Tag Archives: Basil

Charred Tomatoes With Basil

Posted on February 4, 2020 by tbuzzee

One of my markets had a pretty decent deal: 2 packages of grape tomatoes for $5 – but… you had to buy two to get the deal. Now, we like tomatoes, but for just the two of us, that is … Continue reading →

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Asian Style Noodle Soup

Posted on December 9, 2019 by tbuzzee

I stole – ermmm, borrowed – the basic idea for this soup from the very nice folk at delish.com, but needed to make a few changes based on my pantry and the current leftovers in the fridge. See, I only … Continue reading →

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Amatriciana Sauce

Posted on November 5, 2019 by tbuzzee

One of my favorite places to go for breakfast is The Florentine in Chicago – mostly because of their over easy eggs served on top of a spicy pancetta and tomato sauce with grilled sourdough bread slices on the side. … Continue reading →

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Coconut Chicken Soup

Posted on July 2, 2019 by tbuzzee

Summer has finally arrived in these parts – meaning that it is hot. It is sticky. The air feels as though it is weighing down on you when you step outside. So, it is the perfect time to make a … Continue reading →

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Baked Mac and Cheese With Tomatoes and Basil

Posted on June 13, 2019 by tbuzzee

True confession: growing up, mac and cheese in our house was Kraft Dinner, y’know, in the blue box. Nothing against my mom, who was a pretty awesome cook, but, well, it was Kraft Dinner, it was cheap, easy, and it … Continue reading →

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Chicken with Artichokes

Posted on September 26, 2018 by tbuzzee

I had a taste for chicken. And there was that jar of marinated artichoke hearts in the pantry… Surely there was something I could do with chicken and artichokes and… Hmmm. That basil on the front porch is getting a … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Pizzas

Posted on September 13, 2018 by tbuzzee

On our last trip to Trader Joe’s, we noticed a new product featured just inside the entrance; flatbread-like pizza crust, made, baked, and ready to be topped, popped into an oven or on the grill, and served. So… as one … Continue reading →

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Gazpacho!

Posted on August 29, 2018 by tbuzzee

What could be better on a hot, steamy August day than a refreshingly cold bowl of veggies? By which I mean, of course, gazpacho! Cucumbers, tomatoes, garlic, onion, sweet peppers, and basil; all tossed together and puréed just enough, then … Continue reading →

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Antipasto Pasta Salad

Posted on July 18, 2018 by tbuzzee

So, yeh, fergettabout the mayonnaise for this salad; and, while we’re at it, let’s fergettabout the gluten, too, because we’re making this salad with chickpea pasta! Penne chickpea pasta, blanched asparagus, grape tomatoes, chopped marinated artichoke hearts, onion, Feta cheese, … Continue reading →

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Pasta Pie

Posted on March 1, 2018 by tbuzzee

We were having family over for a feast and, while I had the basics covered – Pickled Avocado, Snoop Dogg’s Most Excellent Ham, Deviled Eggs and the like; I was in need of some options. One nephew was vegetarian, and … Continue reading →

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