Blog Archives for tag fresh basil

‘Spicy Pasta all Norma’

Pasta alla Norma is a classic Italian pasta dish made with cubes of tender eggplant, fresh basil, garlic, dried oregano,… Continue reading »

‘Mostly Veggie Pasta with Sausage’

Aptly named, this recipe is chock-full of summertime produce and herbs.  A colorful combination of whole peeled tomatoes, mushrooms, broccoli,… Continue reading »

Roasted Turnips & Mushrooms with Basil & Bourbon Black Pepper

The rich flavor of coarse bourbon-smoked black pepper stands up well to a combination of peppery turnips and sliced gourmet… Continue reading »

Creamy (No-Bake) Cheesecakes with Rhubarb Compote

Especially during the summertime, I enjoy serving individual desserts after dinner for a perfectly sized bite of sweetness.  These no-bake… Continue reading »

Orecchiette with Summer Squash, Pecans & Basil

I adore this glorious time of year when summer squash is at its peak.  Whether fresh from the garden, the… Continue reading »

‘Rhubarb Chutney with Pork Roast’

With fresh rhubarb at the end of its season (drat!) I tend to buy it when I see it and… Continue reading »

‘Zucchini-Pesto Lasagne’

One of my all time favorite cookbooks is The Herb Society of America’s Essential Guide to Growing and Cooking with… Continue reading »

‘Crispy Balsamic Chicken’

Underneath a light salad of fresh greens, basil, and roasted carrots are crispy baked chicken cutlets coated in Dijon mustard… Continue reading »

Roast Chicken & Spring Vegetable Linguine with Crème Fraîche

This gorgeous spring pasta has a lot of great things going for it. First, the colorful mixture of spring veggies… Continue reading »

Casarecce with Cherry Tomato Sauce, Pancetta & Fresh Mozzarella

One of my go-to pasta dishes that I learned to make while in Italy is a homemade cherry tomato marinara… Continue reading »