I freeze watermelon and blend for a refreshing drink and this summer I have been enjoying a savory addition to the juicy fruit. When I was a little girl I remember my dad salting watermelon. Therefore, it makes sense that salty feta cheese and olives make a wonderful accompaniment to melon. … More SWEET & SAVORY WATERMELON
The addition of basil to the cooler, or smoothie, that I am sharing gives the drink an unexpected jolt of flavor and it is the perfect refreshment for a hot summer day. … More MANGO BASIL COOLER WITH COCONUT WATER
These mushrooms would be a marvelous side to grilled chicken, steak, or a fantastic accompaniment to a pasta dish or a plate of tomato sauce and meatballs. In fact, I am thinking I may make them again this week as a partner to a bowl of lemony pasta with parmesan cheese. … More Air Fried Portobello Mushroom Caprese
“I am one of those who has no trouble imagining the sentient lives of trees, of their leaves in some fashion communicating or of the massy trunks and heavy branches knowing it is I who have come, as I always come, each morning, to walk beneath them, glad to be alive and glad to be … More CHICKEN CAPRESE ON A BED OF VEGETABLES
“…we opened two halves of a miracle, congealed acid trickled from the hemispheres of a star, the most intense liqueur of nature, unique, vivid, concentrated…“ -Pablo Neruda Ode to a Lemon If you are like me, the mere thought of both lemon and basil can make your mouth water. Coming in second to taste – … More Raw Zucchini Noodles with Lemon Basil Pesto
When baking, follow directions. When cooking, go by your own taste. – Laiko Bahrs Today has been a mellow day in the kitchen. Normally my Sunday routine is to engage in a cooking marathon, but since I have been tackling cabin fever by cooking, our freezer is stocked with individual homemade frozen meals, soup, chili, … More Citrus Berry Slaw Jarred Salad with Strawberry Basil Balsamic Dressing
Most experts agree that there is no comparison between fresh and dried basil in terms of flavor. The fresh leaves have a flavor complexity and intensity that is largely lost in the dried form. If storing for a week or less, basil can be wrapped in several layers of paper towels and placed in an … More Harvest Rainbow Mason Jar Salad with Creamy Pesto Dressing
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