basil-fresh

Skillet vegetable lasagna cooked in stainless skillet with dots of ricotta cheese.

Skillet Summer Vegetable Lasagna

June 23, 2019
Bruschetta chicken and bacon pasta in large white serving bowl with fresh basil.

Bruschetta Chicken and Bacon Pasta

September 12, 2018
Top down view of grilled chicken orzo salad in white serving bowl.

Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Orzo Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

September 4, 2018
One pot creamy tomato basil pasta on white plate with parmesan breadstick.

One Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta

August 20, 2018
Easy, cheesy baked ziti that is the perfect make-ahead meal (and can be frozen!).

Cheesy Baked Ziti {Make-Ahead/Freezer Meal}

September 11, 2017
This zucchini and tomato pasta is fresh, delicious, and FAST!

Fresh Zucchini and Tomato Linguine {30-Minute Meal}

August 3, 2017
Mediterranean Quinoa Vegetable Salad

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

June 21, 2017
Simple Italian Salami and Mozzarella Pasta Salad

Best Italian Pasta Salad {With Quick Homemade Italian Dressing}

May 23, 2017
Tri-Color Pasta Salad

Tri-Color Pasta Salad {My Favorite Pasta Salad}

September 2, 2016
15-Minute Tomato Pesto Pasta

20-Minute Tomato Pesto Pasta

August 3, 2016
Summer Orzo Salad

Summer Roasted Vegetable Orzo Salad with Fresh Basil

May 11, 2016
Pesto and Red Pepper Roasted Hash Browns

Roasted Red Pepper and Pesto Hash Browns

August 10, 2015
Banh Mi Sandwich - Vietnamese Meatball Sub

Easy Banh Mi Sandwiches {Vietnamese Meatball Sub – My Favorite Sandwich Ever}

September 29, 2014
Chicken and Mango Basil Stir Fry

Chicken and Mango {Or Pineapple} Basil Stir Fry

September 24, 2014
Classic Pesto

Classic Pesto {And A Quick Tip on Freezing To Use Later}

August 28, 2014
Creamy Spinach Chicken Soup

No-Cream Creamy Basil Spinach Soup

September 10, 2013

Orzo Salad with Tomatoes, Basil and Feta

August 23, 2013
Quick Tuscan Pasta Sauce

Creamy Tuscan Pasta Sauce {Quick 20-Minute Dinner}

April 26, 2013
Asian Lettuce Wraps

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps {Quick and Delish}

January 2, 2013
Couscous Salad

Summer Couscous Salad

August 8, 2012
Zucchini & Squash Spaghetti

Zucchini & Yellow Squash Spaghetti

July 16, 2012
Grilled Caprese Chicken

Grilled Caprese Chicken

July 9, 2012
Lasagna Soup

Lasagna Soup

November 4, 2011
Herb Focaccia Bread

Herb Focaccia Bread

September 30, 2011

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