Holidays

Celebrate with Fresh Herbs

Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks to those you love for all they’ve done for you over the course of the year. And what better way to thank friends and family than with a festive, flavorful, and unforgettable meal? So, this Thanksgiving, stock up on sage, rosemary, thyme, parsley, and oregano, and get cooking! A fresh herb turkey brine gives the traditional bird an extra bit of holiday flare; a sage rush gives party guests the pick-me-up they need to pitch in and help in the kitchen; and pumpkin cake with sage ice cream ends the night on a sweet note. Happy Thanksgiving!

The festival of lights is a time for families to celebrate the miracles of the season as well as the pleasures of cooking and eating with each other. Our potato latkes with fresh basil and chives are crisp and light and perfect with sour cream and a dollop of apple-mint sauce. End a meal with loved ones by serving up slices of apple-rosemary matzo cake garnished with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of honey. Then sit back and relish the warm glow that comes with friends, family, and very good food.

Christmas is just around the corner! Don’t have dinner planned yet? Don’t worry. We’ve got plenty of elfish tricks up our sleeve to help you out! From our refreshing pear basil sipper and our show-stopping herb roast beef to our glorious cranberry-thyme cheesecake, we’ve got dinner covered. And if Santa needs a little inspiration, we’ve even got a post on gifting fresh herbs—the best gifts are those you make yourself!

Out with the old, and in with the new! 2014 is almost here, and this year you can ring in the New Year with a meal that is as flavorful and fresh as it is easy to prepare. Our rosemary-garnished cranberry pear ginger fizzes are sure to keep spirits high as midnight draws near, and a crown roast with wild rice dressing is just the thing to keep guests satiated long into the night. Our lemon-thyme shortbread cookies (we highly recommend dipping them in dark chocolate!) are so good they might even break a few New Year’s resolutions. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!

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Thanksgiving Turkey Tacos

Give your holiday leftovers a southwestern twist. These turkey tacos feature the rich flavors of red chile, cumin, cranberries, and fresh bay. Topped with a fresh cranberry, green onion, and cilantro pico de gallo, they are a little bit spicy, a little bit sweet, and a whole lot of post-holiday fun.

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Rosemary Champagne Cocktail

PrintRosemary Champagne Cocktail Yield: 6 servings This festive champagne cocktail combines all the colors of the season with your favorite bubbly to bring merriment and joy to all! St. Germaine adds a touch of sweetness and sophistication; raspberries bring a ruddy fruitiness; and rosemary gives the scent of Christmas to every sip. Cheers!Ingredients12 raspberries 9 […]

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Pumpkin Pie with Fresh Rosemary Crust

Adapted from Cook’s Illustrated, this pumpkin pie doesn’t stray too far from tradition. With all the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves that makes pumpkin pie such a festive holiday favorite, this recipe gets an extra-silky rich filling by browning the pumpkin puree and adding four whole eggs, whole milk, and plenty of cream. What makes this pie stand out is the rosemary in the crust—every holiday table should have a fresh twist to make the tried-and-true recipes of yesteryear sparkle like new! And of course, it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without the whipped cream.

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Herb Roasted Beef

There’s nothing like roast beef to please a crowd—and when that roast beef is tender, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned, it’s worthy of taking center stage at your holiday table. Roasted with fresh thyme, rosemary, parsley, and red wine, this is a rich main course that is sure to keep guests coming back for seconds.

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Roasted Pumpkin with Rosemary and Sage

It’s full-on pumpkin season! Get into it with roasted pumpkin decked out in fresh rosemary, sage, garlic, and brown sugar. A little butter never hurt either. This is a perfect appetizer for Halloween night or an easy side dish for Thanksgiving.

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  • Holiday Herb Quicktips:

    • Dress up your mashed or roasted potatoes with fresh herbs. For mashed potatoes, stir in minced fresh herbs right before serving. For roasted potatoes, add the herbs along with olive oil, salt and pepper before roasting.
    • With leftover beef, prepare a beef and vegetable soup—use leftover herbs like bay leaves, parsley, rosemary and thyme to season the broth.
    • Minced fresh herbs make a great addition to homemade rolls or biscuits. Stir the herbs in with the dough prior to forming the rolls or biscuits. Bake as the recipe instructs.
    • Flavor your gravy with fresh herbs by simmering the pan drippings and broth with fresh herb sprigs. Prepare the gravy as you normally would and discard the herbs before serving.
    • Flavor your turkey extra thoroughly! Combine chopped fresh herbs, garlic, and butter. Spread this mixture under the skin of the breast meat before roasting your turkey.
    • Make homemade turkey broth with your turkey carcass after Thanksgiving. Add fresh herbs to the simmering pot for extra flavor.
    • Give your stuffing a flavor-boost by adding fresh herbs to the recipe—rosemary, sage, parsley and thyme all work great in most stuffing recipes.