Herbed Veggie Fries
Indulge in savory, crispy "fries" without the guilt! Almost any vegetable you fancy will work for this crunchy side, from whole green beans to sliced beets, carrots, parsnips or sweet potatoes. The key is to keep the vegetables uniform in size to ensure even cooking and to be sure they're not cut so skinny that they turn into a pile of unrecognizable burnt strips. Having said all that, this is really more of a method than it is a recipe. Here's the method:
Rinse and pat dry
Lavender Panna Cotta
Panna cotta is a dish of "cooked cream" original to Northern Italy. Although it's truly an elegant dessert, it's remarkably easy to prepare. It's creamy texture is even more impressive when enhanced with floral lavender and, if you wish, garnished with a drizzle of honey or shaved chocolate. Ingredients
1 1/2 teaspoons gelatin powder
2 tablespoons cold water
1 cup half and half or cream
1/4 cup wildflower honey
1 teaspoon dried lavender flowers
1 cup milk Directions
