Each day until December 25, we will post a recipe, craft idea, thoughtful reflection or similar item to give you some incentive to enjoy herbs around the home and around the holidays.
Come back each day to experience something new and herby!
Looking to make a gift by hand for gift giving season? Try this wasy herb blend. It uses popular culinary herbs and can be blended in large and small batches. It is perfect as a seasoning in butter to use on meats and vegetables, add it to a biscuit recipe for savory flavors, or rub on to a chicken or turkey breast.
Herb Blend from Scratch
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbls oregano
- 2 Tbls basil
- 2 Tbls thyme
- 1 Tbls rosemary
Combine herbs and shake together, add ¼ to ½ cup to a 4 ounce canning jar to give as a gift. Use 1 Tbls per stick of butter, sprinkle on fresh steamed veggies, add by the Tablespoon to quick breads and biscuits. Share the recipe below with the mix. Store in a cool dark place.
Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon
1-2 garlic cloves, minced
1-2 teaspoons Scratch Herb Blend
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Blend or whisk everything together. Refrigerate until ready to use.
If you don't have time to craft your own blends, check out these dressing and butter seasonings made by Backyard Patch Herbs: Dressings and Butter Blends
