Tag Archives: pine nuts

Basil Pesto – Saving the Harvest

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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Three Meals for Two from One Chicken – Chicken, Penne and Sun-dried Tomato Casserole

Yesterday we grilled the chicken. Today we’ll use half of the breast to make this delicious casserole. It has pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, basil and pine nuts – baked with mozzarella and a deliciously simple parmesan sauce. You ready?

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Garlicky Stuffed Mushrooms

I love mushrooms. I made these mushrooms as an appetizer for my husband and myself. It was our anniversary and we stayed home and ate appetizers and drank champagne. We each made a few appetizers and this one was my … Continue reading

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Zucchini – Grilled with Canadian Bacon & Pine Nuts

The last of the summer zucchini are finding their way to my kitchen  – and a gas grill works in any kind of weather!  So throw on some steaks and have a delicious, healthy side dish to go with it!  … Continue reading

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Grilled Hazelnut Encrusted Ahi Tuna

This dish can be prepared outside on the grill or inside on a grill pan.  It is a perfect light meal on any day, served with a salad on the side- What you need:

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