Basil

Italian Shrimp Arrabiata

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

Ingredients: 4 zucchinis 2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup onion, diced 2 teaspoons minced garlic ½ teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 Tablespoons tomato paste* 2 cups tomatoes, diced 4 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Directions: Wash the zucchini and cut a [...]

May 3rd, 2012 | Comments (0)
kale

Lemon Kale Salad

Easy, Recipes, Sides

  Ingredients: 1 small bunch Kale finely chopped 1 cup carrots shredded 1 cup of grape tomatoes ¼ cup pine nuts ½ red onion cut into thin rings Dressing: 1 ½ Tablespoons lemon juice 3 Tablespoons olive oil 1 ½ Tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 ½ Tablespoons fresh basil 1 garlic clove, crushed ½ teaspoon salt [...]

April 19th, 2012 | Comments (0)
bruschetta

Bruschetta

Easy, Recipes, Snacks

  Ingredients: 3 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 ½ Tablespoons balsamic vinegar ¼ cup fresh basil, minced ½ teaspoon salt Pepper to taste Directions: Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Eat plain or spoon on top of Herbed Crackers, Flax Ficoccia [...]

April 13th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Strawberry-Almond Salad with Basil-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Easy, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: 2 medium shallots, chopped 6 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4 Tablespoons water 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 8 cups mixed baby greens 4 Tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted ½ cup red onion, sliced 2 cups strawberries sliced Directions: Process first 6 ingredients in [...]

February 17th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Tomato Salsa Verde

Easy, Recipes, Sauces, Dressings, Dips & Misc.

Ingredients: 3 anchovy fillets, rinsed and chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/4 cup chopped celery leaves 2 tablespoons packed chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 cup diced seeded tomatoes 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground pepper, to taste Directions: Place anchovies, garlic, parsley, celery [...]

February 2nd, 2012 | Comments (0)

Vegetables in Pesto Sauce

Easy, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: 2 large crowns broccoli 1 head cauliflower Pesto: 1/2 -3/4 cup raw pine nuts 1/4 cup fresh de-stemmed fresh basil 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1-2 Tablespoons lemon juice 1-2 cloves of garlic 1/2 – 1 teaspoon sea salt (to taste) 1/4 cup water, reserved Directions: Cut broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized flowerets. Steam until [...]

January 26th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Salmon with Tomato Basil Relish

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

Ingredients: 1 pound salmon 2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in quarters 1 small shallot, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 4 Tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped Sea salt to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 500° Cut fish into 4 pieces, leaving skin on; rinse and pat dry with paper towel. [...]

January 26th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Thai Vegetable Stir-fry

Intermediate, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots or purple onion 5-6 cloves garlic, minced or finely chopped 1-2 thumb-size pieces galangal OR ginger, sliced into thin matchstick pieces 1/2 to 1 small fresh red chili, sliced, OR 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. chili flakes 1 medium-size carrot, sliced 6-8 shiitake mushrooms, sliced, or left in halves or [...]

January 26th, 2012 | Comments (0)
bean soup

Tuscan Sausage and Bean Soup

Entrees, Intermediate, Recipes

  Ingredients: Italian Sausages 20 ounces raw, ground turkey, 93% lean 1 ½ teaspoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 teaspoon fennel seed 2 eggs, whisked ½ cup rolled oats Soup 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1-13.5 ounce can Northern beans 3 cups homemade vegetable or [...]

December 30th, 2011 | Comments (0)

Grilled Salmon & Asparagus with Basil Vinaigrette

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

Ingredients: 1 pound asparagus 1 ½ teaspoon salt divided 1 ½ pound salmon fillets 1 ½ teaspoon olive oil ¼ teaspoon black pepper 4 lemon wedges Basil Vinaigrette: 1 Tablespoon minced fresh basil 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 Tablespoon white vinegar Salt and pepper to taste 3 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon minced [...]

December 15th, 2011 | Comments (0)

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