Blog Archives for tag fresh basil

‘Roasted Tomato Walnut Chicken’

I love the California walnut ads in food and lifestyle magazines—they always have a lovely spread of photos and recipe… Continue reading »

‘Chicken & Cabbage Salad with Basil, Cilantro & Cashews’

A simple vinaigrette of rice vinegar, fish sauce, garlic and crushed red pepper flakes really livens up this Asian-inspired salad. … Continue reading »

Zucchini & Mushroom Pizza with Olives & Fresh Basil

This pizza pie is, well, a slice of heaven! (pun intended)  Technically a white pizza because of its lack of… Continue reading »

‘Grilled Scallops with Prosciutto & Basil’

Prosciutto-wrapped anything is a plus, but there is something really decadent about prosciutto-wrapped scallops that are grilled. Grilling the scallops… 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 »