Recipes – Ger-nis

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  • Zucchini & Chili Mint Salad

    Zucchini & Chili Mint Salad

    Serves 2 Ingredients 2 zucchinis, cut into ribbons (using a mandolin) ½ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspon lemon juice 1 glove garlic, chopped superfine 1 teaspoon fresh red chili, deseeded and chopped superfine 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted Salt Directions In a mixing bowl mix…

  • Mango Mint Smoothie

    Makes 2-10 ounce smoothies INGREDIENTS 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, seed removed, and chopped ½ cup fresh mint leaves ½ cup water ½ cup ice Juice of one lime 3 tablespoons honey DIRECTIONS Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

  • Herbal Berry Antioxidant Smoothie

    Makes 2-10 ounce smoothie INGREDIENTS ¼ cup fresh or frozen blueberries ¼ cup fresh or frozen raspberries ¼ cup fresh or frozen strawberries ¼ cup fresh or frozen blackberries ½ cup pomegranate juice ¼ cup lemon juice ¼ cup honey 1 cup fresh mint leaves 1 cup water 1 teaspoon salt DIRECTIONS Place all ingredients…

  • Raspberry Mint Lip Gloss (Purple Tint)

    INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon shea butter 1 tablespoon almond oil 1 tablespoon beeswax ½ tablespoon Vitamin E oil 6 raspberries, smashed ¼ cup mint DIRECTIONS Heat up ingredients in small saucepan, and let simmer for 7 to 10 minutes, infusing ingredients. Strain contents into a jar. Let harden.

  • Coconut Mango Mint Lip Smacker

    INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon coconut butter 1 tablespoon coconut oil 2 tablespoons beeswax 1 tablespoon Vitamin E oil 1 tablespoon fresh mango, chopped fine ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped DIRECTIONS Heat up ingredients in small saucepan, and let simmer for 7 to 10 minutes, infusing ingredients. Strain contents into a jar. Let harden.

  • Mango Mint Sorbet

    INGREDIENTS 2 cups water 2 cups sugar ½ cups chopped mint 2 cups fresh mango, peeled, deseeded and chopped Zest and juice of 1 lime ¼ cup heavy cream DIRECTIONS Make simple syrup in a medium saucepan by combining the sugar and water and chopped mint. Bring to a boil until sugar dissolves, simmer for…

  • Snow, Snap and Shelling Peas with Fennel, Lemon & Spring Herbs

    Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1½ cups snow peas 1½ cups snap peas 1 cup fresh peas 1 fennel bulb, shaved Zest of one lemon Juice of one lemon 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped Maldon salt DIRECTIONS In a steamer pan steam snow peas and snap…

  • Julienne of Snap Pea Salad with Mint, Lemon Pecorino

    Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 pound raw snap peas, trimmed and julienned ¼ white onion, chopped fine ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped Juice and zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup pecorino cheese (optional) Salt Freshly ground pepper DIRECTIONS In a medium size bowl, combine all ingredients. Season with salt and…

  • Spring Pea & Mint Ravioli with Sweet Pea Flowers

    Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 shallot, minced 1 cup fresh English peas, steamed soft and mashed ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped ¼ cup ricotta cheese ¼ cup goat cheese ½ teaspoon lemon zest Salt Freshly ground pepper Herbed pasta dough For the sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 shallot ½ cup vegetable broth Juice and zest…

  • Tarragon Beet Salad

    Serves 2 INGREDIENTS 1 cup mixed baby lettuces 2 medium beets, cooked, trimmed and sliced 1 red grapefruit, peeled, pitted and segmented 1 navel or cara orange, peeled, pitted and segmented 1 small shallot, chopped fine ¼ cup champagne vinegar ¼ cup fresh tarragon, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped 3 tablespoons almond oil Juice…

  • Baby Bok Choy Mint Millet with Cilantro Ginger Miso

    Serves 2 INGREDIENTS ½ cup millet, cooked ¼ cup adzuki beans, cooked ¼ cup red cabbage, shredded 6-8 shitake mushrooms, sliced 3-4 green onions, sliced 1 carrot, sliced thin or shredded ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh Thai basil, chopped 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped 2 cloves garlic,…

