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Orzo with Parmesan and Basil

Orzo with Parmesan and Basil 2 tablespoons butter cup uncooked orzo pasta 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil salt and pepper Melt butter in heavy skillet over…

Traditional Basil Pesto

Traditional Basil Pesto 4 cups tightly packed basil leaves (about 8 ounces of whole basil bunches) 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano cheese (about 1 ounce) 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts 1 medium garlic clove, finely chopped …

Corn and Basil Cakes

Corn and Basil Cakes 1/2 cup white whole-wheat flour (see Note) or all-purpose flour 1/2 cup low-fat milk 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly…

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers 2 cups cooked brown rice 3 small tomatoes, chopped 1 cup corn 1 small sweet onion, chopped 3/4 cup cubed Monterey Jack cheese 1/3 cup chopped ripe olives 1/3 cup canned black beans, rinsed and…

String Beans with Chard Stems and Basil

String Beans with Chard Stems and Basil 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 cup thinly sliced Swiss chard stems (from about 1 large bunch) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 16 oz. green beans, trimmed, half halved lengthwise…

Orecchiette with Corn, Greens and Ricotta

Orecchiette with Corn, Greens and Ricotta ½ pound orecchiette 2 oz. bacon, chopped 2 cups fresh corn kernels 8 cups Swiss chard leaves and/or Spinach, chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 oz. ricotta Torn…

Corn and Zucchini Saute with Basil

Corn and Zucchini Sauté with Basil 6 ears corn, husks and silks removed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise 1 garlic clove, minced Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 cup fresh…

Green Beans with Butter, Herbs and Chives

Green Beans with Butter, Herbs and Chives 1 pound thin green beans, trimmed 1/4 cup red onion, chopped fine 3 Tbsp. butter 2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped fine 2 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves 2 Tbsp. tarragon or basil, chopped fine …

Charred Pineapple, Basil and Cucumber

Charred Pineapple, Basil and Cucumber 1/2 cored pineapple, cut into 1/3-inch-thick half- or quarter-moons 1 small cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced on the bias 1/2 cup basil leaves (torn if large) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin…

Portobello Mushroom and Summer Squash Vegetarian Lasagna

Portobello Mushroom and Summer Squash Vegetarian Lasagna 4 medium summer squash, sliced lengthwise, 1/8-inch thick 4 large Portobello mushroom caps, sliced 1/8-inch thick on a bias olive oil, as needed kosher salt & freshly…

Baked Stuffed Yellow Squash

Baked Stuffed Yellow Squash 4 yellow squash 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 garlic cloves or scapes, minced 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning (basil, oregano) or 3 tablespoons fresh herbs (basil, oregano) kosher salt &…

Spinach and Scape Frittata

Spinach and Scape Frittata 3 Tbsp. olive oil 10 eggs 1 cup (1/2 lb.) chopped raw spinach (or kale) 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese (or goat cheese) 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley or basil 1/2 c. finely chopped garlic scapes salt…