Grilled Flank Steak with Blistered Tomatoes and Basil Vinaigrette is my new favorite go-to recipe for when company is coming, and I want to serve something that is beautiful to look at, absolutely delicious, and best of all: EASY!!! Why You NEED this recipe for Grilled Marinated Flank Steak Those words, “company’s coming” can strike …
Heirloom Tomato Appetizer with Bacon, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil is my most favorite summer appetizer of all time! No kidding. It not only has not only has bacon and fresh mozzarella, it also has a delightfully tangy vinaigrette drizzled over top that truly makes this an unforgettable appetizer! And did I mention the fried bread? …
What Is Panzanella? For those of you inclined to ask, “What the heck is Panzanella?”, let me tell you: panzanella is a traditional Italian bread salad recipe, and the best use of fresh summer tomatoes that I know! Panzanella is one of my most favorite summertime dishes, something that I consider to be one of …
In this post, I’ll offer you seven basic tips that I used to help myself be a better cook. My Nest is Nearly Empty So many of my friends are finding, as I am, that as our kids get older and begin to leave the nest, we have more time in our days than we …
Extravagantly Excellent Eggplant Parmigiana I can hear you now: Eggplant Parmigiana? Eggplant??? I HATE eggplant! And honestly, at one point in my life, I would have said exactly the same thing. I grew up hating eggplant. I was raised, in fact, on the hatred of eggplant. Nasty, bitter, detestable stuff, eggplant. I was disgusted by …
Spicy Pasta Salad with Smoked Gouda, Tomatoes and Basil is the perfect side dish for almost anything you’re grilling! Recipes for Grill Week Welcome back to Grill Week in the Boonies. I have another fantastic side dish, Spicy Pasta Salad with Smoked Gouda, Tomatoes, and Basil that I’ve discovered this summer, that I think …
Easy Basil Pine Nut Pesto Recipe : A bit of butter gives this recipe amazing flavor! This is the best pesto I have ever had, whether served to me in an Italian restaurant, or purchased from a store, or homemade! Basil: The One Thing I Can Grow We don’t grow much here in the …