Celebrate the Herb Lover in You #FreshHerbsAnytime Recipes @GourmetGardenUS #Giveaway #ad

Gourmet Garden sample

How would this herb assortment look in your kitchen? Pretty tasty, right? Yes herb lovers are drooling everywhere.

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I was given a collection of Gourmet Garden Herb products to try and a set to give away. All opinions are my own.

I love having fresh tasting herbs at my fingertips. Sometimes a herb garden isn’t a practical solution. Growing some herbs at home can be out of the question. Ginger and lemongrass take extra care.
A few years ago I fell in love with Gourmet Garden herb pastes and fresh dried herbs. These easy-to-use tubes and resealable containers keep the product fresh for up to month. If it lasts that long!
Gourmet Garden also does a great job with blending herbs in perfect proportions for you.
Their Thai Seasoning blend offers a balance of cilantro, ginger, lemongrass, chili pepper and more that can be used alone or mixed with standard Thai seasonings including soy, fish sauce and coconut milk.
Get ready to elevate your recipes with true Italian flavor. Gourmet Garden Italian Herbs blends oregano, parsley, thyme and rosemary and more into an easy to use paste. Use it in pasta dishes, soups, spread on bread and more.
Did I mention that Gourmet Garden Herb products are ORGANIC! That means that Gourmet Garden uses certified herbs and spices from the best producers available.
Enjoy these tasty ideas for using Gourmet Garden herb pastes and fresh dried herbs to kick up everyday favorites to the next level.

Thai Turkey Meatballs

Thai Turkey Meatballs

Mix a tablespoon of Gourmet Garden Thai Seasoning into 1/2 pound of ground turkey or other ground meat. Form loose mini meatballs and brown in a skillet. Finish off in the oven. Top with a sauce made from Gourmet Garden Thai Seasoning and soy sauce.

Lemon Dill Shrimp

Lemon Dill Shrimp

Lemon and dill are a perfect match. Use Gourmet Garden Dill with lemon juice and olive oil to create a delicious marinade for shrimp or even a sauce for your favorite fish.

Lemongrass Ginger Potatoes

Lemongrass Ginger Potatoes

Coat yukon gold, red or white potatoes Gourmet Garden Lemongrass, Fresh Dried Ginger and olive oil for a zesty side dish.

Italian Tortellini Salad

Italian Tortellini Salad

Let’s not forget about cold dishes. Add Gourmet Garden Italian Herb blend to tortellini, chopped red peppers, Parmesan cheese, oil and vinegar for a great addition to any picnic.

Did you notice the rice? Yes, you guessed it. You can create dozens of new rice dishes with a just squeeze or sprinkle of Gourmet Garden herbs.

 

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Blueberry Ice Cream Cookie Bars #SundaySupper

Blueberry Ice Cream Cookie Bar

Blueberry Ice Cream Cookie Bars layered creamy ice cream between blueberry packed shortbread cookies! Not too sweet, just like Dad! 😉

blueberry Ice Cream Cookie Bars
I remember my Dad as a fun-loving guy who was not too sweet and gushy all the time. He ran he own his own construction business. A naturally hard-working, hands on kind of man. He’d eat hard-boiled eggs by the dozen and gloves were for sissies.
When it came to food, the simpler the better. Spaghetti with meat sauce could have been served every meal and that would have been fine. In fact he loved cold spaghetti in the morning. Maybe the carbs jump started his day?
He was a vanilla ice cream lover. I remember I had to beg for Mom to get chocolate. Best case scenario was Napoleons. A strip of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry.
So in honor of him, I created a simple ice cream sandwich. Plain vanilla ice cream slathered between two not-so-sweet blueberry shortbread cookies.

Blueberry Ice Cream Cookie Bars
Of course you need to start with a good cookie.

Blueberry Ice Cream Cookie Bar cookies

This cookie sandwich teases your taste buds with tangy dried blueberries, vanilla cookie and cold, creamy ice cream.
A manly or womanly treat for sure!

Blueberry Ice Cream Cookie Bar

 

Blueberry Ice Cream Cookie Bars #SundaySupper

Ingredients

    Shortbread
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup dried wild blueberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

    Shortbread
  • Cream together butter and powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Mix together flour, cornstarch, blueberries. Add to creamed mixture.
  • Spread mixture evenly in a 8x8-inch ungreased pan. Press into a single layer.
  • Bake at 350 about 20 to 25 minutes until light brown on top and firmly baked.
  • Cool a few minutes, but while still warm, cut to desired size.
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Thank you Sarah of The Chef Next Door for hosting and Shelby of  Grumpy’s Honeybunchfor organizing this fun Father’s Day Favorites event!

What’s Dad’s favorite thing to do on his day?

Enjoy all these great ideas to serve up a special Father’s Day tribute from Sunday Supper!

Appetizers & Snacks:

Beverage:

Breakfast:

Condiments & Sauces:

Desserts:

Main Dishes:

Side Dishes:

Plus What Dad Really Wants for Father’s Day from Sunday Supper Movement

Sunday Supper MovementJoin the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. To get more great Sunday Supper Recipes, visit our website or check out our Pinterest board.Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.

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Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #201

Welcome to another fun Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party!

Please share your recipes, crafts and DIY projects with our friends!

Before we get started let’s say, “Congratulations” to last week’s winners!

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Molasses Chocolate Chunk Cookies #FillTheCookieJar

Soft Molasses Chocolate Chunk Cookies will have Dad smiling ear to ear this Father’s Day. Remember to save a few for yourself!
Molasses Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Welcome everyone! It’s time again to #FillTheCookieJar!
Every month our #FillTheCookieJar cookie loving group meets to share our best cookies and bars to fit the theme. This month we showcase recipes fit for dear ole dad, cookie style!

Thank you Cynthia Landrie from  Feeding Big at http://FeedingBig.com for hosting this fun event!

Grads will love these iced molasses cookies too! Who doesn’t love slightly spicy cookies dotted with chunks of rich chocolate. A winning combination.
Molasses Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Do you like your molasses cookies frosted? How about sprinkled with sugar? Then there are the cut-out crinkle kind too. They’re all good in their own way. So how do you improve on yummy molasses cookies?
Add chocolate of course!

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Molasses Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Molasses Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Yield: 36 cookies

Serving Size: 1 cookie

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate candy pieces
  • frosting
  • 1 tablespoon shortening
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons water

Instructions

  • Cream together shortening and sugar. Add egg and molasses.
  • Dissolve baking soda in hot water . cool before adding to wet mixture.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt and spices. Add to wet mix. Stir in chocolate.
  • Chill dough.
  • Scoop chilled dough by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees just until set, about 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Cool on wire rack.
  • Mix together powdered sugar and shortening. Add enough water to form a thin frosting.
  • Frost when completely cool if desired.
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If you would like to join in the fun, you can learn more and sign up at FeedingBig.com/fill-the-cookie-jar on Cynthia’s site.

What’s your Dad or Grad’s favorite cookie? I’d love to hear your recipe ideas in the comments below!

Enjoy these delicious cookie ideas for Dads and cookie lovers of all ages from #FillTheCookieJar group!


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