Herbs have many uses including medicinal, for cooking, repelling insects and more.
Within the Herbaceous range are the favourite culinary herbs such as parsley, basil and coriander as well as some more unusual plants such as apple mint, pineapple sage and par-cel. There are also medicinal herbs like gota kola and feverfew as well as the very beautiful lawn chamomile and carpeting thymes. And of course, the ever-popular herbs for pets that include cat grass, catmint and catnip. For tips and tricks to using home grown herbs, take a look at the popular recipes and other uses as listed below.
TOMATO ONION SAMBAL 2 ripe tomatoes, peeled 1 onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup parsley, chopped Dice tomatoes, combine with onion and parsley. Mix well and refrigerate. CUCUMBER YOGHURT SAMBAL 1 cucumber peeled, sliced 1 tsp salt 200ml plain yoghurt 1 clove garlic, crushed Place cucumber in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Stand 30 minutes. […]
4 – 5 large potatoes 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tbs fresh rosemary 1 clove garlic, crushed salt and black pepper Peel potatoes and cut into 2cm cubes. Par boil for 2 to 5 minutes and pat dry. Heat oil in a large heavy based frying pan. Add the potatoes and cook slowly for about […]
Here are some simple herbal teas to try: BASIL TEA Basil tea settles the stomach. Honey can be added to make a tea for relieving tickly coughs. BERGAMOT TEA Drink as a relaxing nightcap and may help to relieve menstrual pain, gas and nausea. CHAMOMILE TEA Dried flowers are used to make a tea to […]
GARLIC SMASHED POTATOES Wrap potatoes individually in foil and cook in covered barbecue or oven for about 45 minutes or until tender. Place potatoes on flat surface and flatten with a potato masher so that they are about 2cm thick. Just before serving remove foil and brush with 2 cloves of crushed garlic that has […]
500g spaghetti 300g red ripe plum tomatoes 4 cloves garlic 1/2 cup chopped rocket 1 1/2 tbs olive oil salt and black pepper Skin the tomatoes by plunging into boiling water for a few minutes and peeling. Chop the tomatoes finely and place in a large bowl together with the garlc and rocket. Add the […]
1 tbs capers, chopped 1 gherkin, chopped 1 tbs chives, chopped 1 tsp mint, chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tbs lemon juice Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mixing well. Chill before serving with fish dishes. Makes up to 1 cup.
