Posts Tagged ‘basil’
Rustic Pecan, Basil & Garlic Pesto
Rustic Pecan, Basil & Garlic Pesto is one of those recipes that feels like summer — young Early Italian Purple garlic from your farm box, fragrant basil still warm from the sun, rich pecans, bright lemon zest & olive oil all coming together in a vibrant, rustic paste. It’s a nutrient‑dense, flavor‑forward staple we make weekly, a spoonful that turns simple meals into farmhouse nourishment. More than delicious, this pesto is culinary medicine — a celebration freshly harvested ingredients crafted from the soil that sustains our community.
Read MoreChopped Caprese
These Sungold Cherry Tomatoes, tucked inside my CSA box, were the inspiration for today’s post. I love little tiny tomatoes, and these ones deliver huge flavor in a vibrant, exciting color. One of the best ways to highlight the flavor and texture of a great tomato is a simple Caprese salad. Usually a larger tomato…
Read MoreSwimming Cucumbers
This is a family recipe for refrigerator pickles that, in my family, we like to call “swimming cucumbers”. It is simple and basic, but the tartness from the vinegar and the chilled cucumbery goodness are so refreshing in the heat of summer. I can remember eating these all the time when I was a kid,…
Read MoreSummer Ratatouille
When I saw the gorgeous purple and white Japanese eggplant this week in my CSA box, I was filled with longing and dread. Let me explain… My favorite color is purple, so naturally I love the eggplant with it’s deeply purple skin. A vegetable that’s purple, what could be better? (perhaps a purple cookie…I digress)…
Read MoreStrawberry Basil Lemonade
This summery fresh recipe will knock your socks off! Really! It will change your whole concept of what lemonade can be. Powdered mix, yellow or pink, be gone! Once you give this a try you will never want anything else, it is truly an adventure! Are you curious yet?! I found this recipe on Chow.com…
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