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Nothing says HOME like the smell of the kitchen. Preparations for the holidays is beginning around here. For many of us they will be very small gatherings, An opportunity to have quality time together, laugh and talk. We wanted to share from out table to yours the recipe for our Lavender Cranberry Sauce.  Lavender Cranberry Sauce
3/4 cup water 3 cups cranberries 1 cup sugar 2 tsp culinary lavender Combine the sugar and water, bring to a boil over medium heat. Add your cranberries and bring back up to a boil. Place lavender in a cheesecloth or tea ball. Add the lavender ball to the sauce and cook over medium heat. Cook until berries have split (10 mins or so). Remove lavender bag and blend sauce. Have a happy holiday!
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Roasted grapes are the hot new trend this year and we couldn't help join the fun with this easy to make up recipe. The flavors that meld together to shine in this upscale appetizer.  Roasted Grapes 2 cups red grapes 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic 1 tsp culinary lavender buds sprinkle of salt Preheat oven to 425℉ oven. In a mixing bowl combine grapes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, culinary lavender and a sprinkle of salt. Stir until mixed together and grapes are coated. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until grapes shrivel slightly, crack and or slightly toast. Remove from oven when done and assemble rest of appetizer. Crostini Brie Crostini Bread, sliced Brie cheese, cut into 1/4 inch cubes Turn stove down to 350℉. Place your crostini pieces on a baking sheet with a 1/4 inch cube of brie cheese. Bake until cheese melts about 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven and with a spatula move them to your appetizer plate. Top each crostini cheese bread a couple grapes. Then drizzle with the Lavender Balsamic dressing on top. Serve and enjoy! Lavender Balsamic Dressing 1 Tbsp Lavender Simple Syrup 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar In a small bowl combine your Lavender Simple Syrup and balsamic vinegar, stir to mix and use for topping your crostini bread. Garnish the plate with some Lavender Cocktail Picks. If you don't have lavender simple syrup you could replace with honey, but we now you'll like the special addition of the extra little bright flavor that lavender brings to this appetizer.  We always enjoy seeing others inspired by our recipes. If you make this #norwoodlavenderfarm so we can see it. Please make sure if using our recipe or pictures that you give credit.
Go out and be inspired with lavender! Ready for some yummy Fall comfort food?! This will fix your dinner dilemma tonight!  Tomato Pumpkin Cream Sauce with Sausage & Lavender 2 Tbsp Olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 onion, chopped 1 yellow pepper, chopped 1 pound sausage, sliced into discs (casings removed) 1 tsp ground culinary lavender bud 1 tsp culinary lavender bud 1 tsp rosemary 1/2 tsp salt 14 tsp pepper 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes 1/2 cup cream (or milk of choice) 1/2 cup parmesan, grated In a fry pan saute in olive oil the onion, garlic and sausage until sausage is cooked through and garlic and onions softened. Add in culinary lavender bud, ground culinary lavender bud, rosemary, 1 can pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes, salt and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer, let flavors meld while you make pasta. Prepare 1 pound pasta according to package instructions while your sauce is cooking. When sauce is ready stir in 1/2 cup cream. Serve sauce over pasta and garnish with parmesan.  Enjoy! Feel free to share our recipe but make sure to credit photo and recipe to Norwood Lavender Farm. If you make it #norwoodlavenderfarm....we would love to see your version.
NEW product, lavender pancake and waffle mix! We had some fun and created lavender pumpkin waffles. This year has sucked…and I think a little extra attention to enjoying the season is the answer to needing these waffles in your life. Top with Whipped Lavender Pumpkin Spice Butter (recipe below) and lavender simple syrup...yummm!  Lavender Pumpkin Spiced Waffles
1 pkg Lavender Pancake and Waffle Mix 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 cup water Mix in a mixing bowl all dry ingredients, stir to combine and add water. Stir until combined and in a greased waffle machine cook until golden. Serve hot with Whipped Lavender Pumpkin Spice Butter and Lavender Simple Syrup. Whipped Lavender Pumpkin Spice Butter 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 3 Tbl. Lavender Simple Syrup ( or lavender honey) 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1/2 tsp Culinary Lavender In a small mixing bowl combine all your butter, lavender simple syrup (or honey), pumpkin pie spice and culinary lavender. With a hand held mixer blend until smooth and set aside. Feel free to share just tag give Norwood Lavender Farm photo and recipe credit. |
AuthorI am Nicole Callen, lavender lover, farmer, and owner of Norwood Lavender Farm. My intention for this page is to bring you great lavender related content that you can use. Most of it contains culinary adventures that transpire in my kitchen, as I have a love for the complex floral flavor and depth that lavender brings to cooking. I like to say, "where nature meets gourmet". 
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