh herb leaves than the Greeks typically make.
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Keftedes
A meatball of Middle Eastern style and influence made of bulgur, and a mixture of lamb and beef, spiced according to region but always including fresh mint and coriander leaves.
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Tashi
Tashi is the Cyprus version of tahini with yogurt and a good amount of garlic. It is usually eaten with bread.
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Sweet Fried Basil Leaves
At Ger-Nis, we can’t imagine that there is any herb lover out there who fails to appreciate the newest trend in hot herbs – fried herb leaves!
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Spicy Fried Cilantro Leaves
At Ger-Nis, we can’t imagine that there is any herb lover out there who fails to appreciate the newest trend in hot herbs – fried herb leaves!
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Fried Chives
At Ger-Nis, we can’t imagine that there is any herb lover out there who fails to appreciate the newest trend in hot herbs – fried herb leaves!
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Basic Fried Herb Leaves Medley
At Ger-Nis, we can’t imagine that there is any herb lover out there who fails to appreciate the newest trend in hot herbs – fried herb leaves!
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Pineapple Mint Iced Red Bush Tea
In the summer we get hot, and when we get hot our natural tendency is to drink something refreshing. Experts may tell us that water is the best thing to drink, but we human beings get bored with the same old thing even if it is good for us. Drinking tea has come back into…
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Israeli Iced Tea (lemon, thyme, sage, mint, black tea)
In the summer we get hot, and when we get hot our natural tendency is to drink something refreshing. Experts may tell us that water is the best thing to drink, but we human beings get bored with the same old thing even if it is good for us. Drinking tea has come back into…
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Citrus Basil Iced Tea
In the summer we get hot, and when we get hot our natural tendency is to drink something refreshing. Experts may tell us that water is the best thing to drink, but we human beings get bored with the same old thing even if it is good for us. Drinking tea has come back into…
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Honey Mint Iced Tea
In the summer we get hot, and when we get hot our natural tendency is to drink something refreshing. Experts may tell us that water is the best thing to drink, but we human beings get bored with the same old thing even if it is good for us. Drinking tea has come back into…
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Chilled Tomato and Basil Soup
This is a delightful way to enjoy tomatoes and basil on the hottest days of summer. This soup’s uniqueness, lovely texture and subtle cool flavors make it an excellent choice for a lunch party.
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Simple Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil
This is a truly decadent yet unbelievably simple recipe that captures the essence of slow roasted tomatoes together with basil. Serve over warm crusty bread or pasta, chicken or fish. It is also excellent over fresh steamed broccoli or green beans.
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BBT Sandwich (Bacon, Basil and Tomato)
A simple twist on a tomato classic!
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Sicilian Caper, Basil and Tomato Salsa
Although traditionally enjoyed with grilled mackerel, this is a truly delightful mixture that can stand on its own; the flavors are perfect together.
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Sicilian Basil, Onion and Tomato Salad
Tomato and basil recipes are easy and always foolproof because it is difficult to mess up this perfect pair; they complement each other no matter what. Enjoy the bounty of basil and tomatoes and let summer’s best pairing satisfy you beyond measure!
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Basil, Romano Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad
Tomato and basil recipes are easy and always foolproof because it is difficult to mess up this perfect pair; they complement each other no matter what. Enjoy the bounty of basil and tomatoes and let summer’s best pairing satisfy you beyond measure!
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Tandoori Herb Barbecue Sauce
Tandoori is basically marinated meat grilled over an open fire, in a tandoori grill or in a clay covered pot with an intensely hot and smoky fire to cook the meats.
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Teriyaki Chive Barbecue Sauce
Teriyaki is a traditional Japanese grilling sauce.
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Honey Mustard Herb Barbecue Sauce
This is an extremely fresh and very herby recipe that is excellent on chicken and steaks, but it is truly perfection on grilled onions.
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Chipotle Herb Barbecue Sauce
This is a sure fire south of the border specialty because it is spicy and zesty and fresh as can be. It’s also super easy, yet super decadent.
