Blog Archives for tag basil

Shaved Squash Salad with Squash Blossoms, Basil, & Tomatoes

 I hereby nominate this lovely salad to the summer salad hall of fame!  (Not sure if there is such a… Continue reading »

Tomato-Basil Soup with Gorgonzola

 They always say you can judge a good cook by their soup.  If that’s the case, then you want to… Continue reading »

‘Tortellini with Snap Peas & Pesto’

I love the freshness of this recipe for ‘Tortellini with Snap Peas & Pesto.’  Tender, cheese-filled tortellini tossed with a… Continue reading »

‘Lemon Spaghetti with Shrimp’

 I was thrilled to read in a recent issue of Food & Wine magazine that one of my favorite TV… Continue reading »

‘Cheesy Vegetable Moussaka’

 Moussaka is a traditional layered Greek casserole filled with tender eggplant, a hearty tomato sauce, a creamy béchamel, fresh herbs,… Continue reading »

‘Zucchini Melts with Tomato-Hazelnut Salad’

   This utterly delectable summertime menu is easy to put together and full of flavor.   Whether these ‘Zucchini Melts with… Continue reading »

Green Bean Sauté with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

 My Green Beans with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette is a tasty and colorful side dish bursting with flavor!  Tender green beans… Continue reading »

Mediterranean Fish en Papillote

 Cooking ‘en Papillote’ (known as ‘al cartoccio’ in Italian) is the French cooking method of steaming a food in a parchment… Continue reading »

Cremini & Goat Cheese Crostini with Basil

 Cremini mushrooms, also known as baby portabella mushrooms, are a hearty variety of mushroom that pack in a lot of… Continue reading »

Fried Artichoke Hearts with a Spicy Marinara Sauce

I’m warning you. These tasty bites are so delicious that you will be tempted to eat the entire plate yourself. … Continue reading »