Tag Archives: basil

Pasta and Sausage in Creamy Vodka Tomato Sauce

It’s ironic that I’m posting a pasta recipe when it’s something I’m avoiding at all costs rightView full post »

Garden Vegetable Bagel Melts (and a Giveaway!)

I think some of you have commiserated with me before about small living spaces and over-reactive smoke detectors.  InView full post »

Roasted Beet Salad alla Caprese

  Elizabeth Gilbert/Julia Roberts had a relationship with her pizza.  I have a relationship with anything having to doView full post »

Farro Salad with Ricotta Salata

I am absolutely loving farro right now.  The slightly nutty, warm, kinda chewy grain that seems to go well withView full post »

Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad

I’ve been eating a ridiculous amount of tomatoes recently.  Maybe it’s the fact that I have yet toView full post »

Caprese Skewers

This might be the simplest recipe I have ever posted.  And probably one of my favorite recipes to post, too.  It’View full post »

Halloumi and Watermelon Bites with Basil-Mint Oil

Yes, it’s a long name, isn’t it?  But I urge you to give this one a chance.  It’s watermelonView full post »

Baked Eggs in Tomato Cups

I should really rename this post “Baked Eggs in Tomato Cups and Sometimes Being Spontaneous Is Not A GoodView full post »

Simple Garden Bruschetta

I told you that there would be a mini run of tomato-laden recipes, didn’t I?  How can I resist with allView full post »

Grilled Smoked Mozzarella and Basil Pesto Sandwich

I apologize in advance for what may be a series of tomato recipes.  But, you see, I just can’t help myself.  ItView full post »

Tomato and Mascarpone Pasta

I have a new fondness for whole wheat pasta.  It’s filling, has great flavor, and it’s a healthierView full post »

Pasta Caprese

It’s no secret that I love anything having to do with mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes (in combination).  View full post »

Strawberry Bruschetta

It’s strawberry season, ladies and gentlemen!  I love seeing these bright red and juicy gems out and about,View full post »

Pesto Tuna Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes

I have never been adventurous with tuna salad.  Nope.  I usually make it with a little mayo, a lot of mustard, andView full post »

Caprese Eggs Benedict

A few weekends ago I made a goal for myself.  I was going to make hollandaise sauce, from scratch.  No curdling, noView full post »