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Tag Archives: basil
Watermelon juice with muddled mint
A refreshing taste of summer! I’m often looking for refreshing drinks to beat the heat and this juice – whether consumed ‘as is’ or spiked with your favourite spirits – is the perfect thing. Because watermelon is so naturally sweet, … Continue reading
Posted in beverage
Tagged basil, blender, cocktail, juice, make juice in a blender, mint, mocktail, Paula Roy, watermelon, watermelon juice, what to make in a juicer
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Grilled corn salad with seared scallops
A burst of summery colours and flavours! I know most people measure seasons by the weather but my seasons are all about food. I love to cook with whatever is fresh and local and while I’m a little sad when … Continue reading
Posted in dinner, fish, Salads
Tagged basil, capers, corn on the cob, gluten-free, grape tomatoes, grilled corn, make-ahead, pan-seared, Paula Roy, pescatarian, scallops, seafood, seared scallops, summery salad, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian, vinaigrette, what to make with fresh corn
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Linguine with chicken and creamy pesto sauce
A gourmet meal that’s ready in just 15 minutes! We are big pasta fans over here at Constantly Cooking and I am always looking for new flavour combinations to test out, preferably ones that are super quick and easy. Who … Continue reading
Posted in Chicken, dinner, Pasta
Tagged basil, chicken, cream, dinner in 15 minutes, fast dinner, linguine, mushrooms, onion, parmesan, pasta, pasta and eggs, Paula Roy, pesto, quick dinner
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Tuscan Tomato, Leek and Bread Soup
A hearty meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes I have to confess I really didn’t know as much as I thought I did about Italian cuisine until I went to cooking school in Tuscany. It’s a time I think … Continue reading
Posted in One dish meals, Soups and stews
Tagged basil, bread, hearty, Italian, leek, mushroom, Panzanella, rustic, soup, stew, tomato, traditional, Tuscan, Tuscany, vegan, vegetarian, what to do with leftover bread, what to do with stale baguette
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Pasta with roasted tomatoes, peaches and burrata
This is the dish that just might make you consider becoming a vegetarian. Seriously. I love the way my family looks at me when I tell them we’re having a vegetarian meal. Their facial expressions suggest that they might a) … Continue reading
Posted in Fruits and vegetables, One dish meals, Pasta, Uncategorized
Tagged basil, burrata, burrata cheese, olive oil, pasta, pasta shells, peaches, roasted peaches, roasted tomatoes, tomatoes, vegetarian
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Yellow Bean, Red Potato and Cherry Tomato Salad with Bacon
I adore yellow beans. As a kid, they were one of the vegetables I always wanted to pick in our large garden and I could eat them every day. I was convinced their flavour was vastly superior to green beans. … Continue reading
Posted in Farmers' Feast, Ottawa Farmers' Market, Salads, summer, Vegetables
Tagged bacon, basil, cherry tomatoes, dijon, Farmers Feast, olive oil, Ottawa Farmers' Market, potatoes, vinaigrette, yellow beans
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