Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30-40 minutes (depending on method) Ingredients: Chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or bone-in thighs for a richer flavor) Marinade/Sauce: 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1-2 tablespoons lemon zest 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried […]
Rosemary Croutons Recipe
Ingredients: Bread: 1/2 to 1 loaf of day-old bread (sourdough, French bread, baguette, etc.). Stale bread works best! Olive oil: 1/4 cup Fresh rosemary: 1-2 tablespoons, finely chopped Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon (optional, but delicious) Salt: 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon Instructions: Prep the bread: Slice the bread into 1/2 inch to 1-inch cubes. […]
Sourdough Croutons Recipe
Ingredients: Sourdough bread: 1/2 loaf of stale sourdough (about 4-5 cups cubed), or 1 full loaf of fresh sourdough Olive oil: 1/4 cup Salt: 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder: 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning: 1 teaspoon Optional additions: Grated Parmesan cheese: 1/4 cup Dried herbs like rosemary, thyme, dill, or parsley Instructions: Prep […]
Italian Seasoned Croutons Recipe
Ingredients: Bread: 1 loaf of day-old Italian, French, or sourdough bread (about 12 oz). Stale bread works best for crispy croutons. Olive oil: 1/4 cup Seasonings: 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp dried parsley 1 tsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional, but delicious!) 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp […]
Balsamic Vinegar Croutons Recipe
Ingredients: Bread: 1 day-old loaf of your favorite crusty bread. Sourdough, ciabatta, French baguette, etc., all work well. Olive oil: 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar: 2 tablespoons Garlic: 2 cloves, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder) Dried herbs: 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried rosemary and thyme mix Salt and pepper: To taste Instructions: Preheat the […]
Marjoram Roasted Vegetables Recipe
Ingredients: Vegetables: 1 medium zucchini, sliced 1 medium yellow squash, sliced 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks 1 small red onion, cut into wedges 10-12 cherry tomatoes Seasoning: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon dried marjoram 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder […]
Chive and Onion Cream Cheese Recipe
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese (full-fat for best flavor), softened to room temperature 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion (or green onions) 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper (to taste) Optional: 1 tablespoon heavy cream or sour cream (for extra creaminess) Optional: 1/4 cup […]
Oregano Tomato Sauce Recipe
Yields: About 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30-45 minutes Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 3-4 cloves garlic, minced 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon sugar (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of […]
Mace and Nutmeg Spiced Cake Recipe
Yields: 8-10 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients Dry Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground mace 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Wet Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 […]
Lavender Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt Sanding or coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional) Equipment Baking sheet Parchment paper Stand mixer or large mixing bowl Mortar and pestle (or spice grinder) Rolling pin […]