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Garden Herbs

Want to grow your own herbs? Find a sunny spot in your garden, prepare the soil with good-quality organic materials such as compost and soil conditioner, and search out these mostly commonly used culinary herbs at your local nursery. For tips on growing and using herbs, go to herbsociety.org and to sign up for a free newsletter from the Fredericksburg (Texas) Herb Farm, go to fredericksburgherbfarm.com. See below for an Herb-Infused Olive Oil recipe, perfect for summer salads.

Basil
Bay
Chives
Dill
Lemon Balm
Lovage
Marjoram
Mint
Oregano
Parsley
Rosemary
Sage
Salad Burnet
Savory, Winter
Tarragon, French
Thyme


Herb-Infused Olive Oil

Here’s a flavorful oil that’ll make your salads pop all summer. Or use it as a finishing oil, drizzled lightly over sautéed pork cutlets, grilled vegetables, or salted, sliced tomatoes.

Ingredients
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large rosemary stalk, cut into 2-inch segments
2 oregano sprigs
2 thyme sprigs
2 dried red chiles
1 garlic clove, quartered

Instructions
1. Place all the ingredients in a large jar. Seal tightly and set aside for at least 2 days—or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks (return to room temperature before using). Strain before using. Makes 1 cup.

Recipe by Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough, "Relish a new American farmer," July 2007.

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