Herb Jelly

INGREDIENTS

6-12/ cups sugar

2 cups water

1 cup white vinegar

6 drops green or yellow food coloring

1 cup fresh basil or rosemary leaves

6 oz liquid fruit pectin

PROCEDURE

In saucepan, mix sugar, water, vinegar and food coloring. Tie basil or rosemary in cheesecloth bag; crush with rolling pin. Add to pan; bring to a boil. Stir in pectin; return to full rolling boil. Boil hard for 1 minute; stir constantly. Remove from heat; discard herb bag. Quickly skim foam off. Pour unto hot sterilized jars; seal with metal lids or paraffin.

Herb Garlic Bread

INGREDIENTS

8 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)

2 tablespoons minced garlic

1-1/2 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley

1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme

Salt and freshly ground black pepper1 loaf French bread

PROCEDURE

Preheat oven 375F.

In small bowl, mix together butter, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper. Slice bread 1-inch thick. Do not cut all the way through bottom of loaf. Spread 1 to 2 teaspoons garlic butter mixture in between each cut. Wrap bread in aluminum foil and bake 10 minutes. Serve immediately.