Basil/2 recipes

This made for a very tasty side to some salmon filets. I skipped the 2 hour soak time. Didn't need it, since my rice cooks in about 20 minutes anyway. I used shiitakes for the mushrooms.

To me, fish tacos are the best during summer. There is no real reason behind this, besides that I just think they taste better, and after a winter full of heavy soups and stews, there is nothing like a light and fresh tasting fish taco.

A simple and easy-to-follow recipe that will help you make scrumptious bagels that are perfect for breakfast!

Homemade pumpkin purée. Roasting and draining is the secret to a perfect pumpkin pie filling that will reach canned pumpkin consistency. Use sugar pumpkins instead of big pumpkins.

Who doesn't like coffee?! Love the aroma roasting flavor from the coffee beans, and you can enjoy it hot or cold. There are so many ways to make delicious coffee, such as this frozen mochaccino. Easy and tastes amazingly refreshing. Instead of starbucks, start to make your own. Not only help you save money, you will also fall in love with it!

Paleo friendly. Tomatoes stuffed with beef, pesto and topped with an egg.

Basil pesto, marinated artichoke hearts, fried egg and some hot pepper sauce are topped on a slice of rosemary-olive oil bread.

A very simple, yummy spaghetti recipe for anyone to make or enjoy! Serving sizes are half a cup each.

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This is a cheese enchilada casserole. Beans, cheese, onions, Mexican chile sauce (not very spicy) and corn tortillas are layered in a casserole and then it's baked in the oven until bubbly.

This classic Italian Eggplant Parmesan is a family fav!

Last week, we cooked tofu following this recipe, the tomato and mushroom sauce was very nice and yummy.

Creamy, refreshing and delicious. You will love this easy one-pot meal that's ideal for a busy weekday dinner.

A plateful of refreshing salad that has mixed greens, apples, and smoked cheddar tossed with a red wine vinegar and olive oil vinaigrette.

Easy to make, and it's loaded with yumminess and packed with goodness.

Keep enjoying the warmth of summer days with this colorful dish!