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From The Garden To The Kitchen
Here are simple and quick ways to use your herbs .
Spinach and Avocado Salad
Salad:
1 lg red onion, cut into wedges
12 oz. polenta, cut into half inch cubes
8 oz baby spinach leaves
1 avocado, peeled and sliced
1 tsp lemon juice
olive oil for brushing
Dressing:
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil - - juice
from half a lemon -- salt, pepper to taste
Place onion wedges and polenta cubes on
lightly oiled baking sheet into preheated 400 degree oven for 25 minutes.
Turn them regularly to prevent sticking, cook until onion is tender and
polenta is crisp and golden. Leave to cool slightly.
Prepare dressing:
Place olive oil, lemon juice and seasoning
in bowl, stir thoroughly to combine
Place spinach leaves in serving bowl. Toss the avocado in the
lemon juice to prevent it browning, then add to the spinach with the
roasted onions.
Pour the dressing over the salad, toss
gently, enjoy!
Edible Flowers
Anise Hyssop, Bergamot, Chive, Dill, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Nasturtium,
Sweet Pea, Sweet Violet and Sweet Rocket
Choose clean, undamaged petals and remove
bitter green parts.
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