In the herbal kitchen, springtime calls for lighter fare that suits our body’s needs for this time of year while celebrating the freshness of the season. It’s also a wonderful time for gatherings! Here are five of my favorite herbal recipes for a vibrant and healthy spring brunch menu.
#1 Chive Vinegar
The zesty, slightly spicy flavor of chives adds pizazz! This chive vinegar is the perfect dipping addition to a nice warm loaf of bread. Mix it with some olive oil and fresh garlic. It’s so simple and makes the perfect appetizer for a spring brunch menu. You could also use chive vinegar to make herbal salad dressing.
Get the recipe: Drizzle Vinegar
#2 Herbed Egg Muffins With Mint Sauce
Herbs for breakfast! This egg recipe is an excellent way to pack in those herbs for a delicious and nourishing breakfast. The ingredients can be adjusted to your liking, and the possibilities are endless. Egg muffins are quite easy to make and full of protein and herbal goodness for your spring brunch menu.
Get the recipe: Herbed Egg Muffins With Mint Sauce
#3 Nettle Soup
Stinging nettle is a superfood and this is my favorite soup ever! If you have fresh nettles, you definitely need to give this a try. Not is this soup delicious, it’s loaded with the health benefits of nettle, which come into season once a year in the spring. If you don’t have nettles, you could substitute chard, kale or spinach.
Get the recipe: Nettle Soup
#4 Violet Syrup
Every year when the violets bloom, I find that tending my to-do list gets a bit more difficult! I would rather go daydream with the violets! This recipe lets you bottle the color, magic and fragrance of this ephemeral spring flower. You can use the syrup to make mocktails and cocktails, or drizzle it over pancakes, waffles, or oatmeal.
Get the recipe: Violet Syrup
#5 Springtime Potpourri
Stovetop potpourri is the perfect touch for any gathering! Aromatic herbs and fruit cleanse the air and fill your house with fresh, seasonal scents without bringing any store-bought additives or chemical-filled, synthetic fragrances into your home. For spring, try a combination of mint, thyme, lemon, lavender, and ginger.
Get the recipe: Herbal Stovetop Potpourri
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I would love to hear from you! What herbal delights are on your spring brunch menu? Please share in the comments below.
