Cress

For Hair:

- Hair Rinse: Steep cress microgreens in hot water to create a natural hair rinse. After shampooing, pour the cooled infusion over your hair. It helps to promote scalp health and adds a natural shine.

- Hair Mask: Blend cress microgreens with mashed avocado and honey. Apply this mixture to your hair, leave it on for 30 minutes, then rinse thoroughly for a nourishing treatment.

- Herbal Scalp Oil: Infuse a carrier oil (such as olive oil) with cress microgreens. Use this oil to massage your scalp, which can help to promote hair growth and reduce dandruff.

For Diet:

- Salads and Appetizers: Add cress microgreens to mixed salads, grain bowls, or use as a garnish for appetizers like bruschetta and stuffed mushrooms.

- Smoothies: Blend a handful of cress microgreens into green smoothies along with leafy greens, banana, and your favorite milk for a nutrient boost.

- Sandwiches and Wraps: Incorporate into sandwiches, wraps, and paninis for a fresh, peppery flavor.

- Egg Dishes: Add to omelets, frittatas, or scrambled eggs for an extra burst of flavor and nutrients.

- Soups and Stews: Use as a fresh garnish to enhance the flavor of soups and stews.

For Face:

- Herbal Steam Facial: Add cress microgreens to steaming hot water. Lean over the bowl with a towel over your head to let the steam open your pores, detoxify, and refresh your skin.

- Face Masks: Blend cress microgreens with yogurt and honey to create a soothing, nutrient-rich face mask. Apply to your face, leave on for 15-20 minutes, then rinse off with warm water.

- Natural Toner: Steep cress microgreens in witch hazel or rose water to create a natural herbal toner. Apply with a cotton pad to cleanse and tone your skin.

For Cooking:

- Salads and Appetizers: Add to mixed salads, sandwiches, wraps, and appetizers for a fresh, peppery flavor.

- Main Dishes: Use as a garnish for grilled meats, fish, or roasted vegetables to enhance flavor.

- Egg Dishes: Incorporate into omelets, scrambled eggs, frittatas, or quiches for added flavor and nutrition.

- Soups and Stews: Garnish soups, stews, and creamy bisques with cress microgreens for a bright, fresh taste.

- Smoothies and Juices: Blend cress microgreens with fruits and vegetables in smoothies or juices for an extra nutrient boost.

- Herb Butter and Spreads: Mix into herb butters, cream cheese spreads, or hummus for a unique, peppery twist.

RELATED RECIPES

Cress Microgreen Salad with Citrus Dressing

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cress microgreens

• 1 orange, segmented

• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Salt and pepper to taste
  Directions:

  1. Toss cress microgreens, orange segments, red onion, and feta cheese in a bowl.

  2. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.

  3. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. Serve as a refreshing salad.

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     Eggs and Cress Microgreens on Toast

     Ingredients:

     • 2 slices of whole-grain bread, toasted

     • 2 large eggs

     • 1/4 cup cress microgreens

     • 1 avocado, mashed

     • Salt and pepper to taste
       Directions:

       1. Cook eggs to your preference (boiled, scrambled, or poached).

       2. Spread mashed avocado evenly over toasted bread slices.

       3. Top with cooked eggs and cress microgreens.

       4. Season with salt and pepper.

       5. Serve as a hearty breakfast or brunch dish.

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          Cress Microgreen Fried Rice

          Ingredients:

          • 4-5 cups cooked and chilled brown rice

          • 3 tbsp butter, divided

          • 1 medium onion, chopped

          • 2 large carrots, peeled and cubed small

          • 1 cup frozen peas

          • 3-4 lightly beaten eggs

          • 1/2 cup cress microgreens, chopped

          • 4 green onions, thinly sliced

          • 1/4-1/3 cup soy sauce

          • Salt and pepper to taste
            Directions:

            1. Preheat a large skillet or wok to medium-high.

            2. Add 2 tbsp butter to the pan. When melted, add onion and stir until translucent1.

            3. Add carrots and cook until slightly tender.

            4. Add garlic and cook until fragrant but not brown.

            5. Turn the heat up and add the rice and peas. Cook and stir until hot, about 3-4 minutes1.

            6. Push rice to the side of the pan, add remaining butter, and cook the eggs1. Mix into rice once cooked1.

            7. Stir in cress microgreens, green onions, and soy sauce1.

            8. Season with salt and pepper