Tuesday ~ Cooking

Oh how I love Ruby Tuesday. This week I'm in search of cooking inspiration. I found red cookware at Napa Style.



I have to admit that I'm not a great cook. I can cook "teenage" foods for my kids but I'm far from being a skilled home chef. My mother can whip up anything delicious from just a few ingredients. She takes common foods and makes them memorable and oustanding. I on the other hand, sew not cook. I love cooking shows on TV and have tried basic tips to improve my cooking. One of my dreams is to take a cooking vacation to Tuscany. I know I sound like something out of the movie Under the Tuscan Sun. It would be wonderful to go on a culinary tour, take hands-on cooking classes, visit food market, and experience the Italian cultural adventures. To go along with my cooking theme, I'm glad that this past weekend I was at Gruene Market Days because I found gorgeous herbs from a local vendor.
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If I can learn how to start incorporating herbs into my cooking, I know it will enhance the flavor tremendously. My kids and I will experience delicious foods at restaurants but now I need to start bringing those flavors home.

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Herbs 101

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Simple Herb Dip
Ingredients
1 cup plain yogurt
1 green chive, finely cut
6 fresh basil leaves, finely cut
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely cut

Pinch of sea salt

Dash of cracked black pepper

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Preparation: Finely chop herbs. Stir together with yogurt, then season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Serve chilled.

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Yummy! Hope you have a good week! ~ Yoli :)