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Cornmeal Crust Ricotta Fig Tartlets
Makes 6 Tartlets Ingredients 1 batch cornmeal crust, refrigerated 1 pound fresh ricotta cheese 2 eggs¼ cup raw sugar 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped Pinch of cinnamon 1 teaspoon orange zest 1 pint of fresh figs, cut in half ½  teaspoon lavender flowers (optional) Directions Make sure the batch of cornmeal…
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The Lavender Beet
Ingredients 1 ounces of vodka ½ ounce lillet blanc 1 ounce lavender beet syrup* ¼ ounce fresh orange juice ½ ounce lemon juice Orange Peel Lavender Flower In a shaker filled with ice, combine the vodka, lillet, beet syrup and citrus juice and shake gently until the mixture gets cold. Strain into a low ball…
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Lavender Beet Sweet Vinegar Syrup
Ingredients ¼ cup beet juice 1 cup sugar ¾ cup water ¼ cup orange juice 1 tablespoon orange zest 1 tablespoon fresh lavender flowers (1-2 teaspoons dried) ½ cup black current vinegar Directions In a medium sauce pan, whisk together the beet juice, sugar, water, orange juice and zest and lavender flowers and bring to…
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The Bourbon Beet
Ingredients 2 ounces bourbon (Four Roses) ½ ounce crème de violet ½ ounce lemon juice ¼ ounce Lavender Beet Sweet Vinegar Syrup* Brooklyn Hemispherical Blueberry Bitters (optional) Edible Flower Garnish (violets or pansies) Directions Combine all ingredients (except edible flower garnish) in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled cocktail…
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Spring Herbal Pavlova Cups with Rhubarb Rosemary Granita and Beet Lavender Flower Syrup
Serves 6-8 Ingredients For pavlovas 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon fresh sage leaves 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves 1 teaspoon fresh lavender flowers 3 egg whites 3 tablespoons cold water 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar For granita 2 cups water 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped 1 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped 1 teaspoon…
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Orange Lavender Flower Syrup
Ingredients ½ cup honey 1 cup water ¼ cup turbinado sugar 1 tablespoon lavender flowers 1 tablespoon orange zest 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped Directions In a small sauce pan, whisk the honey, water, sugar and herbs together while bringing to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for 5 minutes, take off…
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Lavender Lemon Pastis
Makes 1 drink Ingredients 1 cup water 1 tablespoon lavender flowers 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 cup sugar 2 ounces pastis (ricard) 4 ounces cold water Directions Make the simple syrup by adding the water, lavender, lemon zest and sugar into a medium saucepan and bring to a slow boil, reduce heat and simmer for…
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Lavender Fairy Dust
Makes 1 cup Ingredients 1 cup powdered sugar, white 2 tablespoons dried lavender flowers Directions Rub dry lavender flowers between your fingers creating a powder, mix with powdered sugar and voila!
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Lavender Peach Doughnuts Bites Tossed with Lavender Fairy Dust
Makes 30 bites Ingredients 2 cups all purpose white flour ¼ cup almond flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons fresh lavender, chopped fine 2 teaspoons sea salt ½ cup whole milk, room temperature ¼ cup plain white Greek yogurt ¼ cup fresh peach puree 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1…
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Lavender Orange Herbal Iced Tea With Orange Twists
Makes 1 large pitcher Ingredients ¼ cup fresh lavender flowers 1 tablespoon orange zest ½ cup orange juice 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup turbinado sugar or raw unprocessed sugar 1 cup water 2 earl grey tea bags Ice Water Orange Twists for garnish Directions In a medium saucepan combine the flowers, sugar, orange zest,…
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Lavender Lemonade
Makes ½ Gallon Ingredients 1 cup lavender lemon sugar syrup, recipe below (see note*) 1 cup lemon juice (10 to 12 big juicy lemons) 1 tablespoon fresh lavender flowers 5 cups water 2 cups sparkling water Directions In a one gallon pitcher combine lavender lemon sugar syrup, lemon juice, lavender flowers, water, and sparkling water,…
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Lavender Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Serves 4-6 Ingredients For the brine 1 tablespoon lemon zest 2 lemons sliced Juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lavender leaves and flowers ½ cup honey 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, cracked 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 tablespoon of the following herbs, chopped fine: thyme, rosemary, savory, marjoram 1 cup salt 2 gallon hot water (no…
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Honey & Lavender Champagne
Serves 4-5 Ingredients 1 teaspoon fresh lavender flowers ½ cup wildflower honey Lavender wands Champagne, Prosecco or Cava, cold Directions In a small sauce pan combine the lavender flowers with the honey and heat on low. Let infuse warmly for about 10 minutes. Let stand for another 10 minutes and then scoop out the flowers…
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Lavender Fig Compote
