Basil/4 recipes

Grilled or broiled asparagus are tender, crispy and full of flavor, drizzling some freshly homemade dressing, along with some these meaty and succulent grilled mushrooms, another excellent side-dish with barbecued meats. Simply delicious!

An easy rendition of a weekday ready pork chop dinner covered in a tangy cranberry and onion sauce.

The eggplant was seasoned with curry and chili powder, after roasting in the oven, it was full of flavor. I had lots of tomatoes, so I made a fresh salsa, also added some homemade chili sauce. The result was outstanding! Slightly spicy, mango added some fresh sweetness. Definitely a keeper!

Asparagus and bacon are a match made in heaven. Baked into a quiche it's prefect for a Sunday brunch. Quite easy to prepare if you use a ready made pie shell.

Try this scrumptious light snack that you will enjoy down to the last bite.

Fresh bruschetta is juicy and flavorful, mozzarella cheese adds the extra layer of cheesiness, and the combination is filled into grilled portobello mushrooms. You may need extra napkin to catch up all these juicy and yummy drippings!

Super easy marinated shrimp, skewered then grilled to perfection. Great as a warm weather main dish or as an appetizer/hors d'oevres.

A hearty beef stew served over mashed potatoes - a cold weather delight!

Grilled marinated portobello is tender, juicy and flavorful. Place it on the sandwich bread, and a delicious meatless sandwich. Toss some fresh mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and radishes with a light vinaigrette, serve it beside the sandwich, here you have a hearty and tasty meal.

Super moist and cheesy bread topped with caramelized shallots or red onions and brushed with basil-olive oil. The aroma from the oven during the baking will fill up your entire house, and this bread will not last long.

Instead of pizza, let's make something different. Use pizza dough to make some pizza rolls filled with sun-dried tomatoes, basil pesto and artichoke hearts, and brushed with garlic infused olive oil. These cute pizza rolls are very handy and frozen well. Enjoy these small tasty rolls at any time when you feel hungry or crave a slice of pizza. You will love them.

Summer squash, zucchini and fennel bulb are all freshly seasonal. Fire up the BBQ, grill these fresh vegetables, toss with juicy cherry tomates, a light and tasty vinaigrette and feta cheese. You can pair it with any grilled meat. Next day the leftover can be wrapped into wraps, or tortillas, or topping for pizza, another quick, easy and delicious meal!

Western-style stir-fry, that uses Sweet butternut squash balanced with a chili sauce. Quick, easy and tasty.

An amazing omelette with a bruschetta-like stuffing. Pleasing to the eye and incredibly satisfying to the belly. Makes for an impressive Sunday brunch sure to please.

Too many zucchinis? Try this galette that's made with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan cheese and zucchini; cheesy and tasty filling is held by a flaky and tasty crust.