Refrigerator Pickles Two Ways
Two versions of refrigerator pickles, one with bread and butter sweetness, the other an old fashioned dill.
Ingredient: Herbs and Flowers
PUT HERBS IN ICE CUBE TRAYS AS FOLLOWS
Fresh herbs – I use this one all the time. I LOVE the Springdell herb garden. You pick the herbs from the garden, chop them up and put them in the cubes. Add oil and freeze. Remove the cubes and put them in a ziplock. Don’t forget to label them with what herb they are. I also like to do herb combos that I know I use together a lot for pasta sauces etc.
Simple syrup – I make a simple syrup out of equal parts sugar and water. Heat until the sugar has dissolved. You can freeze as is and just pop a cube into a beverage or you can steep the simple syrup with herbs or flavors too. I love to use mint from Springdell and let that steep. I let it sit in there until the syrup is cool, strain out the mint, freeze and I have cubes to use in my iced tea. Delicious.
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Herb butter is a great way to preserve herbs over the winter months. Check out our recipe for it!
Recipes Using Herbs and Flowers
Jalapeños!
Here are a few ideas for jalapeño peppers. They have all been tested and approved by my neighbors. Enjoy!
Eggplant Parmesan Crown
This one is more of a concept for you to play with. Make it mediterranean style with olives, tomatoes, feta and pesto. Make it parmigiana style like I did. Make it with fresh cut tomatoes and basil, and/or a tomato meat sauce. Whatever you decide to use to fill your crown, I hope you’ll love it!