  • Fresh Fruit with Coconut & Herbal Honey

    Serves 2 INGREDIENTS ½ cup fresh strawberries, sliced ½ cup fresh blackberries 1 red grapefruit, pitted and segmented 1 orange, pitted and segmented ½ cup toasted coconut, shavings Herbal infused honey (recipe follows) DIRECTIONS Place all the fruit in a mixing bowl, and gently toss together with coconut shavings. Place in two serving bowls. Drizzle…

  • Spring Greens & Herb Smoothie

    Makes 2-10 ounce smoothies INGREDIENTS 1 cup green kale leaves, chopped 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh mint leaves ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves 1 banana, cubed ½ apple, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks ½ pear, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks 1 cup water 1 cup of ice 1 teaspoon salt…

  • Herbed Lamb Kabobs with Garlicy Mint Yogurt

    Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine ½ cup red onion, chopped fine 2 pounds lamb, cubed ½ pound pork fat, cubed 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground corriander 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons…

  • Fresh Mint Ice Cream

    Makes 4 cups INGREDIENTS 2 cups 2% milk 2 cups half and half 1 cup sugar 2 cups fresh mint, chopped 10 egg yolks DIRECTIONS In a heavy bottomed saucepan bring the milk, half and half, sugar, and mint to a boil and reduce heat immediately, and simmer for about 10 minutes stirring gently, allowing…

  • Sauteed Baby Artichokes with Garlic and Mint

    Serves 4 INGREDIENTS ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 16 baby artichokes, trimmed, stems left on if possible, halved and rubbed with lemon 6 cloves garlic, peeled 2 sprigs fresh thyme ¾ cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped Sea salt or kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS Warm the oil…

  • Potage of Spring Greens, with Green Garlic and Mint

    Serves 4-6 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 cups onions, finely chopped 6 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole Salt 1 small potato, peeled and diced 1 bunch dandelion greens 1 large bunch arugula 4 cups vegetable stock or water 1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach ½ cup fresh mint leaves ½ cup…

  • Cucumber and Onion Salad

    Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 2 long regular or English cucumbers 2 Vidalia or other sweet onions 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar A pinch of fresh black pepper or crushed red pepper ¼ cup chopped mixed fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, mint, basil, or tarragon DIRECTIONS Slice the cucumbers and onions as thin…

  • Grapefruit & Thyme Winter Rev Up

    Ingredients ½ cup fresh thyme leaves ¼ cup fresh mint leaves ¼ cup grapefruit zest 1 cup Epsom salts Directions Prepare a piece of cheesecloth by cutting it into a 12 X 12 inch square and set aside. Crumble up all herbs, releasing all the oils. Lay the cheese cloth out flat, and pile the…

  • Limoncello Mint Granita

    Makes about 3 cups of granita Ingredients 1 cup lemon sugar syrup (recipe follows) ½ cup limoncello ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped fine Directions Combine all ingredients and pour into an 8-by-8-inch glass baking dish. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until the mixture is firm. Using the tines of a fork, scrape the…

  • Herbed Lamb Kabobs with Garlicky Mint Yogurt & Mustard Mint Pesto

    Serves 6 Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine ½ cup red onion, chopped fine 2 pounds ground lamb 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh…

  • Lamb Chops with Preserved Lemon-Mint Chili Chimichurri or Cucumber Pomegranate Salsa

    Serves 6 Ingredients 12 baby lamb chops, French cut and ½ inch thick Salt Pepper Mint oil (½ cup extra virgin olive oil infused with ½ cup fresh mint leaves) Chimichurri or Salsa (recipes follow) Directions Preheat broiler to High. Arrange the baby lamp chops on a sheet pan or in a baking dish. Sprinkle…

  • Rhubarb Mint Spritzer

    Makes 1 gallon Ingredients 1 pound rhubarb, ends trimmed and cut into ½ inch pieces 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice ½ cup fresh mint leaves 1 cup sugar 2 cups water Ice Seltzer water Directions Combine the rhubarb, lemon zest, lemon juice, mint, sugar and the water in a medium saucepan and…