Makes 1 cup Ingredients 1 pound fresh black figs, ripe & sweet, de-stemmed & chopped 1 cup lavender syrup 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cinnamon stick 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped fine Directions Place all ingredients in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer…
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Lavender Lemon Sugar Syrup
Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 2 tablespoons lemon zest ½ cup fresh lavender flowers or 2 tablespoons dried Directions In a medium saucepan, over medium-low heat, add sugar, water, lemon zest and lavender flowers warm through until sugar is dissolved. Take syrup off heat and let cool until ready to use. *Note: If…
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Lavender Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Serves 4-6 Ingredients For the brine 1 tablespoon lemon zest 2 lemons sliced Juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lavender leaves and flowers ½ cup honey 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, cracked 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 tablespoon of the following herbs, chopped fine; thyme, rosemary, savory, marjoram 1  cup salt 2 gallons hot water (no…
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Honey & Lavender Champagne
Serves 4-5 Ingredients 1 teaspoon fresh lavender flowers ½ cup wildflower honey Lavender wands Cold sparkling wine Directions In a small sauce pan combine the lavender flowers with the honey and heat on low. Let infuse warmly for about 10 minutes. Let stand for another 10 minutes and then scoop out the flowers and discard. …
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Herbs de Provence
One of the best dried herb mixes! Wonderful on grilled meats and fish and breads. A fresh version is also a heavenly additive to your summer culinary repertoire. Ingredients 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh summer savory, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram, chopped…
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Winter Wind Down Lavender & Sage Bath
Ingredients ¼ cup lavender flowers, fresh or dried ½ cup fresh sage leaves ½ cup whole oats ¼ cup powdered milk 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt ¼ cup almond oil Directions Prepare a piece of cheesecloth by cutting it into a 12 X 12 inch square and set aside. Crumble up all herbs, releasing the…
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Stress Relieving Herbal Bath
Ingredients ½ cup fresh rosemary leaves ¼ cup lavender flowers, dried or fresh 1 cup Epsom salt 2 tablespoons olive oil Directions Prepare a piece of cheesecloth by cutting it into a 12 X 12 inch square and set aside. Crumble up all herbs, releasing the oils. Lay the cheese cloth out flat, and pile…
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Lavender White Hot Chocolate
Serves 4-5 INGREDIENTS 1 cup water 1 lemon myrtle tea bag or 1 tablespoon lemon myrtle tea 1 tablespoon fresh lavender leaves 1 vanilla bean, split open ½ cup light brown sugar 4 cups milk 8 ounces white chocolate, chopped fine Lavender leaves, for garnish Bee pollen, for garnish (optional) DIRECTIONS In a large sauce…
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Bourbon Persimmon Lavender Glazed Ham
Wine Pairing: Ch. De Trinquevedel Tavel Rosé 2009, France. This one is a tough pairing the the potent floral lavender and the spicy sweet persimmon next to the smoky and salty ham. This French rosé is perfect for all. It is bright and bold but with spicy undertones that lend well to the persimmons, and…
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Lavender Lemonade
Makes ½ Gallon INGREDIENTS 1 cup lavender lemon sugar syrup, recipe below (see note*) 1 cup lemon juice (10 to 12 big juicy lemons) 1 tablespoon fresh lavender flowers 5 cups water 2 cups sparkling water PREPARATION In a one gallon pitcher combine lavender lemon sugar syrup, lemon juice, lavender flowers, water, and sparkling water,…
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Polenta Cake with Summer Stone Fruit
INGREDIENTS 1½ cup (6 ounces) all purpose flour ¼ cup yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda 6 tablespoons butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ cup buttermilk PREPARATION Preheat oven to 350ËšF. Combine dry ingredients. Cream butter,…
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Lavender White Chocolate Cocoa
This season’s hot herb trend will definitely warm you up: herbal cocoa and infused milks are making their steamy appearance just in time to fortify you against fall’s brisk, nippy air…
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Yogurt Panna Cotta with Lavendar Honey
Start off the afternoon or evening by greeting your hard-working guests with a fresh and fruity spritzer, setting the tone for a day of relaxation and rejuvenation. The goal is to provide an oasis within your home, be it a small apartment or a home in the country, the atmosphere should feel tranquil and peaceful. …
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Beer Battered Lavender Belgium White Ale Fish & chips
Beer is such an enjoyable drink in the summer time that it’s easy to forget it’s potential for being a wonderful seasoning and flavor agent, changing ordinary into extraordinary food.
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Rosemary Lavender Buttermily Donuts With Lavender Sugar
Here are a few of our latest ideas for spring’s best & most herby, fresh & light desserts!