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Pasta with Basil Pesto, Pine Nuts and Cherry Tomatoes

Pasta with Basil Pesto, Pine Nuts and Cherry Tomatoes

    I have  my home and my hands perfumed with basil. I have savored every moment of growing it, nurturing, harvesting and cooking with it. There is nothing more satisfying than having pasta tossed with the inexplicably fragrant and sweet fresh basil pesto. Little 

Angel Hair Pasta with Mushroom, Basil and Fried Egg

Angel Hair Pasta with Mushroom, Basil and Fried Egg

Featured in the Foodiecrush’s Basil- Enhanced Pasta Recipes &  the Kitchn – Delicious Links I will call this my “sunshine lunch”, and I will tell you more in a little bit.

Pasta with Fennel and Tomatoes

Pasta with Fennel and Tomatoes

Yes we have said adieu to summer, there is a slight nip in the air, & I love it. My yard  looks bathed, happy & fresh. Finally it is sinking in that Fall is here.  The tomatoes are growing, so are the bell peppers & 

Salsa Roja

Salsa Roja

“Salsa is the Spanish word for sauce–an indication of this condiment’s origin in Spanish-speaking countries of the Western Hemisphere, particularly Mexico and the countries of Central America. In these countries, the word “salsa” encompasses a wide range of culinary concoctions, from sauces that are smooth, 

Skillet Charred Tomatoes with Fennel & Basil

Skillet Charred Tomatoes with Fennel & Basil

The kids are back to school. Summer is at the tail end; in Texas we will still have a few weeks of heat  & then the more pleasant weather creeps in. Hot it is here, but I still feel sorry to see the summer go.The