Garlic Chive

Garlic Chive Baguette Toasts

Ingredients:

• 3/4 pound feta cheese, crumbled 1 tbsp. chopped tarragon
• 1/4 cup finely chopped garlic chives
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• A fresh baguette or other crusty bread

Crumble the cheese in a bowl. Add the tarragon, garlic chives and pepper. Toss the mixture with the oil and allow it to rest for 1 to 3 hours at room temperature. When ready to serve, preheat the broiler and toast slices of the bread lightly. Spread each piece with a tablespoon or more of the cheese mixture. Place the bread on a baking sheet and broil for about 1 minute, or until the cheese just begins to bubble. Watch carefully as they broil. Serve warm.

Chive-glazed baby carrots

• 4 bunches baby carrots, trimmed and scrubbed or peeled
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 1/2tablespoons heavy cream
• White pepper to taste
• 1 small bunch chives, chopped

1. Place the carrots in a skillet with the butter, sugar, salt and one-half cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is evaporated.

2. Stir in the lemon juice and cream and bring to a boil, stirring. Season with more salt, if needed, and white pepper. Add the chives and mix with a rubber spatula until coated. Serve immediately.