Tag Archives: basil

Basil Butter Garlic Bread

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Jenna

Another winner from the delicious blog of Kay, this bread (or at least the batch that happened in my kitchen) is Very Ugly. I considered naming it “Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover Garlic Bread,” “Gross-looking Greeny Garlic Bread,” … Continue reading →

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Tomato Mascarpone Pasta

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Jenna

I can’t count the times that I’ve heard my mom use the phrase “In my humble but correct opinion . . .” When I was young, I thought it was just one of her mom-isms, like her habit of waking … Continue reading →

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Spicy Chicken with Basil (Gai Pad Krapow)

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Jenna

I love Thai food. I love America’s Test Kitchen. I also love eating fabulous food with the people I love. So when my sister Erica came through town for a brief visit the other week, I chained her to the kitchen and cried … Continue reading →

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Pasta al Pomodoro

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Jenna

This dish was pictured on the cover of the May 2011 issue of Bon Appétit magazine. It literally translates as “Pasta with Tomato Sauce” (thank you, GoogleTranslate). When I saw it, I desired it. When I desired it, I wrote it … Continue reading →

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