Beyond the Garden Gate

Category: In the Kitchen

  • Citrus Recipes

    Citrus Recipes

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    Updated Oct. 2025 Citrus Curd: (Calamondin, lime, or lemon) In a small saucepan, over medium to medium-low heat, combine juice, sugar, and egg yolks. Whisk constantly until sugar has dissolved and the curd begins to thicken slightly. (Approx. 10 min.) Remove from heat. Add butter, one tablespoon at a time, stirring until dissolved. Continue adding…

  • Drying & Preserving Herbs

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    To dry bay leaves (and most other herbs), rinse them well and let them thoroughly dry. Most can be “air-dried” at this stage by hanging in a dark, climate-controlled space until dry. They can be placed in a paper bag to hang, if there is no convenient dark place. In several days to a week…