Floral Garnish Without The Flowers Dedicated To Bergy Recipes

FLORAL GARNISH WITHOUT THE FLOWERS (DEDICATED TO BERGY)

Steps:

• Do not peel the cucumber. Start by cutting off 1 tapered end of the cucumber & discard it. Cut 3 segments (3/4 in wide) from the cucumber & halve each thru the center. You now have 6 segments.
• Place 4 of the segments (center cut side down & rind side up) on your cutting board & cut ea diagonally so you have 8 segments that will form the petals of the flower.
• Use 1 of the last 2 segments to thinly slice the half-moon pieces that will form the stem of the flower & trim them as shown in the pic.
• Using a vegetable peeler, peel 1 or 2 strips of cucumber rind & cut into several leaf shapes as shown in the pic.
• Using a 1-inch diameter cookie cutter (rd or scallop-edged), cut cheese slices for the pieces that will be the center of your flower. Assemble the garnish on your platter as shown in the pic or as desired. All done!

BORAGE-FLAVORED LEMONADE

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a blender and blend for approximately 30 seconds.
• Strain over lots of ice into a tall glass, and garnish with borage flowers.

SKILLET LINGUICA WITH PASTA

Steps:

• In a large deep skillet over medium-high heat add olive oil and sauté the onions until soft and translucent.
• Add the sausage, salt and pepper and sauté together for another 5 minutes.
• Add the chopped garlic and stir in for a minute.
• Add in the remaining ingredients of diced tomatoes, chicken broth, water, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper, and uncooked pasta.
• Stir everything together and bring to a boil, cover the skillet and reduce the heat to a slow simmer. Cook for 15 - 20 minutes until the pasta is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
• Taste and adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
• Remove skillet from heat and leave covered until ready to serve.