Blog Archives for tag fresh basil

‘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 »

‘Peas with Basil’

Another simple yet unforgettable recipe from Jacques Pepin’s latest cookbook, Poulets & Legumes! Fresh green peas cooked until tender in… Continue reading »

‘Stir-Fried Chicken with Walnuts and Basil’

A colorful stir-fry like this one is the perfect idea for a busy weeknight dinner.  With minimal prep, a stir-fry comes… Continue reading »

Classic Lasagna Bolognese

My husband made a special dinner request this week which I was thrilled to go along with!  He was craving… Continue reading »

‘Spaghettini with Warm Bacon-Mushroom Vinaigrette’

If you are a fan of a warm bacon vinaigrette on a spinach salad, well this is its ‘pasta cousin’!… Continue reading »

‘Red Thai Salmon Curry’

We love keeping jars of curry paste in the fridge.  It seems that each time you use them you only… Continue reading »

Spaghetti Squash with Olive Tapenade & Pecorino Cheese

Roasted strands of spaghetti squash are a wonderful low-card alternative to pasta that can be served anytime of year.  For… Continue reading »

‘Roman-Style Chicken Sauté with Artichokes’

Ah, Rome.  During my time in Southern Italy after culinary school, I traveled via train from Sorrento to Rome a total of… Continue reading »