Ingredients: 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes Sea salt flakes Freshly ground black pepper Extra-virgin olive oil Aged balsamic Vinegar Sprinkling of herbs (tarragon, basil, chives, and Italian parsley), chopped Directions: 1. Gather 2 pounds of ripe heirloom tomatoes (choose a variety of colors and sizes, as well as the most perfect tomatoes you can find atContinue reading “Heirloom Tomato and Herb Salad”
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Roasted Fresno Pepper Pesto Pasta
Ingredients: 2 ounces fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup pine nuts toasted 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 6 roasted, stemmed, (seeded per heat preference) Fresno peppers-you can substitute with Jalapeños 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Juice of 2 lemons 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 lb linguine 2 cupsContinue reading “Roasted Fresno Pepper Pesto Pasta”
Chicken and Shishito Peppers with Basil-Anchovy Butter Pasta
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts kosher salt and ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1½ tablespoons butter 1½ tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 anchovies 1 pint shishito peppers Lemon wedges for serving, charred if desired Directions: 1. Season both sides of the chicken with the garlicContinue reading “Chicken and Shishito Peppers with Basil-Anchovy Butter Pasta”
Garlic-Butter Spaghetti with Basil and Roasted Tomatoes
Ingredients: 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp dried basil Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1 pound spaghetti 6 tablespoons salted butter 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup asiago cheese, freshly grated 1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped crushed red pepper flakes Directions: 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.Continue reading “Garlic-Butter Spaghetti with Basil and Roasted Tomatoes”
Herb Roasted Chicken with Honey Figs
Ingredients: 1 whole roasting chicken 1 lemon, halved 2 large cloves of garlic, minced 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 sprig rosemary, leaves chopped Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper 1 small bunch of basil leaves, taken off the stems 14 small figs or 8 large ones, halved and their stems cut away 2 tablespoonsContinue reading “Herb Roasted Chicken with Honey Figs”
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
Ingredients: 1 lb. cherry tomatoes, chopped 1/4 c. plus 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 c. torn fresh basil kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. spaghetti 3/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken tenders, cut into 1” pieces 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan Directions: 1. In a large bowl, stirContinue reading “Bruschetta Chicken Pasta”
Cherry Limeade with Mint and Basil
Ingredients: Thai basil leaves Mint leaves Lime wedges Ice cubes Cherry limeade soda or sparkling water Directions: 1. Place 4-5 leaves each of mint and basil along with 2 lime wedges. Muddle together with a muddler or back of a wooden spoon. 2. Add ice to fill the glass. Pour in cherry limeade soda orContinue reading “Cherry Limeade with Mint and Basil”
Basil-Broccoli Pesto Pasta
Ingredients: 1 head of broccoli florets, (about 8 oz.) Kosher salt 6 ounces orecchiette or other short pasta ½ cup grated Parmesan ½ cup (packed) fresh basil leaves 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Freshly ground black pepper Directions: 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt water generously.Continue reading “Basil-Broccoli Pesto Pasta”
Garlicky Noodles with Bok Choy
Ingredients: 16 oz fresh Chinese noodles 1 Tbsp peanut oil 1 lb bok choy, cut into 3” pieces if the leaves are large 1 large carrot, shredded 1/2 c vegetable broth (we prefer low sodium) 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 2 Tbsp ginger 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup loose cilantro leavesContinue reading “Garlicky Noodles with Bok Choy”
Three Pepper Pasta Salad
I made this for Easter, hence the egg and carrot shaped pasta. I’m such a sucker for a themed noodle! Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package tri-color pasta 2/3 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepperContinue reading “Three Pepper Pasta Salad”
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