Cilantro/coriander doesn’t grow well here in the summer heat but it thrives in winter, unfazed by freezing temperatures. Now that spring has arrived the coriander plants which grew all winter are bolting in the process of going to seed and reproducing. These plants came up on their own from seeds dropped by last year’s plants. … More Cilantro Flavor Concentrate
There are people who have an aversion to the flavor cilantro, and some even despise its aroma. It is interesting to me that whether one likes or dislikes cilantro is pretty much out of their control. Those who perceive it to have a disagreeable soapy flavor have an olfactory-receptor gene which is highly sensitive to … More Cilantro Coconut Sauce/Dressing
As a lover of all things peppers I couldn’t resist purchasing a package of four long red peppers. They look similar to Cubanelle or Anaheim peppers but are called Sweet Twister peppers. When I see peppers of that size my first thought is to stuff them. In my ongoing quest to find ways to prepare … More Tempeh Stuffed Peppers
Despite the extreme cold this winter a few things in the garden flourished. Cilantro does well in cold weather, in fact, it won’t grow here in summer. There is an abundance of cilantro right now and it is about to go to seed, so I figured it would be a good time to make pesto. … More Cilantro & Pumpkin Seed Pesto
Cilantro doesn’t grow well in hot weather so I have been purchasing it all summer. I like to always have it on hand, and since it either gets used up or is no longer fresh by the time I visit the store again cilantro never gets crossed off the shopping list. Now that the summer … More Cilantro/Lime/Jalapeño Rice With Black Beans
Yesterday I made corn crêpes using finely ground cornmeal. We enjoyed them with black bean chili, and the extras we ate drizzled with honey. They tasted just like cornbread. I made corn crêpes again this morning and used them to make scrambled egg enchiladas with cilantro sauce. This time I used masa harina instead of … More Corn Crepes With Scrambled Eggs & Spicy Cilantro Sauce
Today was leftovers day so no new dishes to report. I did however preserve some fresh herbs in the freezer. First I blended cilantro with olive oil, a little kosher salt and a pinch of citric acid. I froze the blended cilantro in small portions in a mini ice cube tray. After making basil salt … More Preserving Cilantro & Basil In The Freezer
That the seasons are changing is becoming more and more evident. The predicted temperature for tomorrow is 22ºF cooler than what we experienced yesterday. The basil plants are flowering in their determined effort to go to seed and reproduce. The final harvest of this year’s tender herbs and vegetables is at hand. First frost in … More Herbal Salts
I think I have found my new favorite breakfast egg dish. It was made in the Cuisinart® Oven Central® but could have been made in a skillet with a lid. I sautéed whole cumin seeds, red onions and jalapeño peppers with a little olive oil using bottom heat only (350ºF). I then added fresh spinach … More Huevos Buenos
We love salsa! Salsa has the important role of creating a first impression on a first visit to a new Mexican restaurant. It is one of several elements which combine to form our opinions of the establishment (the margaritas are another important criteria). Cilantro is an ingredient I like to see in a salsa. I have … More Probiotic Salsa