  • Fresh Strawberry Mint Ice Cream with Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

    Makes ½ gallon of ice cream Ingredients 2 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy cream 10 egg yolks 1 cup sugar plus ¼ cup sugar 1/4 cup water 8 cups strawberries (chopped, with tops removed) 1 cup chopped mint Strawberries and mint for garnish Chocolate, melted Fresh strawberries, stems in tact Directions Make simple syrup…

  • Fritto Misto of Ramps, Asparagus and Fiddleheads with Citrus Mint Aioli

    Serves 6 Ingredients 4 cups canola oil 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt Zest of 1 lemon Zest of 1 lime ½- 1 cup ice cold club soda, diluted with 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 ½ to 2 pounds mixed fiddleheads, ramps (or…

  • Preserved Lemon, Mint, and Chili Chimichurri

    Makes approximately 1 cup Ingredients 1 to 2 garlic cloves ¼- ½ cup preserved lemons 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 cup fresh mint leaves 1 long red chili, deseeded and chopped â…“ cup champagne vinegar ½ cup extra virgin olive oil Salt, to taste Directions Combine all ingredients in blender and pulse until…

  • Roasted Eggplant Caviar with Mint Soy Yogurt Drizzle

    Serves 8 Ingredients 1 large eggplant 2 medium tomatoes, chopped medium 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 8 ounces soy yogurt ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped fine ¼ cup fresh lemon juice Directions Preheat oven…

  • Spring Pea and Mint Ravioli with Garlic Mint Butter and Pecorino Lemon Zest Shavings

    Serves 6 Ingredients For the spring pea and mint ravioli Olive oil 1 medium shallot, chopped fine 1 cup fresh peas, steamed soft and mashed 2 teaspoons lemon zest ¼ cup grated pecorino 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 Ger-Nis fresh pasta recipe For the garlic mint butter 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine…

  • Preserved Lemon-Mint Chili Chimichurri

    Chimichurri originally hails from Argentina and Uruguay. It is a green herb sauce generally used to flavor meats that incorporates vinegar, garlic, and other spices. There are many variations of Chimichurri throughout the world, from Central America to France and Italy. This version adds a bit more depth and brightness with the preserved lemons. An…

  • Milk Infused with Mint

    Makes 3 cups Ingredients 3 cups milk 1 cup fresh mint, crumbled between fingers Directions In a medium saucepan, add milk and fresh mint. Heat on simmer, about 5 to 8 minutes. Strain out mint, and discard.

  • Chocolate Mint Pudding

    Serves 6-8 Ingredients 1½ cups sugar ¼ cup cornstarch 12 ounces high-quality bittersweet chocolate 3 cups milk (infused with fresh mint, recipe follows) 3 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla Salt Directions In a heavy bottom saucepan, whisk together sugar and cornstarch. Add chocolate, and melt down, whisking well. In another bowl, beat eggs with milk,…

  • Blackberries with Mint & Honey-Crème Drizzle

    Serves 6 Ingredients 3 cups fresh blackberries ½ cup heavy cream ½ cup crème fraiche ¼ cup honey ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped Maldon salt Mint leaves, for garnish Directions Arrange berries in 6 single serving bowls. In a medium bowl, whisk together heavy cream, crème fraiche, honey, and mint until thick and creamy. Spoon…

  • Beef Pho

    Serves 6-8 INGREDIENTS For the broth 2 medium onions, chopped large A 1-inch piece of galangal, peeled and chopped 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and chopped 3-5 pounds of good beef bones, preferably leg and knuckle 1 pound beef chuck, cubed 1 cinnamon stick 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 3 star anise…

  • Chicken Pho

    Serve 6-8 INGREDIENTS For the broth 2 medium onions, chopped large A 1-inch section of galangal, peeled and chopped A 2-inch section of ginger, peeled and chopped 3-5 pounds of chicken pieces, wings and other bones 1 cinnamon stick 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 3 star anise 1 cardamom pod, shell removed…

