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Basil

A Simple Summer Supper, Family Style

Most of the time when I’m cooking for more than 2 people (or 3, as our friend Alexis is a frequent guest at our table), it’s when I’m throwing a dinner party for our food-loving Brooklyn friends. But for the … Continue reading…

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Jul 15, 2011
Filed Under: GrillingPasta, Risotto and GrainsSaladSummer
Ingredients:ZucchiniTomatoesBasilPestoCornChickenPeachesCucumberSquash-summerChives
Tagged: Family Style

Gratin of Summer Vegetables in Pesto

This is a great accompaniment to grilled fish or chicken. I also love it over pasta. Feel free to experiment with the vegetables you use. Eggplant and peppers might also work nicely. (serves 4-6) 2 medium summer squash (about 3/4 … Continue reading…

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Sep 13, 2007
Filed Under: Summer
Ingredients:ZucchiniSquash-summerTomatoesBasilOnions

Basil Pesto *make pizza!

I make pesto like mad throughout the summer. Try making it with other herbs, like mint, too. 1/4 cup walnuts or pine nuts, toasted Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 bunch, about 8 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves 3 … Continue reading…

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Sep 13, 2007
Filed Under: Sauces and SalsasSummer
Ingredients:Basil

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