Cooking with Lavendar

Lavender Chicken Preheat Oven to 400˚

• 4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Sprigs of lavender
• 8 slices of bacon
• Pinch of red pepper flakes to taste
• 1 c shredded Swiss cheese

Place 2-3 sprigs of lavender on top of each chicken breast half. Wrap two slices of bacon around each piece of chicken keeping lavender inside. Place chicken into a shallow baking dish. Season with salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bake chicken for 20 minutes giving it a turn once. Turn one more time so the lavender is on top and sprinkle with the cheese. Continue baking for 10 more minutes or until the cheese has melted and chicken juices are clear.

Lavender Dijon Dressing

• ½ c olive oil
• 2 T red wine vinegar
• 2 T Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp lavender chopped very fine
• ¾ tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp minced garlic
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper

In a jar with secure lid combine all ingredients. Shake well. Dress salad or marinate meat with it.