Frying thick slices of bread in olive oil on only one side gives you a magical combination of crisp and soft so that the bread can soak up the tomato juices without getting soggy.
Individual servings of stuffed shells make an impressive presentation. If you have enough individual baking dishes, divide the shells and sauce among them, then top with cheese, keeping in mind that you...
Long sweet peppers show up at farmers' markets during the peak of the season and may be sold as long sweet yellow, sweet banana, Hungarian Sweet, or Cubanelle. You can substitute two medium red, orange,...
Pesto is delicious in pasta salad! If you've never had this combination, you're in for a treat. Make fresh basil pesto and dress up spiral pasta with olives, cherry tomatoes, green peas, and pine nuts....
Quinoa-either red, black, or white-adds body and heartiness to a warming bowl of tomato-basil soup. The quinoa-Parmesan wafers served on the side add a nice bit of crunch, but also make a lovely cocktail...