Blog Archives for tag fresh basil

Angel Hair with Ricotta & Tomatoes

The beauty of this summertime pasta is in the creamy, ricotta cheese-coated pasta strands mixed with the bright, fresh flavor… Continue reading »

‘Black Pepper-Curry Chicken Sauté’

With a new bottle of yellow curry powder in hand, this recipe couldn’t have come at a better time!  A… Continue reading »

Prosciutto & Egg Crêpes

Earlier in the week when I made the baked Italian Crêpe Cannelloni recipe from Fine Cooking magazine, I saved the extra crêpes… Continue reading »

Roasted Fingerling Potato & Cherry Tomato Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

A wonderful summertime produce combination is that of tender, roasted fingerling potatoes, sliced leeks and halved, ripe cherry tomatoes.  The… Continue reading »

‘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 »