Tag Archives: Basil

Shrimp Panzanella Salad

Posted on September 21, 2024 | Leave a comment

About a month ago, I posted a recipe for tomato panzanella salad that I have been so in love with so I wanted to share a pescatarian version as well. This shrimp panzanella salad recipe is not very different, but a little more filling thanks to the addition of some protein.

What makes panzanella salad so great? For me, it’s the bread! A high quality bread is a must and I use a homemade sourdough. In addition, the bread is lightly toasted so that it is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Continue reading →

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Posted in Fish and Seafood, Quick and Easy, Salad

Tagged Basil, Bread, Cheese, Cucumber, Shrimp, Tomatoes

Italian Tomato Panzanella Salad

Posted on August 17, 2024 | Leave a comment

Panzanella is a rustic Italian style salad that uses stale bread and tomato. From there, many variations to this classic recipe can be found.

When researching this recipe, I found that no two recipes look alike. They all vary based on the bread to tomato ratio, if cheese is used, what other vegetables are used, and even the type of dressing. Continue reading →

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Posted in Quick and Easy, Salad, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Basil, Bread, Cheese, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Vegetarian

Tomato and Fire Roasted Corn Salad

Posted on July 1, 2023 | Leave a comment

This tomato and fire roasted corn salad is bursting with the fresh flavors of summer. It is a very simple salad of fresh ingredients tossed in a light homemade sauce that brightens its flavors.

The recipe calls for heirloom tomatoes. I keep this category broad because any fresh and super-flavorful tomato will do. Continue reading →

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Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Side Dish

Tagged Basil, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Vegan

Lentil Marinara Spaghetti Squash Boats

Posted on November 21, 2020 | 2 comments

Spaghetti squash did really well in my garden this summer, therefore, this fall I have been enjoying lots of it. This lentil marinara spaghetti squash boats recipe has been my favorite way to prepare it.

This is a pretty basic recipe that could easily be bland. There are a few key ingredients that keep it full of flavor with minimal effort. First is the basil. The bright flavor of fresh basil takes this recipe from boring to wow. Continue reading →

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Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Balsamic, Basil, Lentils, Marinara, Spaghetti Squash

Lasagna Stuffed Mushrooms

Posted on October 18, 2020 | Leave a comment

I love lasagna, but I don’t make it often because it takes so long to make. Well, these lasagna stuffed mushrooms have many positive qualities of lasagna, while taking much less time to make!

During summer, I like to cook these mushrooms on the grill instead of heating up the oven. When the temperature starts to drop, like now, I enjoy having the heat of the oven in the house. In short, either cooking method works. Continue reading →

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Posted in Dinner, Pasta, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Basil, Cheese, Marinara, Mushrooms, Pasta, Vegetarian

Seitan Skewers with Blueberry Balsamic Relish

Posted on August 13, 2015 | Leave a comment

So, what is seitan you ask? Great question! Pronounced satan, it is a vegetarian meat substitute made from wheat gluten, commonly known as the wheat meat. It can easily be found at health food stores, or you can make it at home. There are numerous seitan recipes out there with various results. It all depends on the cooking method and the desired texture. Someday I will make a post all about cooking seitan, but today we are looking at these skewers with blueberry balsamic relish!

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