Tonight I am making turkey gyro burgers and last night I discovered I did not have enough dill for the Tzatziki sauce. So today on my lunch break I went to Hydro Harvest Farms in Ruskin. It is a great U-pick, hydroponic, organic farm that has amazing herbs and veggies. They also sell growing systems for commercial and home use. For only $2.50 I got to fill a quart sized container with fresh herbs that I don't have growing in my porch garden yet. Most grocery stores sell a couple ounces of herbs for $3-4 each! I freeze my extra herbs in zip top bags so I always have them on hand.
Pictured (from left) Dill, Chives, Sage, Thai Peppers (small),
Mexican Tarragon, Ornamental Oregano, and Oregano
The ornamental oregano is a clipping so I can plant it and grow some of my own. It is edible and is also a really beautiful hanging plant. I love the varigated leaves!
Tzatziki Sauce
32oz Greek plain yogurt (regular yogurt works too)
1/2 cup or more fresh dill (to taste)
zest and juice of 1 fresh lemon
2 tbs roasted garlic paste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
fresh cracked black pepper
2 cups diced cucumbers
1. Combine all ingredients in food processor. Blend until smooth.
2. Seperate into pint containers. Chill before use.
Although you can freeze Tzatziki sauce, it alters the texture significantly. If you do decide to freeze it, let it thaw and mix in some sour cream to bring it back to life.
Man that's a nice picture! Someone must have got a new camera!!!
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