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Fellow Master Gardeners are always coming up with wonderful recipes from their gardens to share at our gatherings. Here are a few which include this month’s highlighted herb- Bon Appetite! Kathy’s Garden Thyme Herb Blog
INFUSED WATERS “Refreshing, tasty drinks to serve summertime guests. The combinations in this link use basil, fruit slices and other herbs.” BASIL CHIVE CUCMBER AND CORN SALAD “A recipe that I LOVE, using fresh basil! Making it today, as a matter of fact.” TOMATO PIE “Here is another favorite loaded with basil! Enjoy.” LEMON BASIL CHICKEN “A wholesome, simple and absolutely delicious recipe! I will definitely make it again soon.” BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN The perfect easy dinner for summertime! PESTO Last, but not least…! “There are many variations of pesto recipes. I add parsley, and sometimes substitute walnuts for pine nuts. Its fun to grow & blend varieties of basil. Pick leaves in the morning, then process & freeze quickly. We make pesto pizza. Add it to most any recipe. Tasty served fresh with chips or crackers.” Check out the Herb Society of America’s website (HERE), for more information. Always feel welcome to contact your local Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Help Desk for questions about your horticultural/gardening questions or issues. |
Fresh basil is soooo delicious. It is also a low maintenance annual herb which gives a bountiful harvest until the first frost. How nice that deer walk right on past it. I grow it in my vegetable garden, and tucked around in my landscape too. There are several varieties to try- I recommend Cardinal and Thai as well as the tried-and-true Genovese Basil.