Cheesy Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes

What You Need:
1/2 C of pine nuts
4 C of tubular pasta
1 1/3 C of water
1 t of olive oil
1/2 red onion, sliced
8 oz. soft goat cheese
1/2 C oil packed sun dried tomatoes, chopped
1/2 t of red pepper flakes
1 t basil
6 T of balsamic vinegar
10 mushrooms, sliced
10 kale leaves, stemmed and chop roughly
How to Make It:
Adjust [...]

Hodge Podge Chicken Dinner

What You Need:
1 small onion, sliced thin
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1 t dried basil
1 t dried oregano
1 t dried marjoram
2 C of bow tie pasta
1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs
1/2 t salt
1/4 t of pepper
5 garlic cloves, chopped
1 C of carrots, sliced
1 C of cauliflower florets
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into thin strips
How [...]

Curried White Fish with Eggplant

What You Need:
1 tablespoon dried lime leaves
2 T red curry paste
4 white fish fillets, chopped
2 T fish sauce
1 eggplant, chopped
2 t of dried basil leaves
1 C skim milk
1 C coconut milk
How to Make It:
Cover the lime leaves with and soak for 10 minutes.
The lime leaves are soaked in water for 10 minutes.
Take the lime leaves [...]

Yam and Turkey Stew

What You Need:
1 lb. turkey breast, cubed
1 onion, chopped
2 C of chicken broth
1 1/2 C dry white wine
1 bay leaf
1/2 t of basil
1/2 t of garlic powder
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 white potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
1 C of celery, sliced
1/2 C of water
2 T of arrowroot
1/2 t of salt
How to Make It:
Spray [...]

Awesome Asparagus with Vinaigrette

What You Need:
1 red bell pepper
2 garlic cloves
4 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/4 lbs. fresh asparagus, trimmed
How to Make It:
Preheat the grill for medium temperature.
Roast the bell pepper on the heated grill for 10 minutes or until charred, turning often.
Remove the pepper and [...]

Stuffed Sweet Plum Tomatoes

What You Need:
1 C fresh basil leaves, tightly packed
2 cloves of garlic
3 tbsp pine nuts
1/2 C extra virgin olive oil, divided
3 tbsp + 1/2 C of Parmesan cheese, grated and divided
1 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp pepper, divided
4 large plum tomatoes
How to Make It:
In a food processor or blender chop the basil, garlic and pine nuts [...]

Strawberry and Sweet Basil Ice Cream

What You Need:
3 C of milk, divided
3/4 C of sugar
6 egg yolks, lightly beaten
6 large sweet basil leaves
3 C of strawberries, halved
How to Make It:
Place a saucepan over medium heat.
Pour 1 1/2 C of milk into the saucepan.
Whisk in the sugar and egg yolks until well combined.
Add the sweet basil leaves to the pan.
Press the [...]