Lavender Tea Cookies

1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender flowers 1 cup butter, room temperature 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt In a mortar, grind lavender flowers with the pestle. In a medium...

Sage Polenta

5 c. water Coarse salt and pepper 1-1 ½ c. coarse polenta (cornmeal can also be used in a pinch) 2 Tbsp. finely minced sage leaves 3-4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature   Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add salt. Whisking...

Cumin Roasted Beets

4 medium beets, halved and sliced ¼ inch thick. 1-1 ½ tsp. ground cumin 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. honey Salt and pepper 1 c. water   In a deep skillet, heat oil over moderate heat. Add beets, cumin, and honey. Stir until beets...

Zucchini with Lemon and Thyme

Zucchini with Lemon and Thyme  (Martha Stewart) Zucchini is a good source of vitamin C and potassium, and can be enjoyed raw or cooked. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds zucchini (about 3 medium) 2 teaspoons plus 2 more teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and...

Zucchini Lasagna with Farmer Cheese

Zucchini Lasagna with Farmer Cheese Martha Stewart Living, August 2010 There's no cooking required for this "lasagna" made of garden-fresh zucchini and tomatoes, layered with creamy farmer cheese and basil leaves.   Farmer cheese Salt and pepper...

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