Bruschetta with Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, and Kalamata Olives

Although bruschetta can be found on chic restaurant menus around the country, the classic is humble: a slice of grilled, roasted, or broiled Italian bread, rubbed with garlic and topped with diced fresh tomatoes and a bit of olive oil. Read More …

Grilled Avocado Caprese Crostini

Crunchy, crusty sourdough bread with the beautiful flavours of garlic olive oil and basil…. and then that warm and melty cheese with the sweetness of grilled cherry tomatoes. 8 pieces thick sliced sourdough loaf (or loaf of choice) Garlic Olive Read More …

Tomato Basil Salad With Balsamic Dressing

Low fat, low calories, great taste…what’s not to love! Refrigerate the tomatoes for at least an hour before serving to let them soak in all that wonderful dressing! 4 medium tomatoes, sliced 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped or 2 teaspoons Read More …

Fresh Caprese Vegetable Kabobs

This is a beautiful appetizer dish or side dish. It’s great for potlucks and it always gets lots of compliments. The key is to use the freshest of ingredients. I buy the fresh basil and tomatoes from my farmer’s market Read More …

Caprese Salad & Wine

Is there anything more Italian and elegant than caprese salad and wine. This is very simple to make, just put it on a nice plate and pair it with your favorite wine in a crystal decanter with some crystal wine Read More …

Homemade Pesto in 5 minutes with 5 ingredients (not counting salt & pepper)

Pesto is a sauce originating in Genoa in the Liguria region of northern Italy (pesto genovese), and traditionally consists of crushed garlic, basil, and European pine nuts blended with olive oil, Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan cheese), and Fiore Sardo (cheese made Read More …

Heirloom Tomato and Creamy Pesto Pasta

Use any tasty heirloom tomato you like in this recipe, but we think it’s particularly suited to those wonderfully oversized red and purple varieties. Fresh basil or mint, toasted nuts or grated hard cheese like Parmesan or ricotta salata would Read More …

Tempura Donburi – Tendon – Tempura Rice Bowl

In Japan, tempura over rice is simply called tendon. It’s a shortened word for tempura donburi. You can certainly use any veggies, herbs, fish, seafood for the topping. Normally, large shrimp along with several varieties of vegetables are made into Read More …