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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

These Cheesy Italian Chicken and Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are fast and delicious. The fresh basil, melty gooey cheese and steaming hot chicken and marinara…Read More

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

I am 100% sure you are going to fall head over heels for these easy Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers! They’re loaded with Italian flavors including basil,…Read More

Greek Pizza

Don’t get me wrong, I love knowing a freshly delivered pizza is just a phone call away, but I have to say this Greek Pizza…Read More

Stuffed Shells with Spinach

Trust me, you’re going to want to hold onto this recipe for Stuffed Shells with Spinach, because when you try it, and you proceed to…Read More

Roasted Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

Roasted Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner, an easy healthy weeknight meal ready in 30 minutes and less than 300 calories!  If you’re like me, getting a…Read More

italian pasta salad

Dear taste buds, prepare yourselves for the flavor sensation that is this Italian Pasta Salad! It’s loaded with artichoke hearts, basil, tomatoes, black olives and…Read More

10 minute gazpacho

If you’ve got summer veggies bursting out of the garden right now, then you are in the right place! Read on to find out how…Read More

low carb grilled stuffed summer squash

Low-Carb Grilled Summer Squash Boats are an awesome gluten-free vegetarian grilling recipe! Just in time to help you use up some of those yellow summer…Read More

simple heirloom tomato salad

Here is an easy-going recipe for a simple tomato salad with anchovies, basil, olives and avocado. It’s a healthy and simple side-dish to share with…Read More

pasta with corn and smoked mozzarella

This Pasta with Corn and Smoked Mozzarella is inspired by my absolute love and devotion for sweet corn.  It is the perfect vegetarian summer entree…Read More

healthy beef lasagna with spinach and basil

I’m going to get to this Healthy Beef Lasagna with Spinach and Basil in a minute, and tell you all about how it is only…Read More

peanut noodles with cabbage and basil

These peanut noodles with crunchy purple cabbage and fresh basil are so delicious, you may bust into song when you see them! Once I started…Read More

easy skillet salmon with avocado and basil

This skillet salmon comes together in 15 minutes and is naturally gluten-free, low-carb and paleo. Top it off with avocado, lime, basil, and salt and…Read More

sesame chicken celery root salad

Step away from the brick of ramen noodles and the iceberg and nobody will get hurt. This sesame chicken celery root salad is wilt-free and…Read More

black bean burgers with green tea basil aioli

Last June I flew to San Francisco for one night to appear on the cooking stage at the American Library Association annual conference at the…Read More

tzatziki with za’atar pita chips

Here is a cool and refreshing cucumber and yogurt dip also called Tzatziki. You can strain your own yogurt or just use Greek yogurt for…Read More

clean eating cucumber noodles with lemon basil

This clean eating salad made with cucumber noodles with lemon basil takes just 10 minutes to make. It is low-carb, paleo and vegan. If you…Read More

garlic rosemary steaks with kale walnut pesto

These grass-fed steaks are so flavorful and juicy. After they are rubbed with garlic and rosemary paste and cooked on the grill top them with…Read More

hot italian cheese dip

I speak from experience, this hot Italian cheese dip will be your warm weather entertaining go to appetizer! It is mine. I cannot count the…Read More

kalamata olive and basil vinaigrette

Kalamata olives and basil add a ton of pizazz to simple oil and vinegar salad dressing. This 10 minute vinaigrette will be your go to…Read More

tomatoes with thai basil dressing

Yup. It is just a simple platter of sliced tomatoes with a #stupideasy 4 ingredient Thai Basil dressing. It has taken me a while to…Read More

5 minute classic basil pesto

Today I am so happy to be sharing my Five Minute Classic Basil Pesto recipe. I have a list of recipes that call for pesto…Read More

green beans and corn

Here is a simple salad made with green beans and sweet corn with cider vinegar and shallot dressing with fresh chopped basil. Mark my words,…Read More

cranberry pesto crostini with chevre

This week we have another healthy cranberry recipe. Lisa Danforth of Hot Betty BBQ shared her fabulous Cranberry Pesto recipe with us. Served with crostini…Read More