Tag Archives: basil
Walnut Pesto Pasta
They say it isn’t easy being green, but I think this recipe proves otherwise. With a recent bounty of basil from my summer vegetable garden, I whipped up a weekday meal of walnut pesto pasta. The addition of walnuts to the pesto makes it rich and smooth, while the cloves of garlic add the perfect […]
Oven-Fried Zucchini Chips with Basil Dipping Sauce
Anyone else facing an excessive bounty of misshapen zucchini from his or her summer garden? Though I can’t seem to grow zucchini in a normal shape, it still tastes great, and is one of my favorite summer vegetables. However, you can only eat so much zucchini bread, and even grilled zucchini can become bland. Plus, […]
Zucchini “Pasta” with Shrimp and Creamy Avocado Basil Sauce
Similar to recipes made using spaghetti squash, a vegetable takes the place of pasta in this dish for a fresh, healthy, and flavorful meal. Zucchini, a summer staple currently at the peak of its season, holds up just like noodles when blanched, and serves as an excellent base for prawns and a smooth, creamy avocado […]
Baked Bruschetta Bread
What better way to begin my blog than with an actual starter? Despite every new innovation from Apple, my favorite apps are still the ones that come before my entree. I first tried this Baked Bruschetta Bread appetizer at a friend’s home in Park City, Utah, where I have spent the past two summers teaching […]