4 (680g) chorizo sausages 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed ¼ cup Italian parsley, finely chopped Cut sausages diagonally into slices. Place the chorizo slices in a cold frying pan without oil and place it on the heat. As it heats, the fat will render out of the chorizo. Stir until it is crisp and brown. Drain on […]
· Make a barbecue basting brush by binding together a bunch of rosemary or lemon grass stems with string. Cut the ends to the same length to form a brush. The heat from the barbecue will release the aromatic oils in the herbs. · Roast chicken will have a subtle lemon flavour if you fill the cavity […]
· Make a barbecue basting brush by binding together a bunch of rosemary, thyme or lemon grass stems with string. Cut the ends to the same length to form a brush. The heat from the barbecue will release the aromatic oils in the herbs. · Barbecue roasted chicken will have a subtle lemon flavour if you fill […]
Using edible flowers in cooking is not a new concept but after falling out of favour for many years, cooking and garnishing with flowers is back in vogue once again. Most herb flowers have a flavour that’s similar to their leaves, but spicier, and are usually best when just opened though some are harvested whilst […]
· Plant chives, garlic chives and garlic around the base of roses, citrus and fruit trees to discourage climbing insects. Under roses, chives will improve the intensity of their perfume. · Plant a few clumps of feverfew near roses, as they will attract aphids away from the bushes. · Grow garlic randomly throughout the rose garden. The cloves […]
Many plants, when grown next to other plants, improve the quality of those plants. They may make the nearby plants grow bigger and stronger, help improve their flavour or repel insects. Some plants provide shade for the others or help break up heavy soils with their root systems. Companion planting means that, in some way, […]
There are numerous styles of herb gardens to choose from. Formal and circular herb gardens have been features throughout Europe but herbs are also stunning additions to patios and entertainment areas when planted in tubs and planter boxes. Perennial borders filled with perfumed herbs are wonderful when their fragrance is released as they are brushed […]