  • Tofu Vegetable Pho

    Serves 6-8 INGREDIENTS For the broth 2 medium onions, chopped large 3 cloves garlic 1 shallot, chopped large A 1-inch piece of galangal, peeled and chopped A 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and chopped 2 small carrots, cut into large pieces 1 cinnamon stick 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 3 star anise…

  • Laotian Summer Rolls

    Makes approximately 15 rolls INGREDIENTS For rolls 4 oz rice vermicelli noodles 15 spring roll rice paper skins 5 ounces deep fried tofu, sliced into rectangular pieces (appx. 2 inches x ½ inch) 3 carrots, peeled and julienned 1 cup oyster mushrooms / other julienned vegetable of your choice 1 cup bean sprouts 1 cup…

  • Quinoa Apple Salad with Curry Dressing

    Serves 4 Martha Stewart INGREDIENTS ¼ cup raw whole almonds 1 cup white quinoa 1 teaspoon honey 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot 1 teaspoon curry powder ¼ teaspoon coarse salt 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons dried currants 1 small McIntosh apple, cut into 1⁄8-inch-thick wedges…

  • Chocolate Cookie Habañero Mint Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Makes 15 Ice Cream Sandwiches INGREDIENTS 3 cups heavy cream 2 cups dark brown sugar 1 vanilla bean split 1 cup fresh mint leaves 1 habañero pepper, deseeded, pith removed, and cut in half 9 egg yolks 1 cup buttermilk, cold Pinch of salt 30 medium dark chocolate cookies DIRECTIONS In a medium sauce pan,…

  • Sweet & Spicy Herbal Slaw

    Makes 4-5 cups of Slaw, serving 12-15 people INGREDIENTS 1 medium to large head of red cabbage, shredded and center discarded 2 large carrots, peeled and shredded 1 red bell pepper, deseeded, pith removed, and chopped 1 yellow bell pepper, deseeded, pith removed, and chopped 1 orange bell pepper, deseeded, pith remove, and chopped ½…

  • Spicy Pumpkin and Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese (Brown Lentils)

    Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 cup brown lentils 3 cups (about one 2-pound whole pumpkin) sugar pumpkin or butternut squash 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon hot smoked Spanish paprika ½ teaspoon sea salt 4 cups baby arugula 1 cup soft goat cheese, crumbled ¼ cup mint leaves, chopped 1 tablespoon…

  • Lentil and Bulgur Salad (Green Lentils)

    Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 clove garlic, grated on microplane ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups French green lentils, cooked and cooled 1 cup bulgur wheat, cooked and cooled 1 small red onion, chopped fine 2 stalks celery, chopped fine ½ English cucumber, seeded and chopped fine…

  • Lemon Cake with Mint Honey Cream

    Serves 6-8 INGREDIENTS For cake batter 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 3 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest 1 cup plain yogurt 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2¼ cups sugar 5 eggs For mint honey…

  • Fennel, Orange & Mint Salad

    Served 6 INGREDIENTS 2 fennel bulbs with fennel fronds 3 navel oranges ½ red onion, sliced thin ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped ¼ cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped fine 1 teaspoon honey ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil Maldon salt Freshly ground pepper DIRECTIONS To prepare the fennel, cut off the top stalks and…

  • Light Mint Ice Cream with Dark Chocolate Drizzle and Chocolate-Mint Leaves

    Serves 10 INGREDIENTS 2 cups 2% milk 2 cups half and half 1 cup sugar 2 cups fresh mint, chopped 10 egg yolks 1 dark mint chocolate bar, chopped into pieces 10 fresh mint leaves, for garnish DIRECTIONS For mint ice cream In a heavy bottomed saucepan bring the milk, half and half, sugar, and…

  • Apple Mustard Mint Glazed Ham

    Wine Pairing: Domaine Zind Humbrecht, Riesling Gueberschwihr – Organic 2008, Germany. This almost perfect German Riesling has smoke and stone notes lached with white peach, apple, and lemon zest. It’s zesty and snappy with a white pepper-tinged finish. It is perfect for this ham! Retails for around $18. INGREDIENTS For the Brine One whole bone…

