Tag: BASIL

STUFFED GRILLED EGGPLANT

STUFFED GRILLED EGGPLANT

This dish makes a nice appetizer. The fresh tomato basil salsa makes a great combination with the grilled eggplants. A refreshing dish to enjoy with family and friends. FOR FRESH TOMATO BASIL SALSA INGREDIENTS: 2 medium tomatoes seeded and diced 1/4 white or red onion 

FARFALLE WITH BASIL PESTO

FARFALLE WITH BASIL PESTO

If you are looking for a classic pasta dish that can be enjoyed hot or cold; Farfalle with basil pesto is the one. I love the Farfalle bows pasta, its raffled edges shape makes it perfect to capture the pesto and its curves absorb more 

MEZZI RIGATONI WITH SIMPLE TOMATO BASIL SAUCE

MEZZI RIGATONI WITH SIMPLE TOMATO BASIL SAUCE

I like the simplicity of the tomato sauce, even if I believe in simmering the sauce for a long time to intensify the flavors. As every family has a different version on how to make this sauce, I find that it always tastes fresh, flavorful 

FRIED EGGPLANT WITH TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE

FRIED EGGPLANT WITH TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE

I made this dish while I have extra homemade tomato sauce and a fresh eggplant in hand. I was surprised how delicious this dish turns out to be, I loved the combination of the fried eggplant and the richness of the sauce, the basil adds 

CLASSIC PESTO RECIPE

CLASSIC PESTO RECIPE

One of the first recipes I mastered while I was living in Italy was the classic pesto, the one based on basil, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Then I have learned that the pesto can be adapted to many varieties according to your cooking preferences. 

CAPRESE BRUSCHETTA

CAPRESE BRUSCHETTA

Make this Italian classic on toasted country style bread and here you have an easy snack or appetizer. I usually use rich and creamy mozzarella such as mozzarella di Buffalo. INGREDIENTS: 4 slices country-style bread Mozzarella di Buffalo 1/2 clove of garlic 1/3 pound of 

FRESH BRUSCHETTA

FRESH BRUSCHETTA

Whenever I am craving a quick fresh bite; I love it when I have a rustic country style bread, or a warm French baguette. INGREDIENTS: 2 medium tomatoes seeded and diced 1 sliced baguette or rustic bread toasted 1 clove of garlic 6 basil leaves 

PACCHERI PASTA WITH TOMATO AND BASIL

PACCHERI PASTA WITH TOMATO AND BASIL

Paccheri pasta is very poplar in Campania south of Italy that usually cooked with seafood. Since everyone has his/her own favorite tomato sauce; I just want to let you know that you are going to love the Paccheri pasta with your favorite tomatoes sauce. This