Tag Archives: basil

Basil Pesto – Saving the Harvest

Posted on September 15, 2023 by HelenFern

I’ve never had a lot of luck with basil. The plants were always sparse and sad looking. So this year I planted three – and guess what? They did fabulously. I’ve been using basil in everything!! I’ve preserved some by … Continue reading →

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Lemon Basil Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese

Posted on August 15, 2023 by HelenFern

I don’t know about you, but when it’s hot, I don’t like to cook – or eat hot foods! We like to do sandwiches, salad bar, or just a tray of snacks. This Greek yogurt cheese is so easy to … Continue reading →

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Creamy Vegan Roasted Tomato Soup

Posted on October 21, 2022 by HelenFern

Fall is finally starting to take hold and the tomato vines are starting to wind down. I picked a basket full of ripe tomatoes and decided a pot of creamy roasted tomato soup would make a perfect meal. And it … Continue reading →

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Grilled Summer Tomatoes & Feta with Pasta

Posted on September 14, 2022 by HelenFern

All summer I’ve been seeing these sheet pan dinners popping up everywhere I look. But in 90 to 100 degree heat, the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven. And then my brain kicked in. The … Continue reading →

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Prosciutto & Parmesan Pasta

Posted on August 11, 2022 by HelenFern

Pasta, pasta, pasta – we love anything pasta! This one pairs the saltiness of prosciutto with the sweetness of fresh parmesan. Each bite is burst of  delicious in your mouth!

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