Weekend Herb Blogging #277 - The Round-Up

Big thanks to everyone for your great food and friendship. Weekend Herb Blogging has always been a special hosting pleasure for me, and this 277th edition has been no exception. The longevity of this event is tribute to Kalyn's foundation and Haalo's carrying of the torch. Your impressive and energetic talents complete the trinity.

Rachel of The Crispy Cook is now hosting WHB #278. She will be welcoming your recipes until close of the event on Sunday, April 10.

Should there be any errors or omissions, please know I will make the corrections as soon as I'm notified.

Thanks again!

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The manual labor of mortar and pestle is worth the grind for
a colorful confetti of complex spices in a vegetable toss.

Urap Sayuran (Javanese Mixed Vegetable Salad with Spiced Grated Coconut)
Fikranilam - Grow in the Kitchen
Indonesia

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Making quinoa for the first time? Make it green with
an envious mix of asparagus, peas, leeks, and mint.

Quinoa and Spring Vegetable Pilaf
Mary Katherine - MK's Kitchen
Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A.

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A frilly fringe of leaves from a particularly popular flower
are a healthy foliage for much of what might be ailing you.

Garland Chrysanthemum
Tigerfish - Teczcape - An Escape to Food
California, U.S.A.

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Bitter little gourds are less bitter pills to swallow when
they are charred and spiced and hissing in a skillet.

Sautéed Baby Bitter Gourd
Sra - When My Soup Came Alive
India

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Tender little leggy leaves enliven a North African
grain dish balanced with spices and sweetness.

Moroccan Barley and Pea Shoot Salad
Janet - The Taste Space
Toronto, Canada

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A square of juicy, fruity dessert is the plum-perfect
ending to a convivial, casual luncheon party.

Plum and Cinnamon Oat Slice
Johanna - Green Gourmet Giraffe
Melbourne, Australia

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Just when you thought it was safe to yawn at yet another pesto,
along comes Thai basil and coriander to recharge the sauce.

Pan-Fried Shrimp with Glass Noodles in Thai Basil and Coriander Pesto
ShuHan - Mummy, I Can Cook
London, U.K.

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A kumquat compote is the crowning golden glory
on a delicate cheesecake atop a biscuit base.

Kumquat, Vanilla and Ginger Cheesecake
Elly - Nutmegs, Seven
Oxford, U.K.

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Piled-high baked potatoes with nary a drop of dairy fool and
satisfy the diner expecting cheese, butter, or cream.

Potato Boats with "Sour Cream" and Herbs
Ricki - Diet, Desserts and Dogs
Toronto Area, Canada

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A sucker for spices grinds her own special blends into
powder potions that sprinkle magic flavors on many a dish.

Assorted Spice Medleys
Claudia - Honey from Rock
Hawaii, U.S.A.

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Smoked-up chile peppers pair well with sugary apricots
to finish fillets swimming in good taste and nutrition.

Roast Salmon with Sweet Chipotle Glaze
Joanne - Eats Well with Others
New York

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A simple stack of crepes napped in aromatic cream
makes for a serving that's a cut well above the rest.

Crepes Pie with Pancetta and Rosemary
Graziana - Erbe in Cucina
Italy

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A crush of fresh corn kernels is a sweet, golden nest
for a topping of salty cheese and quick ratatouille.

Sweet Corn Polenta
Haalo - Cook Almost Anything at Least Once
Melbourne, Australia

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The piquant flavor of piccata can lure away even the most
addicted from her online game of a frog and some balls.

Chicken Piccata
Annie and Nate - House of Annie
Kuching, Sarawakm, Malaysia

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The joys of one's garden yield handfuls of hale and hearty
kale to chop into a casserole bubbling with good health.

Gratin di Cavolo Riccio e Orzo (Kale and Barley Gratin)
Simona - Briciole
California, U.S.A.

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Hungering for something humble and homey? Buttered
griddle cakes should have you humming in no time.

Potato Farls with Caraway Seeds
Susan - The Well-Seasoned Cook
New York, U.S.A.