Zodiac Recipes - Gemini

Purchased a Gemini Zodiac Blend?

Here is a set of recipes and tips for using the blend to get you started.

Recipes for Gemini Zodiac Herb Blend

Herb Cream Cheese Spread
Mix the Backyard Patch Gemini Herb Blend into whipped cream cheese and serve on cucumber rounds or toast points for a fun, versatile snack.

Herb Blend Salad Dressing

  • ·         2 Tbsp. Backyard Patch Gemini Herb Blend
  • ·         2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • ·         1 tsp. sugar
  • ·         ¼ tsp. fresh ground black pepper
  • ·         ½ c. sour cream
  • ·         ½ c. mayonnaise

Heat vinegar to very hot. Add Herb Blend. Let sit to cool. Stir in sugar and pepper. Stir in sour cream and mayonnaise. Whisk well. Refrigerate several hours before serving. Enjoy!

Herb Blend Fettuccine Alfredo

  • ·         1 12-oz. pkg fettuccine noodles
  • ·         1½ c. whipping cream
  • ·         2 heaping Tbsp. Backyard Patch Gemini Herb Blend
  • ·         3 Tbsp. butter
  • ·         ¼ tsp. fresh ground pepper
  • ·         ½ c. grated Parmesan cheese

Cook fettuccine noodles according to pkg. Drain and set aside. Bring cream to almost boiling and add Herb Blend. Remove from heat; cover and let steep 15 minutes. Melt butter in large pot. Add cream/herb mixture and ground pepper. Add fettuccine noodles and mix well. Heat until simmering and noodles are hot. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!

Herbal Tea

Add 1 to 2 tsp Backyard Patch Gemini Herb Blend to a tea infuser or coffee filter and steep in 8 ounces of water just off the boil for 5 to 7 minutes.  Enjoy!

 Herbed Butter

·         2 Tbsp. Backyard Patch Gemini Herb Blend

·         ½ c. (1 stick) softened butter

Mix the herb blend and softened butter together until well blended. Put into a small bowl or ramekin to serve. Butter may also be formed into a round shape or stick and chilled until ready to serve.

Herb Blend Bean Soup

  • ·         1 cup multiple dry beans (pinto, red, lima, split peas, lentils, black beans, black-eyed peas, or any other you have on hand)
  • ·         4 cups water
  • ·         1 ham hock or extra firm tofu cut in 1-inch squares
  • ·         1 8-oz. can of tomatoes
  • ·         3 Tbls. Lemon juice
  • ·         2 Tbls Backyard Patch Gemini Herb Blend

Rince the beans and place in a stock pot or Dutch oven and soak overnight.  Drain the beans and add 4 cups fresh water and ham hock.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer 1 ½ hours or until beans are tender.  Add seasonings, tomatoes, lemon juice and if using tofu add now.  Simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove ham hock and take off remaining meat from bone and return to soup.  Serve with homemade bread.

Herb Blend Crispy Baked Chicken

  • ·         2 heaping Tbsp. Backyard Patch Gemini Herb Blend
  • ·         1 tsp. Paprika
  • ·         ⅛ tsp. allspice
  • ·         ⅓ cup instant mashed potato flakes
  • ·         ⅓ cup unseasoned dry breadcrumbs
  • ·         2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • ·         2 to 2¼ lbs. chicken pieces
  • ·         1 egg
  • ·         1 Tbsp. water

Mix Herb Blend, paprika, allspice, mashed potato flakes, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese together in a shallow bowl. Dip the chicken pieces in the egg/water mixture, then roll in herb/bread crumb mixture. Place on lightly greased casserole dish. Bake at 375 degrees till chicken is baked and crumb crust is golden, about 45-60 minutes.