Tag: basil

  • Garlic Scape Basil Pesto

    Garlic Scape Basil Pesto

    Garlic scapes have garlic, onion, herbaceous flavor and are less spicy than garlic cloves.  About 4-6 scapes equal one clove of garlic. The photo on the left of fresh garlic scapes is courtesy of the Glenn Family Gardens blog. This pesto is wonderful to serve over pasta or grilled chicken, to put on top…

  • Pasta With Green Puttanesca

    Pasta With Green Puttanesca

    Courtesy of Melissa Clark of The New York Times. Photo by Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini. First published May  27, 2011. Servings: 4 to 6 Ingredients Kosher salt, to taste 1 pound spaghettini or spaghetti 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 10 anchovy fillets 1/4 cup drained capers 1…