Tag Archive for: basil

What do I do with my Basil?

What do I do with my Basil? We wait all year for summer and the first taste of fresh basil. Basil is one herb in particular that really shines when it’s fresh and it can be added to so many recipes- sandwiches, drinks, dressings, egg dishes…the…

Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan Fried Eggplant is near and dear to my heart. One of my first real food experiences was with my good friend in Maryland. We ordered “fried eggplant with goat cheese” and who knew this would open my mind to many different…

Summer Flatbreads and Pizzas

Summer Flatbreads and Pizzas Flatbreads and pizzas make great meals especially in the summer. Paired with a salad and crisp glass of white wine, how can you go wrong? Here are some of our favorite combinations of “white” flatbreads and…

Summer Corn Salad

Summer Corn Salad With tons of fresh and fun vegetables in the summer, it’s no wonder there are so many fantastic salad recipes. A word of caution with this one- make sure to double or triple it if you are having guests- it’s so good…

Mixed Squash Ribbons

Mixed Squash Ribbons If you are accustomed to cooking summer squash, serving it raw is really a lovely change of pace. Sliced into thin ribbons, squashes have a light, satisfying crunch and refreshing flavor. A good quality extra virgin olive…

Summer Vegetable Salad

Summer Vegetable Salad This salad makes great use of many early summer vegetables and herbs. You can add asparagus or snap peas and it can be served over a bed of lettuce. It’s a great accompaniment to fish or chicken, especially at a summer…

Thai Lettuce Wraps

Thai Lettuce Wraps This recipe from thaifood.com has a lot of ingredients and when mixed together it creates that taste you come to expect with a lettuce wrap. If there is an item you don’t care for, you can omit it. This combination of crisp,…

Goat Cheese and Herb Stuffed Radicchio

Goat Cheese and Herb Stuffed Radicchio Need an appetizer that’s beautiful and tasty? Then Giada De Laurentiis is your woman! Her dishes are fun, bright, and full of texture, and in this recipe he tangy goat cheese pairs well with the bitter…

Basil and Balsamic Beets

Basil and Balsamic Beets This Good Housekeeping recipe is a light but flavorful combination of fresh basil and beautiful beets! INGREDIENTS • 2 pound(s) beets • 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) olive oil • 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh basil • 2…

Roasted Chioggia Beets with Feta

Roasted Chioggia Beets with Feta Chioggia beets, which show off their pretty white and pink rings when sliced, are a sweet accent to tangy feta. Food and Wine magazine suggest serving this dish as a salad or cheese course after the main course.…

Roasted Vegetable and Ricotta Pizza

Roasted Vegetable and Ricotta Pizza My go to dinner- pizza. Not the regular take out variety (though we do love a good pie), but homemade pizza with all sorts of toppings. We make pizzas at least 2x per week, varying the crusts, vegetables…

Stacked Salad

Stacked Salad Just stack tomatoes, some mozzarella cheese, basil and asparagus and drizzle with some balsamic vinaigrette. It seems so simple yet is so delicious and makes a beautiful presentation. Eating farm fresh food- that’s what it’s…