Day 5 brings us to CILANTRO

I have found my clients either LOVE or HATE cilantro. Some people find cilantro citrusy and aromatic, while to others it tastes a bit soapy or, as my father puts it, “spicy.” I happen to be one of those that absolutely LOVES cilantro – just about every night I put fresh cilantro into my salad greens, but it is ideal for salsas, guacamole and Asian noodles…. today I am actually preparing my client Mexican-style, cilantro-lime burgers with guacamole!

What’s your take on cilantro?

For Day 6, SAGE

Sage is known for its velvety-green leaves (they remind me of the texture of the the plant called “lamb’s ears”… Does anyone know what I am taking about? LOL). Sage is great added to brown butter, tossed with pasta, wonderful with pork dishes, great paired with lemon and chicken, and classic in stuffing. BUT my favorite use of the herb is in my sage-enhanced butternut squash soup with cinnamon- garlic croutons!!!