The Herbs are here!

Ok, reason number two why I love summer so much….fresh herbs! There is just nothing like going out to your own collection, snipping a few leaves off and ending up with the best tasting recipe. I don’t care what you are making or baking, fresh herbs just make it so much better. I realize you can have year round herbs in your house. But since I have a black thumb (meaning I kill pretty much anything I try to grow) and hungry cats, I leave the herbs to the outside world. Here are some of the favorite things I will be doing with my herbs this summer:
1. Sweet Basil - I love to make bruschetta on hot summer nights and it also goes great in my homemade tomato sauce
2. Mint – Bring on the Mojito, Baby! My summer drink of choice.
3. Cilantro - I love to jazz up chicken marinades and use to make homemade salsa. Here is my simple recipe: Put in some cut up tomatoes, onions, a little garlic, cilantro, a dash of chili powder and splash of vinegar in a food processor. Spin for a few seconds and enjoy!