What can I make with Chives, Curly Parsley, Basil, Rosemary and tarragon?

I have plenty of these herbs in my garden and I was wondering what you people make with them-whats your favorite recipe using these herbs? Also-what can I make as gifts using these herbs? For example infused olive oil..

What can I make with Chives, Curly Parsley, Basil, Rosemary and tarragon?
shrimp with chives


Chives in scrambled eggs or omelets (absolutely delicious!!)


mashed potatoes with sour cream %26amp; chives


Crab cakes with parsley (Lemon-thyme sauce)


Grilled chicken with basil dressing


Basil-pasley pesto


Rosemary roast chicken or beef





All these are really great recipes. Look them up on foodnetwork.com





You could also use chives to garnish your meals when you serve for good presentation.


I would love to have a garden of herbs coz I cook with the alot of herbs. Lucky you!
Reply:I would mince the chives, basil, rosemary and parsley very finely and rub onto a piece of beef tenderloin seasoned with salt and pepper, then coated with a bit of oil. While the meat is roasting, I would cube red new potatoes, boil them and then toss them with chopped parsley, butter, salt and pepper :)
Reply:Basil Infused Vinaigrette


2 tablespoons cup extra-virgin olive oil


1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, divided


2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar


1 tablespoon red wine


1 tablespoon water


2 tablespoons fresh squeezed Lemon Juice


2 tablespoons grainy mustard


1 teaspoon sugar


Salt and coarsely ground pepper to taste





In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat olive oil; remove from heat and add 1/4 cup chopped basil leaves. Stir to coat the leaves. Let cool slightly. Add balsamic vinegar, red wine, water, and lemon juice. Cover and let sit overnight.


The next day, strain out the basil leaves and discard. Add mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper.


Just before serving, add remaining 1/4 cup freshly chopped basil leaves.


Makes approximately 1/2 cup.





good over pasta☺
Reply:Rosemary-infused olive oil is great. For recipes, you can do just about anything. The fresh chives make a perfect garnish for just about any meal you could think of - salads, pastas, meat, cheese, eggs, etc.





Basil is your ticket to delicious italian food, use it in your pasta sauces, caprese salad, bruschetta, etc.





Tarragon is a superb addition to a chicken stock or roasted chicken dish. It gives the broth and meat a unique flavor.