Sweet & Savory Thursday ~ Fresh Fillet & Fresh Rosemary

INGREDIENTS & DIRECTIONS:

• One large fillet of your choice ( I used Sockeye Salmon)
• Brush 1 Tbsp. of olive oil on top
• Sprinkle with dash of kosher salt, optional
• Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper
• Lay 3 large sprigs of fresh rosemary on top 
• Place pan with one inch of water on bottom rack of oven
• Line baking sheet with foil
• Place seasoned fillet on baking sheet
• Cook at 225 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when using a fork

The oil from the fresh rosemary permeates the fillet which really helps to enhance the flavor.  

Another suggestion is to use fresh dill when cooking your fish in the oven.

If you have other suggestions of cooking methods for fish or enhancing it with herbs, please leave a comment.  We enjoy hearing from our readers.

• Check out the health benefits of eating salmon at http://www.chatelaine.com/health/diet/seven-health-benefits-of-salmon-and-a-vitamin-rich-summer-recipe/

Happy Eating & Herbing!

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Sweet & Savory Friday - Planter to Potato

I simply love being able to step outside my patio door, walk about ten feet, and snip some fresh chives for my baked potato!

In the featured photo, I cooked a medium sized Russet Brubank potato at 350 degrees for about an hour and fifteen minutes, turning it at the half way mark. After testing the potato with a knife inserted in the center to make sure it was thoroughly cooked, I added real butter, sour cream, salt, pepper, and home grown chives.  Every small scoop was scrumptious!  

To get the real scoop on potatoes grown in our great state of Idaho, please visit https://idahopotato.com/frequently-asked-questions.

Back to the chives for a moment.  Herbs are so easy to grow, especially if the area you have to work with happens to be very small.  In this particular container featured in the photo below, I have planted rosemary along with the chives. Herbs are interesting in that several of them can be grown together in a very small space.  It's best to do your homework in advance to learn which ones need more sun than others, so you don't end up positioning one that forms too much shade for another one.

If you don't happen to use all of your fresh herbs during the summer and fall months, you can harvest and dry them for storage inside air tight containers. Your winter soups, stews, and other domestic endeavors will be enhanced by your collection.

Happy Herbing & Eating!

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