Posts tagged basil
Homemade Italian Herbal Digestif Liqueur (Digestivo Italiano)
Homemade Italian Herbal Digestif Liqueur (Digestivo Italiano)

Digestifs (herbal based liqueurs) are not something American’s aren’t very used to having regularly, but…

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Classic Italian recipes, cocktails, christmas recipes, diy, drinks, holiday cocktails, holiday cookie recipes, Italian cocktail recipes, italian drink recipes, Italian recipes, ricette italiane, homemade gifts, homemade liqueursLonielle De Havenlemon peel, rosemary, basil, everclear, digestivo, digestif, herbal liqueurComment
Cheese Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers - Peperoni Ripieni di Formaggio
Cheese Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers - Peperoni Ripieni di Formaggio

These cheesy bites are rich, delicious and their bright pop of color so lovely to look at!

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antipasto, appetizers, comfort food, Classic appetizers, easy appetizers, Easy Italian recipes, Easy Italian dishes, gluten free cooking, gluten free italian food, gluten free recipes, hors d'oeuvres, Italian appetizers, Italian cooking, Italian lunch, picnic recpies, recipes, side dishes, summer recipes, vegetarian recipesLonielle De Havenmini bell peppers, bell pepper, stuffed peppers, chevre cheese, chevre, chevre stuffed peppers, pancetta, fresh herbs, basil, appetizer recipes, appetizer, antipasto recipe, antipastoComment
Braised Cucumbers
Braised Cucumbers

I first fell in love with this recipe about 5 years ago when I received Mastering the Art of French Cooking…

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antipasto, comfort food, easy appetizers, Easy Italian dishes, gluten free cooking, gluten free italian food, gluten free recipes, healthy recipes, hors d'oeuvres, Italian cooking, Italian dinner, Italian food, Italian recipes, light dishes, ricette italiane, recipes, Rustic Italian cooking, side dishes, summer recipes, Summer time recipes, vegetarian italian food, vegetarian recipesLonielle De Havencucumber, cucumbers, white wine vinegar, chives, basil, braised cucumbersComment
Bell Pepper and Corn Summer Salad or Salsa
Bell Pepper and Corn Summer Salad or Salsa

This “salad” is something that can be used atop a bed of lettuce for a nice light lunch or dinner…

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antipasto, appetizers, Bruschetta recipes, crostini, easy appetizers, gluten free cooking, gluten free italian food, gluten free recipes, healthy recipes, hors d'oeuvres, Italian food, picnic recpies, quick and easy recipes, recipes, salad recipes, side dishes, summer recipes, vegetarian recipes, vegetarian italian foodLonielle De Havenbell peppers, basil, cucumbers, corn, chives, olive oil, salsa, salad recipes, salads, healthy salads, healthy meals Comments
Stuffed Zucchini - Zucchine Ripiene
Stuffed Zucchini - Zucchine Ripiene

When I think of summer vegetables, the one that come into my mind first is zucchini…

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antipasto, appetizers, Easy Italian dishes, gluten free cooking, gluten free italian food, gluten free recipes, healthy recipes, Italian cooking, Italian dinner, Italian food, Italian lunch, light dishes, recipes, Rustic Italian cooking, side dishes, Summer time recipes, vegetarian recipes, vegetarian italian foodLonielle De Havenzucchini, zucchini recipes, pecorino, pancetta, basil, garlic, shallotComment
Herbed Chèvre Cheese Appetizer
Herbed Chèvre Cheese Appetizer

Chèvre goats cheese has become one of my absolute favorite cheeses out there! Something I would have never thought…

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Herbed Tomato & Zucchini Summer Salad
Herbed Tomato & Zucchini Summer Salad

Salads are a must during summer aren’t they?! Whether we don’t want to cook or we are just craving lighter meals…

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Pesto alla Trapanese - Sicilian Pesto with Tomatoes and Almonds
Pesto alla Trapanese - Sicilian Pesto with Tomatoes and Almonds

As I continue to come up with creative ways to use the abundance of tomatoes that are still coming to me everyday from my garden

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Bruschetta with Tomato Butter
Bruschetta with Tomato Butter

Still searching for ways to use up those summer garden tomatoes? This recipes is just the thing!

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Antipasto, Bruschetta recipes, Classic appetizers, easy appetizers, Easy Italian dishes, Easy Italian recipes, gluten free cooking, Gluten free Italian food, gluten free recipes, Italian appetizers, Italian dinner, Italian food, Italian lunch, Italian recipes, light dishes, ricette italiane, recipes, Rustic Italian cooking, Summer time recipesLonielle De Haventomato, tuscan food, tomato recipes, tomato salad, tuscan salad, bruschetta recipes, bruschetta, recipes with tomatoes, tomatoes, san marzano tomatoes, tomato butter recipe, tomato butter, butter recipes, flavored butter, basil, basilico, pomodori, burro al pomodoroComment
Marinated Olive & Basil Pesto Sauce - and 10 different ways to use it!
Marinated Olive & Basil Pesto Sauce - and 10 different ways to use it!

Spring…green, green….Spring. And I am so thankful! I am so thankful that the sun is shining more and that the days are getting warmer and longer.

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Sopressata Caprese Bruschetta
Sopressata Caprese Bruschetta
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