Tag: basil

Appetizers, Italian, Vegetarian

Roasted Caprese

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My Roasted Caprese is the perfect appie or side on these lazy summer nights when you don’t feel like cooking much but want to taste the flavor of the season. I always have all of these ingredients on hand: And of course garlic, basil and the co-stars: grape tomatoes and […]

French, Pasta, Soups, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Pistou Soup

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A colorful soup is just what I love, and this Vegetable Soup au Pistou from Melissa Clark’s “Dinner in French” cookbook is no exception. It features some of summer’s finest goodies – tomatoes, zucchini and string beans (and peas if you are like me and want to just add some […]

Baking, Italian, Main

Pizza Night

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 Homemade pizza night is popular at my house. You gotta have a classic in your bag of tricks such as Margherita style. Just some mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil. This is as fresh and pure as it gets. My tips for making Margherita pizza are as follows: Remember to […]

Italian, Main, Pasta, Sauce, Vegetarian

Ravioli in Vodka Sauce

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When The Husband and Son go out on the town for their sports and whatnot, the Jersey Girl still throws it down in the kitchen for Me, Myself and I. These are the moments I cook something a little special but doesn’t require too much cleanup. Because homegirl needs to […]

Italian, Main, Pasta, Vegetarian

Fusilli with Roasted Grape Tomatoes and Burrata

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Tomatoes and pasta are the perfect combo. Add burrata to the mix and WOW! If you aren’t familiar with burrata it is a mozzarella type cheese filled with a spectacular cream inside. It works perfectly with this dish. If you can’t find it, I recommend tossing some boccacini mozzarella in […]