  • Grilled Herbal Pomegranate Lamb Sausage with Figs and Green Salad

    Serves 6-9 (makes 6-9 sausages) INGREDIENTS For the Sausage 2 pounds lamb, cubed into ½-inch cubes ½ pound pork fat or lamb fat 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine ¼ cup red wine 1⁄3 cup fresh mint leaves 1⁄3 cup feta cheese, crumbled and par frozen 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon salt 1…

  • Herbed Garlic Pita Toasts with Minty Cucumber and Yogurt

    Serves 8 INGREDIENTS For Pita 4 pita rounds, each cut into 8 triangles 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon cumin 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine Salt For Dip 1 large cucumber, peeled, cut in half, seeded, grated, and strained 2 cups Greek…

  • Herbed Goat Cheese

    Serves 8 INGREDIENTS ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon red chili flakes 1 teaspoon salt Black pepper 2 tablespoons of each of the following fresh herbs: parsley, chives, dill, mint, tarragon, thyme, chopped fine 1 long goat cheese log, chilled Baguette, sliced and toasted PREPARATION In a small bowl, mix all ingredients except…

  • Lamb Kefta with Herbed Yogurt

    Serves 4 INGREDIENTS For the Meatballs 1 pound ground lamb 4 cloves garlic, chopped fine ¼ cup red onion, chopped super fine ½ cup fresh mint, chopped fine ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped fine 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup Kashi Whole Grain…

  • Spicy Moroccan Cauliflower Latke with Preserved Lemons and Mint Marmalade

    These are Moroccan inspired latkes with a tangy mint sauce adds interest and an exotic twist.

  • Middle Eastern Spiced Sweet Potato Herb Latkes with Curry Mint Sour Cream

    Bring a touch of the Middle East into your Hanukah celebration with these spiced latkes!

  • Carrot Cilantro Ginger Latkes with Lemongrass Chili Mint Yogurt

    Cool, healthy, and refreshing, these carrot latkes are incredibly fresh and zesty!

  • Fresh Herb Pasta

    Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting 4 large eggs, lightly beaten ½ cup (total) chopped fine, basil, parsley, tarragon, mint, marjoram, chives 1 teaspoon salt Directions To make dough in a processor: Blend flour, egg, and salt in a food processor until mixture just begins to form a ball (dough should be…

  • Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Apples & Mint

    Here is a simple & tasty way to enjoy winter’s hearty vegetable with a new and unique twist optimizing our love of herbs and seasonal ingredients, brightening us up in the dead of dark winter.

  • Pomegranate Glazed Grilled Eggplant with Feta and Mint

    Serves 4. INGREDIENTS 1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1 inch sliced of the whole eggplant Salt ½ cup pomegranate syrup ½ cup feta cubed into bite size pieces ½ cup fresh mint leaves torn into little bits PREPARATION Prepare a grill to medium heat. Sprinkle eggplant with salt and brush with pomegranates syrup. Grill on…

  • Grilled Lamb Chops with Orange Mint Pomegranate Salsa

    Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 8 small lamb chops Salt/pepper ¼ cup orange juice ¼ cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon honey 1 tiny pinch of red chili flakes 2 medium oranges, segmented and chopped coarsely ½ cup pomegranate seeds ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped fine…

  • Blackberry Mango Mint Cava Granita

    Not quite a cocktail but still makes the cut on our list of spectacular summer herb & sparkling wine recipes and we just simply couldn’t leave it out!

  • Blueberry Mint Cavatini

    A delicious way to enjoy the summer blueberry season and get your drink on!

  • Blueberry Rickey

    Blueberry Rickey

    INGREDIENTS 2 liters seltzer water 2 cups lime simple syrup (1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, 2 T lime zest) 2 cups fresh blueberries Fresh mint leaves for garnish PREPARATION Smash blueberries in a medium sized mixing bowl. In a pitcher, add seltzer, lime simple syrup and smashed blueberries. Pour rickey over ice and blueberries…

  • Strawberry Mint Fizz

    Strawberry Mint Fizz

    Makes 1 serving INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons strawberry syrup, recipe below Juice of 1 lime 3 tablespoons roughly chopped mint 1 cup chilled sparkling water PREPARATION In a tall glass muddle strawberry syrup, lime juice and mint. Fill glass with ice and sparkling water, stir well and serve. Strawberry Syrup INGREDIENTS ¼ cup fresh strawberries, mashed…

