Tag: basil

02/07/2022Appetizers, Dips

Olive Tapenade Toasts

2 large cloves Garlic 3oz pimento-stuffed green olives, drained 3 oz pitted black olives, drained 3 oz Kalamata olives, drained 1 T Basil 3 T…

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03/28/2013Soups and Chilies

Pasta Fazool Soup

2 lbs Ground Beef 2 cloves Garlic, minced 1 med Sweet Onion, diced 1 Yellow Pepper, diced 1 c Carrots, shredded 1 c Celery, diced…

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03/28/2013Beverages

Vitamin Waters

Lemon/Cucumber 10 cups of water 1 cucumber, thinly sliced 1 lemon, thinly sliced 1/4 cup fresh finely chopped basil leaf 1/3 of finely chopped fresh…

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So I learned to cook at a very early age, mostly helping mom and my grandmothers by setting the table and finally advancing to making real whip cream. I remember the very first 3 course meal I made for my family, lettuce and tomato salad with bottled dressing, hamburger patty with BBQ sauce, instant mashed potatoes and peas. For Dessert it was grapefruit slices in orange juice. It was a 7th grade home economics assignment and I’m sure my parents said it was wonderful so I assume I received a good grade.

I have been stirring the pot and collecting recipes ever since.

Some of what you find here are recipes from my grandmother or mothers recipe box. Some are from cook books, blogs or food newsletters I subscribe to.

Tag: basil

Olive Tapenade Toasts

Pasta Fazool Soup

Vitamin Waters