Although there are many varieties of savory, the only ones you’re likely to locate in the US are summer (annual) and winter (perennial) savory. The summer variety is a little less pungent and is sometimes described as tasting similar to thyme or marjoram, but has historically been used much like…
I love herbs–especially those that are not too common. That’s why I always plant summer and winter savory when I can find it. Savory has a flavor described as a cross between thyme and marjoram, so feel free to substitute one of those herbs if necessary. Savory also has many…
When you have a plethora of zucchini and fresh mint in your garden or produce box, why not combine the two? It makes a refreshing early-summer side dish, roasted in the oven or cooked on the grill. Even if you don’t like zucchini, you might like it prepared this way—my husband can vouch for that!
When I think of summer, I think of all the varieties of basil and the way they add complexity to just about any recipe. Basil is the perfect complement to those vine ripe tomatoes from the garden and fresh mozzarella, which I combine to make delicious Caprese salads throughout the…