Strawberry Basil Cheesecake
If you want to squeeze in just one more strawberry dessert before the summer ends, this is the one to make! Or if you want to save a bit of summer for when the winter blues hit, then this one will…
Peachlove: Peach and Basil Gazpacho
It’s Peachlove month with the Love Bloghop! I am happy to be back hosting again with this group of awesome bloggers. Each month they select the “love” ingredient to be used as a main part in the recipe. I was thrilled…
Fresh Tomato and Basil Spaghetti with Ricotta Salata
If I told you I make this at least once a week through the summer months, would you think I was kidding? I kid you not. This to me is summer on a plate. My memories of garden fresh tomato…
Fresh Tomato, Garlic and Herb Chicken Wings
This summer’s heat has been truly draining! I’ve never been one to complain about hot weather as the years spent up North with the cold and snow have made me love and appreciate every hot and humid day here! I…
Blueberry and Basil Vodka Lemonade and Weekend Guests
When inviting guests to spend the weekend, it is a definite bonus that one be a part-time bartender. The other should be a food lover with a creative flair in the kitchen. Add in two adorable little kids for giggles…
Grilled Eggplant, Fontina,Tomato and Arugula…Sandwich?
With the burger grilling season upon us I like to include some grilled veggie options for my veggie loving friends. I find it hard to call it a grilled “sandwich”. The eggplant slices do function as the “bread” but it’s…
Quinoa Pasta with Carmelized Onions, Cabbage and Walnuts
Day 1 of my 21 day cleanse! Over the weekend I prepped my pantry and refrigerator with lots of fun ingredients to get me started. I shopped at my local grocery store, my Italian deli and Whole Foods to gather…
Tomato, Basil Mozzarella Tart with Pesto Crust
The classic tomato, basil and mozzarella baked in a pesto tart! I served this as an appetizer to a grilled steak dinner. Instead of cutting into wedges, I cut into squares as finger food serving it at room temperature. The pesto…
Penne alla Vodka
I actually rarely eat pasta these days. I never order it out as I only prefer my homemade sauce. A pasta dinner follows the making of my sauce, a five-hour labor of love, tripling the recipe so that I have…
Oil Free Vegan Pesto
Oil Free Vegan Pesto 4 cups fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup fresh parsley sprigs 2 large garlic cloves, peeled 2 tablespoons pine nuts or walnuts, lightly toasted 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast Pinch of crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt / 1/4…