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Tarragon Peach Barbecue Sauce
This sauce is a delightful way to incorporate sweet summer peaches into savory outdoor grilling. Peaches and tarragon are an amazing pair and mix into a fresh, sweet, tangy flavor in this recipe.
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Spring Cilantro Carrot Sesame Noodles
Homemade pasta is incredibly easy and quick to make, offering the options for flavor diversity. It is simple and cheap and with very few tools needed, we recommend every kitchen being equipped with a pasta maker/pasta roller, they are relatively inexpensive and they allow you to roll the pasta extremely thin and cut the pasta…
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Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Fresh Spring Market Vegetables in a Lemony Herb Broth
Homemade pasta is incredibly easy and quick to make, offering the options for flavor diversity. It is simple and cheap and with very few tools needed, we recommend every kitchen being equipped with a pasta maker/pasta roller, they are relatively inexpensive and they allow you to roll the pasta extremely thin and cut the pasta…
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Spinach Herb Ricotta Cannelloni with Fresh Tomatoes and Lemon
Homemade pasta is incredibly easy and quick to make, offering the options for flavor diversity. It is simple and cheap and with very few tools needed, we recommend every kitchen being equipped with a pasta maker/pasta roller, they are relatively inexpensive and they allow you to roll the pasta extremely thin and cut the pasta…
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Fava Bean and Fennel Orzo with Lemon Dill Pesto & Feta
Homemade pasta is incredibly easy and quick to make, offering the options for flavor diversity. It is simple and cheap and with very few tools needed, we recommend every kitchen being equipped with a pasta maker/pasta roller, they are relatively inexpensive and they allow you to roll the pasta extremely thin and cut the pasta…
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Fresh Herb Pasta with Morels and Rocolla
Homemade pasta is incredibly easy and quick to make, offering the options for flavor diversity. It is simple and cheap and with very few tools needed, we recommend every kitchen being equipped with a pasta maker/pasta roller, they are relatively inexpensive and they allow you to roll the pasta extremely thin and cut the pasta…
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Fresh Herb Pappardelle with Peas, Fennel, Tomatoes and Sausage With Pecorino Herb Sprinkle
Homemade pasta is incredibly easy and quick to make, offering the options for flavor diversity. It is simple and cheap and with very few tools needed, we recommend every kitchen being equipped with a pasta maker/pasta roller, they are relatively inexpensive and they allow you to roll the pasta extremely thin and cut the pasta…
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Fresh Herb Pasta
Homemade pasta is incredibly easy and quick to make, offering the options for flavor diversity. It is simple and cheap and with very few tools needed, we recommend every kitchen being equipped with a pasta maker/pasta roller, they are relatively inexpensive and they allow you to roll the pasta extremely thin and cut the pasta…
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Ginger Honey Mint Dressing
Serve over fresh tropical fruit like spring mangoes, papaya and pineapples……
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Strawberry Basil Champagne Vinaigrette
Serve with a spinach & strawberry salad with almonds
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Balsamic Herbed Tahini
Serve with mixed baby greens or mesclun mix salad
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Curry Cilantro Mint Yogurt Dressing
Serve over Cauliflower salad, use for curry chicken salad or with a fresh pea salad.
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Cucumber Feta Dill Dressing
Serve over a spring pea and radish salad
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Herby Anchovy Garlic Dressing
Serve over baby romaine leaves with hearty herb croutons
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Pesto Buttermilk Dressing
Makes approx 1 ½ cups
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Herbal Honey Mustard Dressing
Serve with a butter leaf lettuce and red onion salad
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French Tomato Tarragon Dressing
Serve over fresh steamed asparagus
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Buttermilk Herb Ranch Dressing
Here are some of our favorite classic salad dressings and some more exotic ones all enhanced with fresh herbs! Try the dressings as dips, marinades, on vegetables, in rice, quinoa and bean salads and on fresh fruit and fruit salads.
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Meyer Lemon Parfaits with Fresh Blueberries, Toasted Coconut, and Bay Leaf Whipped Cream
For dessert, keep it fresh and simple
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Herbed Cabbage Slaw and Buttermilk Herb Ranch Dressing
For a side dish
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Herbed Couscous
A deliciously light accompaniment to your fish is herbed couscous.
