The International Herb Association has selected Coriandrum sativum as the 2017 Herb of the Year. Cilantro is available at our Annual Herb Sale in April. Cilantro is the plant and coriander is the seed. Cilantro leaves have a strong, peppery flavor. Coriander seeds have a light lemony flavor. Cilantro leaves and coriander seeds flavor Asian, Indian, Mexican, Spanish, Tex-Mex, and […]
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Cilantro/Coriander
Common Name: Cilantro/Coriander Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum Type: Annual Height: 1.5 – 2 ft. Width: 1 – 1.5 ft. Habit: Mounding Flower: White to pink to pale lavender Bloom Season: Seasonal Foliage: Finely-divided upper leaves are fern-like. Broad-lobed lower leaves resemble those of Italian parsley Flavor: Strong flavor, with citrus overtones Fragrance: Fragrant leaves Sun: […]
Vietnamese Coriander
Common Name: Coriander, Vietnamese Botanical Name: Polygonom oderatum • Zone: 9b-11 • Type: Tropical perennial • Height: 6 in. • Width: 4 in. • Habit: Creeping • Flower: NA • Bloom Season: May-Sept. • Foliage: Dark green, with chestnut-colored spots on top of leaves & burgundy red underneath. • Flavor: Refreshing citrus flavor with a […]
Pan Roasted Coriander and Chili Almonds
Pan Roasted Coriander and Chili Almonds Nancy W shared this tasty treat for the 2017 Herb of the Year. ½ T almond oil 1½ c whole almonds 1-3 small dried red chili peppers, seeded and finely diced (optional) 1 t coriander seeds crushed ½ t sugar ¼ t salt Heat almond oil in a large […]
Spiced Pesto
Spiced Pesto Nancy W shared this tasty new version for an old standby. 8 oz fresh basil ½ c olive oil 2 t freshly grated nutmeg or 1t ground nutmeg 1 t ground coriander 1t celery seed ½ t sea salt Process all ingredients together in food processor. Enjoy!
2017 Herb of the Year
Cilantro and Coriander 2017 Herb of the Year The International Herb Association has selected cilantro and coriander (Coriandrum sativum) as the 2017 Herb of the Year. Cilantro is the plant and coriander is the seed. Cilantro leaves have a strong, peppery flavor. Coriander seeds have a light lemony flavor. Cilantro leaves and coriander seeds flavor […]