I grew a variety of herbs this spring through summer and had abundant result with them. I had lots of mint and basil to use up, so I made a very delicious mixed herb pesto with them and pleased with the result. Mixed herbs, such as mint & basil, make very tasty pesto. I added some toasted pistachio nuts this time and it was fantastic. I served with grilled shrimp and crusty bread. So delicious! ...
Pasta with Garlic, Anchovy, and Basil
Fresh basil herbs smells like summer to me. I grow a few herb pots this summer and these basil grow so fast that I can hardly catch up with them. Here I made a pasta dish with garlic, anchovy, and basil. Loads of fresh basil leaves are added in my pasta. They bring the summer fragrance into the dish that I love. The pungent and salty anchovies are must to bring the flavor in the pasta, so do not skip. This simple pasta is super quick to make. The garlic, anchovy, and basil sauce is ready in 2 ...
Pasta with Checca Sauce, Pasta alla cecca
I bet the summer is coming to an end soon in northern hemisphere. One thing I love about the summer is the abundance of beautiful tomatoes and herbs in the garden or in the farmer's market. I love making simple pasta with the fresh ingredients that doesn't require any cooking in the summer. (except cooking the pasta in boiling water) I have been making this Pasta with Checca sauce (aka pasta alla cecca) for many years whenever I get the juicy plump tomatoes and a bunch of fresh basil in ...
Thai Beef and Basil Stir-Fry
Thai food, anyone? I used to think Thai food was not an easy cuisine to master. The flavor balance and the availability of Thai ingredients was not always easy to achieve. But, for living in SE Asian country, I can't be more happier than getting everything I need to make good Thai dishes. Here is one of the simplest and the most delicious Thai beef recipe; Thai Beef and Basil Stir-Fry. I LOVE Thai basil. It is very fragrant herb and a must for Thai cuisine. It is worth the trip to a ...