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Panzanella Salad

July 7, 2022 0 comments

When I think of Summer, I think of Panzanella Salad. It screams fresh vine ripe tomatoes and loads of Basil.

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With the Covid virus changing our regular routines, we have to stay home longer than we normally would. Everyone is fixing up their yards and beautifying their homes, there’s nothing else to do, right? You can tell as the garden center shelves are bare and home improvement stores are pretty […]

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Reviving Fresh Basil

January 2, 2019 0 comments

I love fresh Basil. In the Summer I usually have loads of plants planted outside, so availability isn’t a problem. In the Winter, I buy a bunch of Basil from the grocery or farm stand. The problem is, if you don’t use it right away, it wilts. I mean withing […]

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Caprese Salad

May 26, 2014 0 comments

I would like to start by saying “Thank You” to all the brave men and women who died while defending our freedom and liberty while serving in our military. I thought I’d put a twist on the usual Caprese Salad this Memorial Day, and add some blue to the red […]

Sauces, Dressings & Gravy

Fresh & Simple Marinara Sauce

August 2, 2012 2 comments

Marinara is something I whip up in 20 minutes. And I always make enough to freeze some to use with a quick weeknight meal. Once you make your own Marinara, you’ll never go back to jarred sauce again! This sauce can be used for spaghetti, pasta or lasagna, and its […]

Naan Pizza

January 29, 2012 0 comments

After purchasing this Naan bread, I thought it would be great to make some pizza. I made some fresh pizza sauce, and had all the topping for a great pizza. The toppings are endless. This would be great with some great fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil, and the list […]