  • Cantaloupe Mint Cucumber Gazpacho

    Cantaloupe Mint Cucumber Gazpacho

    Serves 6 Ingredients 4 cucumbers, peeled, deseeded and chopped fine 1 medium cantaloupe, deseeded, peeled and cut into small dice 2 bunches green onions, sliced fine 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine ½ cup fresh mint, chopped fine ½ cup fresh basil chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine…

  • Roasted Lamb with Eggplant, Cucumbers, Mint, Anchovy, and Yogurt

    Roasted Lamb with Eggplant, Cucumbers, Mint, Anchovy, and Yogurt

    INGREDIENTS 1 cup yogurt Lemon juice, to taste Olive oil 2 cucumbers, peeled and finely chopped ½ cup mint leaves 2 large eggplant, diced and salted 2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped ½ teaspoon chili flakes 5 cloves garlic, only 1 clove finely chopped 1 lb. lamb loin salt and pepper, to taste 1 large sprig…

  • Heirloom Tomato Salad with Ricotta, Olives, and Herbs

    Heirloom Tomato Salad with Ricotta, Olives, and Herbs

    INGREDIENTS 1 cup ricotta cheese ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 4 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1 pint cherry Tomatoes, halved 1 large red onion, sliced 1 cup fresh basil leaves ¼ cup fresh mint leaves ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley ½ cup pitted green olives (ideally calabrese or something equally briny) Red wine vinegar…

  • Herbed Goat Cheese

    Herbed Goat Cheese

    Serves 10 INGREDIENTS ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon red chili flakes 1 teaspoon salt Black pepper 2 tablespoons of each of the following fresh herbs: parsley, chives, dill, mint, tarragon, thyme, chopped fine 1 long goat cheese log, chilled PREPARATION In a small bowl, mix all ingredients except goat cheese. Place chilled…

  • Minted Hot 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…

  • Mint & Feta Lamb Sausage

    This lamb sausage is heavenly with the warm melted feta inside, excellent with pastas and simply grilled with a side of vegetables.

  • Red Cabbage, Mint and Beet Salad

    Try some fall beet and herb favorites…………

  • Limoncello Mint  Granita

    Italy is known for being a country filled with food influence and amazing cuisine and Sicily definitely holds its own in this area. There is a wide range of food power on this tiny island due to its proximity to its surrounding countries, Africa, Spain and Greece…

  • Watermelon, Feta & Mint Salad

    Herbs and melons have unique pairing potential due to their extremely complex flavors.  With the addition of herbs, the melon flavor tends to deepen and create a heightened complexity and sweetness in their taste.  With a smorgasbord of possibilities, herbs and melons offer us a beautiful pairing for summer’s hottest days.  Experiment with the many…

  • Mixed Melon Salsa

    Herbs and melons have unique pairing potential due to their extremely complex flavors.  With the addition of herbs, the melon flavor tends to deepen and create a heightened complexity and sweetness in their taste.  With a smorgasbord of possibilities, herbs and melons offer us a beautiful pairing for summer’s hottest days.  Experiment with the many…

  • Cantaloupe Mint Cucumber Gazpacho

    from Culinary Herb Center Class- Summer Gazpacho

  • Beer Mint Battered Snap Peas with Mint Wasabi Aioli

    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.

  • Smoothalicious with Nettles & Mint

    Here are some super simple, delicious, incredibly nutritious and easy to prepare recipes to get you started on your own herbal spring detox.

  • Pineapple and Mint

    Fresh fruit pairs beautifully with all sorts of fresh herbs…here’s some combos we think go together like peas in a pod.  After you cooked your fresh fruit concoctions, top them with fresh ricotta, serve with a cheese plate, and of course they’ll pair smashinly with ice cream or sorbet!

