Countless cultures throughout history have used herbs for their unique flavors as well as for the treatment of various conditions and ailments including, headaches, back pain, neck strain, nausea, indigestion, and many more. Now, with the recipes in the new book Cooking Well: Healing Herbs, you can uncover the beneficial properties of a wide variety of herbs in these easy to use recipes.
Whether you’re looking to ease the symptoms of a specific condition, seeking to energize or relax, or just want to create tasty, healthy meals for yourself and your family, Cooking Well: Healing Herbs is the perfect resource for anyone interested in harnessing the powers of delicious, healthful herbs.
Here are a few recipes to try!
Marinated Chicken Tarragon
Ingredients: ½ cup plain low-fat yogurt, ¼ cup honey, 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 ½ tsp garlic salt, 1 ½ tsp dried tarragon, crushed, ½ tsp black pepper, 1/8 tsp bottled hot pepper sauce, 4 (4 to 6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts.
Directions: Combine yogurt, honey, mustard, garlic salt, tarragon, pepper and hot pepper sauce; mix well. Marinate chicken in yogurt mixture 1 hour in refrigerator. Shake off excess marinade and broil, 4 to 6 inches from heat, 3 to 4 minutes per side or until juices run clear.
Honey Mint Yogurt
Ingredients: 1 pint plain yogurt, ¼ cup honey, ½ to ¾ tsp dried mint, crushed (1 Tbsp fresh chopped mint can be substituted for the dried mint).
Directions: Combine all ingredients and blend well.
Stress Reducing Tea (relieves stress of the lower back and neck)
Ingredients: 1 part chamomile, 1 part mint, 1 part calendula flowers
Directions: Place all herbs in a tea ball or bag and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes before drinking. You may add sugar, honey or another sweetener if preferred. Feel free to drink with milk or cream if you like.
Reprinted with permission from Cooking Well: Healing Herbs. ISBN: 978-1-57826-330-1 $11.00 (paperback). Hatherleigh Press. Distributed by Random House.
