Category Archives: basil

Roasted Strawberry Rhubarb Basil Ice Cream

Posted on May 9, 2012 by carey

Few things make me happier than the arrival of rhubarb season. Once I see it making an appearance at farmers’ markets and on store shelves, I know that winter really, truly is over. But even more exciting than the symbolic … Continue reading →

Posted in basil, berries, dessert, rhubarb, spring | 32 Comments

Roasted Tomatoes

Posted on September 6, 2011 by carey

When I was young, tomatoes were up towards the top of my Most Hated Foods list. My mother once paid me $20 to eat a slice of one (a slice).  I did it, but I definitely did not enjoy it. … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizers, basil, easy-peasy, snacks, tomatoes | 15 Comments

Homemade Pesto

Posted on September 14, 2010 by carey

I go through phases of condiment obsession. Years ago, I was putting Swedish mustard on and in everything. Recently, I’ve been finding a million and one uses for Greek yogurt. Somewhere in between, it was pesto. One kind of pesto, … Continue reading →

Posted in basil, pesto, sauce | 7 Comments