  • Spicy Moroccan Cauliflower Latkes with Preserved Lemons & Mint Marmalade

    Here are a few of our favorite latke recipes with a modern herbal twist. Each recipe is uniquely herbalized and is accompanied by its own unique serving sauce. We have latkes for all palette types and occasions, including sweet, savory, robust and fresh, and light. All of these recipes will create a new modern symbol…

  • Zucchini Mint Latkes with Minted Yogurt

    Here are a few of our favorite latke recipes with a modern herbal twist. Each recipe is uniquely herbalized and is accompanied by its own unique serving sauce. We have latkes for all palette types and occasions, including sweet, savory, robust and fresh, and light. All of these recipes will create a new modern symbol…

  • Middle Eastern Spiced Sweet Potato Herb Latkes with Curry Mint Sour Cream

    Here are a few of our favorite latke recipes with a modern herbal twist. Each recipe is uniquely herbalized and is accompanied by its own unique serving sauce. We have latkes for all palette types and occasions, including sweet, savory, robust and fresh, and light. All of these recipes will create a new modern symbol…

  • Carrot Cilantro Ginger Latkes with Lemongrass Chili Mint Yogurt

    Here are a few of our favorite latke recipes with a modern herbal twist. Each recipe is uniquely herbalized and is accompanied by its own unique serving sauce. We have latkes for all palette types and occasions, including sweet, savory, robust and fresh, and light. All of these recipes will create a new modern symbol…

  • Raspberry Mint Mousse

    Please enjoy some of these herbal mousse ideas!

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Ginger Honey Mint Dressing

    Serve over fresh tropical fruit like spring mangoes, papaya and pineapples……

  • Curry Cilantro Mint Yogurt Dressing

    Serve over Cauliflower salad, use for curry chicken salad or with a fresh pea salad.

  • 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…….

  • 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…….

  • Pickled Chili Ginger Mint Cucumbers & Red Spring Onions

    Pickled Chili Ginger Mint Cucumbers & Red Spring Onions

    Makes 2 cups

  • 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.

  • Tropical Mint Salsa

    Summertime salsas have come a long way from the tomato, onion and cilantro salsa of our past. Spicy, smooth, sweet, cool, sultry, tangy, and down right sassy; that is how we like our summer salsas.

  • Cucumber Mint Chili Salsa

    Summertime salsas have come a long way from the tomato, onion and cilantro salsa of our past. Spicy, smooth, sweet, cool, sultry, tangy, and down right sassy; that is how we like our summer salsas.

  • Cantaloupe Basil Mint Granita

    All over the world one of the greatest pleasures we share is a mutual love for ice cream, granitas and sorbets. We all crave frozen treats as soon as the weather gets warm and even without the warm weather sometimes!

  • Raspberry Mint Sorbet

    All over the world one of the greatest pleasures we share is a mutual love for ice cream, granitas and sorbets. We all crave frozen treats as soon as the weather gets warm and even without the warm weather sometimes!

  • Raspberry Mint Champagne Spritzer

    A spritzer is a cool drink that is served with a mixture of fizzy or bubbled liquid along with flat liquid. We know them best as wine spritzers which are an incredibly lovely way to refresh yourself in the summer without adding tons of alcohol.

  • Smoked Salmon, Radish, Pea and Spring Onion Salad with Mint Parsley Lemon Yogurt Dressing

    We’ve taken our favorite salmon recipes and added our favorite seasonal herbs to give you new ways to enjoy wild salmon.

  • Mint Strawberry Ice Cream with Parsley Syrup

    Spring is a time where no matter where you are in the world you cannot help but think fresh, light, earthy and green.

  • Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Parsley Pesto

    Spring is a time where no matter where you are in the world you cannot help but think fresh, light, earthy and green.

  • Honey Roasted Carrots with Chili Mint and Parsley Butter

    Spring is a time where no matter where you are in the world you cannot help but think fresh, light, earthy and green.

  • Santorini Roasted Eggplant

    We wanted to bring you a little taste of Oia, so here are a few recipes for the wonderful Santorini foods that one can experience on the unforgettable Greek isles.

  • Tomato Croquettes

    We wanted to bring you a little taste of Oia, so here are a few recipes for the wonderful Santorini foods that one can experience on the unforgettable Greek isles.