Herbs in Food: Things I cooked/made so far this year (2024)

Rose hibiscus watermelon juice with pink rose petals, rose hips, hibiscus, watermelon, key lime juice, and raw honey

Mushroom pasta: thyme (Thymus vulgaris), sage (Salvia officinalis), coconut milk, pasta water, caramelized shallots, shiitake mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, a LOT of garlic and parmesan cheese

duck tacos with sliced radishes, diced onions, and fresh herbs

Sardine pasta with lots of fresh herbs

Haitian epis. I always have some in the fridge.

A summer juice blend: strawberries, hibiscus, limes, ginger, raw local honey, chia seeds, & cilantro (Coriandrum sativum)

Green juice: cucumber, basil (Ocimum basilicum), thyme (Thymus vulgaris), coconut water, lime juice, African tulsi (Ocimum gratissimum) simple syrup

Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) shallot infused apple cider vinegar. This was so good as a base for homemade salad vinaigrette.

Herb marinated pan-roasted chicken thighs. I started them skin side down on a cold pan with no oil then turn the burner on. The fat from the skin slowly renders and you don’t end up needing any oil at all.

Custard apple (Annona cherimoya), soursop (Annona muricata), and vanilla smoothie. So thankful for my grandparents’ garden.

Marinated tomatoes with lots of basil (Ocimum basilicum) and black pepper

Spatchcocked herb roasted chicken. I make this at least twice a month with whatever in-season herbs I have on hand. The leftovers are super easy to reuse in meals later in the week and the bones are saved in the freezer for stock. I get a lot bang for my buck.

A homemade turkey deli meat experiment. I marinated a turkey breast with a blend of California chiles, ancho chiles, fresh lime and lemon juice, grilled shallots, grilled & fresh jalapeños, grilled green bell peppers, garlic, a pinch of brown sugar, and salt & pepper

Spring orzo pasta salad with lots of dill (Anethum graveolens), parsley (Petroselinum crispum), lemon juice, and feta cheese

Strawberry chia jam

Oatmeal made with coconut milk, cinnamon, nut butter, homemade cran-apple rose hip compote, flax seeds & homemade cinnamon rose honey

A summer sun tea: peaches, green tea, dried African tulsi (Ocimum gratissimum), and dried peppermint (Mentha x piperita)

Strawberry top & thyme (Thymus vulgaris) shrub. I froze all the tops of my strawberries and once I had enough, I infused them into apple cider vinegar with thyme and a bunch of brown sugar.