This recipe will yield both tender, mild garlic and garlic-flavored oil. 3 heads garlic, peeled and separated into cloves 500 ml olive oil Place garlic into small saucepan and add oil just to cover (you may need more or less oil depending on the shape and size of your pot). Cook on medium heat until [...]

2 oz Gin 0.5 oz lemon juice 6 – 8 basil leaves 0.5 oz simple syrup Glass: Tumbler Garnish: mint sprig Method: Give all ingredients in a shaker, fill with ice cubes and shake 10-15 seconds thoroughly. Strain into ice filled glass and serve. Enjoy!

Great as a seasoning for vegetables or taco meat or as a spice rub for chicken. 1/2 c chili powder 1/4 c paprika 1 T cumin 1/2 T garlic powder 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp chipotle powder or smoked paprika 2 tsp dried oregano leaves Zest of 1 lime 2 tsp salt Enjoy!

These Japanese pickled cucumbers are delicious with grilled fish. 1 long English cucumber 4 tbsp Rice wine vinegar 4 tbsp mirin ½ tbsp soy sauce ½ tbsp grated ginger 1 tsp dry chili flakes Slice cucumber thinly and place in glass mixing bowl. Heat remaining ingredients in small saucepan until boiling. Remove from heat and [...]