Herbed Popovers from The Old Farmer's Garden-Fresh Cookbook Almanac

Am I lucky or what? Once again I've been given the previledge to review a cookbook. The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden-Fresh Cookbook is produced by Yankee Publishing Inc. of Dublin, New Hampshire. Its parent publication, The Old Farmer’s Almanac, has been delighting readers since 1792. 

The Garden-Fresh Cookbook is the resource for turning garden-fresh ingredients into kitchen delicious menus, meals, and treats. Gardening and the timeless tradition of sharing a wholesome meal with family and friends is at the root of this collection. Dig in and savor a guarantee of goodness every day with The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden-Fresh Cookbook.

The Old Farmer’s Garden-Fresh Cookbook is available for only $19.95 wherever books and magazines are sold. Folks who can’t find it in bookstores, supermarkets, or kitchen stores can order individual copies at (Almanac.com/Store) or by calling 800-ALMANAC.

Browsing through the cookbook made it difficult for me to choose a recipe. Everyone of them looked delicious. But I finally settled on a popover recipe because I wanted to play with my popover pan again. It was a good choice because the kitchen smelled wonderful from the herbs.

Ingredients for Herbed Popovers:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions:
1. Postion a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease 12 popover or custard cups.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Stir with a whisk or fork to blend thoroughly. Whisk the milk, eggs, and butter in a small bowl. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Slowly pour the milk mixture into the well while beating the vatter. Continue beating for 2-1/2 to 3 minutes, or until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps. Fold in the herbs.

3. Pour into the prepared cups, filling only halfway. Place the cups in the oven on the center rack and immediately lower the heat to 375 degrees. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until puffed and browned. Makes 12 popovers.

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