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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
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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
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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…