Basil
Central Italian Super Lemon Haze Bruschetta Recipe
Basil, mozzarella, tomatoes, balsamic, and olive oil go together beautifully. Even better if the olive oil has a special infusion.
Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms Recipe
With something so delicate, it only makes sense to stuff it and fry it.
Quickies: How to Make an Easy Pistachio Pesto
“If you have really good ingredients, a meal doesn’t have to take an hour and a half.”
Celebrate America with This Boozy Watermelon Daiquiri
This combines white rum with cucumber, watermelon, and mint (or basil), and will knock you on your ass as much as it will delight your palate.
Spaghetti with Clams, Mussels, and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe
Pasta with mussels, clams, and bright cherry tomatoes are cooked in a delicious white wine sauce.
Stinging Nettle Pesto Recipe
Bright and slightly creamy, this simple pesto is perfect on pasta, pizza, eggs, steak...pretty much anything.
Trenette Genovese
The potatoes serve to soak up the driblets of oil from the pesto while the beans add a delightful crunch and a counterpoint of sweetness.
Charred Snapper with Sungold Gazpacho and Cucumbers Recipe
Light, refreshing, and the perfect weeknight dinner.
What It’s Like to Eat a Three-Course Valentine’s Day Meal Alone
It is 12 noon on a grey Tuesday in the middle of February as I sit here, in a red nylon frock, preparing to eat a three-course Valentine’s Day meal alone. Entirely alone.
Forget Everything You Thought You Knew About Pesto
“The jars you buy in the shop are gross. It’s not a sauce. Pesto is expensive to make because you can’t compromise on the quality of ingredients.”