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Herb Roasted Salmon
A great herbal marinade.
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Kottbullar
Kottbullar, Swedish meatballs are one of the best known of all the Swedish delicacies.
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Palt
Palt is a traditional Swedish dumpling made with meat and shredded raw potatoes.
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Moisturizing Honey Mint Foot Sweat Lodge
Spending a little bit of time taking care of one’s feet is quite simple. Usually our homes have everything we need for a gentle and relaxing foot bath & home pedicure that will beat even the most expensive salon treatments! And its only 5 simple steps…….
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Sugar Mint Foot Scrub
Spending a little bit of time taking care of one’s feet is quite simple. Usually our homes have everything we need for a gentle and relaxing foot bath & home pedicure that will beat even the most expensive salon treatments! And its only 5 simple steps…….
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Fresh Herbal Foot Soak
Spending a little bit of time taking care of one’s feet is quite simple. Usually our homes have everything we need for a gentle and relaxing foot bath & home pedicure that will beat even the most expensive salon treatments! And its only 5 simple steps…….
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Mango Sage BBQ Sugar
Sprinkle pork, chicken or baby back ribs with the sugar concoction before or during grilling.
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Herbal Sugar Cubes
Use other types of sugar, turbando, raw cane, etc. and other herbs: Red Basil Sugar cubes, Citrus basil sugar cubes, Mintsugar cubes, Lemon mint sugar cubes, Blood Orange Lemon Thyme Sugar cubes…
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Whiskey Citrus Basil Smash
Makes many drinks
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Ginger Citrus Basil Cosmopolitans with Citrus Basil Sugared Rims
Serve herbal sugars on the rims of fancy drinks, sprinkle over fruits or fruit salads, sprinkle on meats, vegetables and seafood before grilling to enhance cartelization, scatter on top of fresh butter cookies or pound cake, serve in little bowls for tea, or make your own flavored whipping cream by adding herbal sugar to heavy…
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Raw Herbal Sugar Basic Recipe
Makes 1 ½ cup sugar
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Baked Herbal Sugar Basic Recipe
Makes 1 ½ cup sugar
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Horseradish and Tarragon Pickled Gold Beets
Makes 4 cups
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Cilantro Curry Pickled Cauliflower
Makes 3 cups
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Pickled Shrimp & Fennel
Makes 3 cups
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Pickled Chili Ginger Mint Cucumbers & Red Spring Onions
Makes 2 cups
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Pickled Asparagus with Mint & Lemon
Makes 1 bunch pickled asparagus In a world where dinner parties, picnics, holiday & religious gatherings, and lazy Sundays still prevail, a beautiful glass jar of homemade pickled vegetables or fruits makes a unique and thoughtful gift.
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Portobello Herb Burger
Vegetables are a modern alternative for vegetarian and vegans. For meat eaters, these veggie burgers have such a great taste and texture that even the biggest hamburger fans will choose it.
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Black Bean Cilantro Burger
Vegetables are a modern alternative for vegetarian and vegans. For meat eaters, these veggie burgers have such a great taste and texture that even the biggest hamburger fans will choose it.
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Veggie Herb Burger
Vegetables are a modern alternative for vegetarian and vegans. For meat eaters, these veggie burgers have such a great taste and texture that even the biggest hamburger fans will choose it.
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Andouille Beef Burger with Sundried Tomato Herb Aioli
Sausage is a sweet or spicy but always moist alternative that adds a sense of drama to your meal.
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Greek Lamb Burgers with Rocolla
Lamb is a super juicy burger option, but keep in mind that lamb is a flavor that people tend to love or hate.
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Southwest Turkey Burger with Cilantro Avocado
Burgers with herbs and a modern day twist. Recipe makes four 6 oz. burgers.
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BBQ Mango Chicken Herb Burger
Burgers with herbs and a modern day twist. Recipe makes four 6 oz. burgers.
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Salmon Burger with Mustard Dill Sauce
Burgers with herbs and a modern day twist. Recipe makes four 6 oz. burgers.