Recipes

Lavender Lemonade

-- 1-Quart Lemonade
-- 1 T Dried Lavender
-- 1 Cup boiling water

Pour boiling water over lavender and let steep 20 minutes. Strain and add to lemonade. Royal Velvet will turn lemonade a pretty pink/purple color!

Grilled Salmon with Lavender & Basil

-- 4 salmon steaks or fillets

-- 2 T Tamari or soy sauce
-- Marinade: 2 T fresh lemon juice
-- 1 t dried lavender

-- 1/3 cup olive oil
-- 5 large fresh basil leaves, chopped

Combine all marinade ingredients. Place salmon on hot, lightly oiled grill, skin side down. Baste frequently with marinade. When salmon is done, baste with remaining marinade.

Lavender-Herbs de Provence Chicken

-- 1 t Dried Lavender

-- 1 T Herbs de Provence
-- 1 t sea salt

-- 4 t fresh lemon juice
-- 8 t extra virgin olive oil

-- 2 cloves crushed garlic
-- ½ - 1 T Tabasco sauce

-- 4 chicken breasts

Combine all ingredients together and marinate the chicken for at least two hours. Grill until tender, basting frequently (or bake uncovered for about 40 minutes at 400 degrees).

Lavender Honey Bunches

-- 3 cups quick oats

-- 1-cup butter
-- 2 cups flaked coconut

-- ½ cup honey
-- 1 cup unbleached flour

-- 1 t dried lavender
-- 1 cup packed brown sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine oats, coconut & flour in a large mixing bowl. Bring butter, honey, sugar & lavender to boil. Pour over dry ingredients and mix well. Drop by Tablespoon into lightly greased muffin tins. Bake for 12-15 min until lightly golden.