Tag Archive: basil

Grilled Eggplant and Squash Caprese (Kitchen Bootcamp)

This month's Kitchen Bootcamp challenge is flying by... In fact, it's almost time for this month's roundup.  I'll be posting everyone's Kitchen Bootcamp salads and dressings on Saturday, so you still have a few days to submit a post. I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone's been ...

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Swiss Chard Pesto

I have a weird thing about the color of my food... If food isn't the "right" color, I just can't eat it. I have never been a fan of rainbow colored cupcakes or purple ketchup. I realize that they may taste exactly the same despite the food color, but I ...

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Garlic Scape Pesto

I am a firm believer in the fact that food can be trendy.  When I say that in the presence of my non-foodie friends, they give me a funny look... But, how else can you explain the recent surge of interested in the formerly-hated, slipped under the table to ...

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Basil Cupcakes from Mele Cotte

This summer, I thought it would be fun to mix things up a bit. Summer is a great time for traveling, spending time with friends, and enjoying great food, so I thought I would bring a little bit of that here to the blog. Throughout the summer I will be giving ...

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Spinach Gorgonzola Frittata

I have to admit that I am addicted to gorgonzola cheese right now. It's a bit of a change for me because I've never been much of a fan of blue cheeses, but I just can't get enough of it. I've posted a few recipes using it, ...

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Tabbouleh with Chickpeas and Artichokes

After reading all about everyone's favorite foods for the grill, I have been feeling super inspired to head outside and do some grilling myself. Unfortunately, we've had a bit of a cold and rainy spell, and I haven't had the energy to brave the weather and cook outside. So, even ...

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Slow Cooked Tomato Sauce

I had a 6 pound can of peeled whole tomatoes in my pantry.  Don't ask questions... It's a long story that involves a trip to a price club store and lots of exclamations like "Wow, that's a huge can of tuna!" or "Check out the size of that bag ...

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Stop In for a Caprese Bite…

Thanks for stopping by!  Help yourself to some appetizers and have a look around... You've probably noticed that things around here have been looking a bit different lately! I have spent the past week redesigning the site (now powered by the Headway Theme, as recommended by John Haydon) ...

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Roasted Eggplant and Pepper Quesadillas

It can be a challenge to use all of the veggies in your fridge before they go bad.  I know it is for me! This summer, our CSA and garden have been keeping my fridge stocked with fresh veggies. But, even before we were CSA members and had a garden, I ...

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Grilled Eggplant and Squash Casserole

I have a bit of a confession to make - I don't really like the summer.  I would love to live in a place where spring lasts until July and then turns instantly into fall. I'm just not a big fan of hot and sticky weather...  I'm more of a ...

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