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Basil Pesto SpreadSummer’s remaining basil harvest can become the makings of delicious pesto to serve on crackers or crusty bread. And it does freeze well too for uses into the fall season and beyond. Easy to make and very nutritious compared to many typical spreads. |
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Italian Style Fresh Tomato SaladA make-ahead marinated salad delight or side - so simple, so delicious! The ingredient proportions are suggested below but not exact so base them on your personal tastes (see photos.) It might take a batch or two to get the balance and amount of oil to vinegar just to your taste. |
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Herbed Olive Sandwich LoafHone your artisan baking skills making this savory Italian loaf bread. Olives, garlic, rosemary and Parmesan cheese flavors predominate, and tantalize everyone at home while baking. Use slices as an accompaniment to any Italian entree, or create a sandwich or open-face with sliced meats and/or cheeses. The recipe can be made in a… |
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Elegant Eggs FlorentineTake eggs to the next dimension with this healthy breakfast or brunch dish. With a side of garlic toast, fruit and beverage, 1 egg on a bed of spinach makes a serving for us. But plan 2 egg-portions for hearty appetites. Leftovers keep well for tomorrow's breakfast. |
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Pesto Swirl BreadSwirl breads are the “lookers” of the yeast bread world! In this recipe traditional cinnamon filling is replaced with basil pesto as the star attraction rolled into a light whole wheat dough. The homemade savory filling makes this bread a perfect accompaniment to pastas, salads, soups, and grilled meats and fish. Use the pesto… |
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Pasta with Roasted Cherry TomatoesI am enamored with pasta, tomatoes and basil recipes and have tried out several. This one is from Cook's Country (April/May 2015) and indeed has robust tomato flavors by roasting them! See Useful Links below for an earlier posted and similar recipe that we liked well too. |
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Three Cheese Macaroni & CheeseAn unusual recipe ingredient caught my attention when I saw this on the Internet and after trying it out the recipe went straight to my rotation FAVS. Three cheeses make it irresistible - Cheddar, Parmesan - and (the surprise to me) - cottage cheese. Then a crunchy topping clinches the deal. I tweaked it very little and believe… |
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Italian Pasta and Vegetable SaladThis pasta salad has a nice texture balance of smooth to crunchy, plus the tart-sweet of red wine vinegar and lemon pepper in the dressing. It makes PLENTY and is always a hit at gatherings. Leftovers keep well refrigerated. |
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Cocktail Rye Bread (with Bread Machine Dough-Making Option)For the freshest taste and earthy rye flavor, make your own cocktail rye bread to pair with appetizers at your next party. Redstaryeast.com gave me the inspiration, but I took liberties with their cocktail rye bread recipe by using my bread machine dough-making feature to save kneading energy and time. Baked in mini loaf pans, the… |
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Baked Penne with VegetablesReminiscent of lasagna but loaded with veggies, this dish will take center stage at group gatherings. It makes good use of summer's zucchini surplus, so file the recipe away in your stash of squash faves. Don't let the cauliflower put you off - it is so well camouflaged that while many noticed the zucchini, no one detected cauliflower… |
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Vegetarian Diversity
Eager to share and get recipes that incorporate non-meat proteins and fresh, robust flavors.
