My family has always made pesto – a tasty puree featuring basil – without nuts. This is good news for me, since I’ve been deathly allergic to nuts since early childhood. I’m sharing with you the way my family does it since your basil plants may be bursting with gorgeous leaves […]
Caponata is summer simmering in a pot. This appetizer of Sicilian origin features eggplant and many other fave summer veg such as zucchini and peppers. This dish is meant to be served at room temp, and it tastes better the longer the flavors have to blend together. So, it’s a […]
Here’s an easy peasy chicken din: Grilled Chicken with Basil Parsley Sauce. It is literally my son’s favorite dish right now. He asked if I could make it every day. He ate three servings of this the first night, and all of the leftovers the second night. As long as […]
I’m always on the hunt for a main dish salad. I took Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops (boneless) and combined them with my Baby Spinach Salad with Thyme Dressing, and it was a total knockout. Dipping the pork chops in parmesan before the egg and then the bread crumbs gives the […]
Garlic knots are a fun baking project to do at home, especially with the kids. I always keep pizza dough in the freezer, so these are easy to whip up anytime. They go great with soup and a salad or really as an accompaniment to any dinner. You can dip […]
