Recipes

Herbal Butter

Herbal Butter WGHS Member Anita made this delicious herbal butter to serve with the tasty homemade bread that Barb made for our 2015 Autumn Herb Gathering. ½ c butter (softened) 1 t minced fresh parsley (½ t dried) ½ t minced fresh sage (¼ t dried) ½ t minced fresh thyme (¼ t dried) Combine […]

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Bee Garden

Bee Garden Think about gardening for pollinator bees such as red mason bees, blue orchard bees, and bumble bees. Aromatic herbs such as anise hyssop, basil, bee balm, lavender, marjoram, rosemary, sage, and thyme; bitter herbs such as rue, southernwood, and wormwood; and nectar-rich herbs such as borage and mint attract pollinator bees. The list […]

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Rosemary in Your Herb Garden

Rosemary in Your Herb Garden Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is traditionally associated with remembrance. The two basic types of rosemary are upright and prostrate, both with needlelike leaves. The distinctive fragrance of rosemary flavors savory chicken, pork, and soup to sweet lemonade, cookies, and cake. Add several stems of rosemary to the cavity of a turkey […]

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Bouquet Garni

Bouquet Garni Bouquet Garni with Fresh Herbs Tie 2 to 3 sprigs of fresh chervil, parsley, thyme, and a bay leaf together with kitchen twine. Add to a dish during the last 25 to 30 minutes of cooking time. You can also place the herbs in a small cheesecloth bag. Bouquet Garni with Dried Herbs […]

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Herbs de Provence

Herbs de Provence We shared this tasty recipe at the Lavender, Lavender, Lavender event at Missouri Botanical Garden on June 22, 2019 This aromatic mixture reminds you of southern France! 1 T dried thyme                                            […]

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Salt-free Herbal Mix

Salt-free Herbal Mix We served this tasty herbal mix at the Herbs! Let’s Talk Spring! event at Missouri Botanical Garden on March 30, 2019. basil                    parsley                   garlic powder marjoram          savory          […]

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Italian Herb Blends

Italian Herb Blends Lois and WGHS shared these delicious blends at the Cultivating Young Cooks event at Missouri Botanical Garden on August 18, 2018. Use dried herbs. Italian Herb Blend 1 2 T oregano 1 T and 1 t marjoram 1 T and 1 t thyme 2 t basil 2 t rosemary 2 t sage […]

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Slumber Pillow

Slumber Pillow WGHS shared this recipe at our Hopping into Spring herbal display table at Missouri Botanical Garden on March 31, 2018. 2 parts dried hops                    1 part dried roses 2 parts dried lavender            ½ part dried marjoram 2 parts dried […]

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