Friday, September 11, 2009

Cook with Savory

Summer savory (Satureja hortensis) and Winter savory (Satureja montana) leaves can be used fresh or dried.
Savory has a spiced aroma, and it's used on beans, sausages, stews, chicken.
It's a traditional herb in Canada, where it's used for turkey recipes, and in Bulgaria, where it's called chubritsa.
It's an ingredienti of the French Herbes de Provence.

Savory

Some savory recipes on 'Erbe in Cucina' (Cook with herbs):

Tuna and Sweet Pepper Pasta with Herbes de ProvenceTuna and Sweet Pepper Pasta with Herbes de Provence

Three Cheese Sauces from Ancient Rome

Savory recipes from all over the world on 'Il Meglio in Cucina - Best Cuisine'

Bulgarian Moussaka







Savory recipes from the blogworld:

Green Bean Salad with Summer Savory Vinaigrette from Muffin Talk

Marinated bocconcini from The Perfect Pantry

Mom's Stuffed Bell Peppers from Simply Recipes

Roasted Summer Savory Chicken from A Little Gourmet Spice

Spicy seafood pasta with summer savory from Starving off the Land

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Cook with Thai basil

Thai Basil (Ocimum basilicum thyrsiflora) is a cultivar of Basil. It has a wild, lemon-like aroma, and it's more resistant to cold than other basil cultivars.

Thai Basil

Some Thai Basil recipes on 'Erbe in Cucina' (Cook with herbs):

Stuffed Big Jim Chili Peppers

Tuna Sandwiches with Nigella and Thai Basil

Stuffed Big Jim Chili Peppers

Herbal Cream Cheese

Mozzarella Salad with Herbs

Corn Salad with Thai Basil

Pasta with Asparagus and Aromatic Herbs

Pasta with Almond Pesto

Grilled Tuna Salad







Thai Basil recipes from the blogworld:

Green Mango Salad With Grilled Beef from Seasaltwithfood

Spicy Cucumber Salad Recipe with Thai Basil and Sesame Seeds from Kalyn's Kitchen

Thai Basil Carrot and Zucchini Cupcakes from Living in the Kitchen with Puppies