Herb Lemon Olive Oil Dressing on Asparagus

This dressing is perfect on grilled or steamed vegetables. I originally created this recipe to add flavor to grilled asparagus, but I quickly discovered that it’s great on almost everything!

Find the recipe in “Christianne’s Herbal Cookbook”

Smoked Salmon Crostini With Lemon Dill Aioli

This is an awesome appetizer for parties. The lemon dill aioli melts right into the toasted bread and gives you a savory flavor. I usually tone down the garlic and kick up the volume on the lemon, but the choice is yours. Adjust it to your taste and make it…

Sausage, Peppers, & Onion

My husband and I cook this easy and delicious meal all the time.  It’s perfect for dinner parties—low fat with lots of flavor. If you don’t want to use chicken sausage, try substituting diced chicken.

Find the recipe in “Christianne’s Herbal Cookbook”

Basil Chicken Piccata

I love chicken piccata. There’s something about the perfect lemony, garlicky, buttery sauce that gets me every time. This recipe is so easy to make and is impressive on the plate. It’s also easy to make a gluten-free version using gluten-free flour and gluten-free chicken broth, or by just skipping…

Christianne’s Herbal Kitchen: Fresh Herb Recipes for Body and Soul

From appetizers to entrees, soups, salads, desserts and cocktails, Christianne Klein shares her favorite fresh herb recipes in this delightful, full-color cookbook.  With her witty, informative style and easy approach to cooking with fresh herbs, Christianne  offers thrilling contemporary takes on classic dishes and amazing new flavor combinations that will…

Roasted Herb and Garlic Potatoes

This is a great all-purpose recipe. I usually serve it with steak or chicken, especially if the steak or chicken has a sauce that blends well with the potatoes. My personal favorite recipes to pair with these potatoes are the Steak with Rosemary-Thyme Cabernet Peppercorn Sauce and the White Wine…

Gorgonzola, Candied Walnut, Apple and Sherry Herb Baby Beet Salad

Ah, beets . . . the sweetness, the beautiful red-pink color, the texture. Everything about beets is perfect. Okay, I don’t like the mess you make when trying to prepare and cook them; but, I’m lucky enough to have a grocery store that sells freshly cooked baby beets already peeled and…

Sangria Granita with Candied Orange and Mint

This amazing recipe is a cross between a great cocktail and a fabulous frozen dessert. The candied oranges add an unexpected sweetness, and the subtle mint flavor makes this a perfect sweet treat. You’ll love this refreshing granita!

Find the recipe in “Christianne’s Herbal Cookbook”

Broiled Salmon with Mango Jalapeno Mint Salsa

This dish has such a delicious combination of flavors. The fresh mango, mint and cilantro add a tasty herb sweetness to the salmon while the jalapeno adds just the right amount of heat. If you don’t like salmon, use
the mango salsa on chicken, instead.

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Roasted Tomato, Basil and Burrata Bruschetta with Olive Tapenade

This is one of my all-time favorite recipes. The roasted tomatoes add a delicious flavor—both slightly sweet and savory—while the burrata (Italian cheese) melts in your mouth. Fair warning: If you make this for a party, these delicious treats will be gone in minutes!

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Thyme Caramelized Onion, Brie, Pear and Candied Walnut Pizza

My sister-in-law made a version of this pizza dough on the grill for my husband and me while we were in Hawaii. It was fantastic! You can use the dough in so many ways—as a dinner bread, a pizza, or even for sandwiches.  For this recipe, I created a savory…