Blog Archives for tag fresh basil

‘Shortcut Baked Rigatoni with Meatballs’

Everyone loves a shortcut. Especially when the final product is  decadent baked pasta like this one…the shortcut here is that… Continue reading »

‘Turmeric Chicken-&-Chickpea Soup’

No matter the time of year, who can resist a fragrant pot of comforting chicken soup?  This Thai-inspired chicken soup… Continue reading »

Orange-Basil Butter Salmon

I adore this orange-infused sauce—a quick saute of shallots, sliced garlic and orange zest flavored with some fresh orange juice… Continue reading »

Eggplant Parmesan Pizza

With some lovely baby eggplant on hand from our veggie garden, my mind immediately went to an Italian classic: Eggplant… Continue reading »

‘Zucchini Penne with Ricotta’

What a wonderful vegetarian pasta dish to help use up that stock pile of summer squash!  Simple a combination of… Continue reading »

Teriyaki-Glazed Salmon with Noodles

Strands of whole wheat  pasta make for a healthy and hearty base in this Asian-inspired salmon noodle bowl.  The salmon… Continue reading »

‘Tomato Salad with Pecan Pesto’

The Southern spin in this recipe comes from the use of toasted pecans instead of pine nuts in a classic… Continue reading »

Baked Chicken Florentine Meatballs with Cannellini Beans

Who doesn’t love a meatball? (Especially ones served in a pot of rich, flavorful marinara sauce…)  I like to use… Continue reading »

‘Skillet Pesto Chicken & Beans’

I adore the vibrant flavor of homemade pesto sauce—to me, it really captures the flavors of summer: fresh basil, fruity… Continue reading »

Summer Squash Fettuccine with Basil Pesto & Walnuts

There’s nothing like the freshness of a homemade basil pesto.  Simply a mixture of the fragrant basil leaves, buttery pine… Continue reading »