Chill Out with a Refreshing Basil & Strawberry Water…With or Without Vodka.

I’m always looking for ways to get more water inside of me. Right now, I have so much basil in my garden that I decided to infuse my water with the basil and some fresh strawberries for a totally refreshing drink on this very hot summer day! Ingredients 8 fresh strawberries 10 fresh basil leaves 8 cups cold water (or use […]

One-Skillet Mediterranean Chicken

First published 2018

Roasted Tomato & Goat Cheese Quiche

This quiche is best the day it’s baked, but still tasty the day after. Takes a bit of time to prepare but I found it worthy enough and delicious enough to pass onto our Tips fans. Perfect for brunch, lunch or light dinner along with a mixed...

Charred Corn Salad w/ Basil & Tomatoes

Summertime in a side dish of farm fresh veggies. Grilled/charred corn mixed with tomatoes, onions, basil and thyme are even tastier with a bit of lime juice. Goes with everything.

Honey-Citrus Chicken

The longer you marinate the chicken the tastier and more tender it becomes. The zing of citrus mixed with the zap of jalapeño and fresh herbs combine together to create something wonderfully refreshing these warmer months.

Roasted Ratatouille Lasagna

This lasagna dish is loaded with flavor and meat-free. Here are 3 Ways to Make it Faster: • Use no-boil lasagna noodles. • Roast the vegetables for a short time to speed-up the process of assembling this dish. • Use your favorite jarred...

My Cocktail of the Moment: A Light, Refreshing Basil Gimlet

I’m not much of a cocktail drinker, but this one I love. It’s light, refreshing and summery. And I love the basil–a nice change after trying so many cocktails using mint. It’s more involved than pouring a glass of wine, but worth it. This is inspired by one of my favorite spots for a cocktail, […]

Blueberry-Plum Vodka Mojitos

Taking advantage of summer’s offerings with a bit of booze. Martha Stewart originally made this with blackberries but I decided to go with blueberries since we had an amazing amount here at home. Perfect for a poolside party. See More of Our...

Mussels in Tomato-Basil Wine Sauce

The Jersey Shore is loaded with mussels, so they are available on every menu close to the beach. But if you find you have a hankering and aren’t near the shoreline, preparation at home can happen in a cinch. Bring a bit of the beach home with...

Hydrate With a Fruit-Infused Water

On a hot day, nothing is better for you than water. But when you infuse it with fruit and ingredients that give it zesty flavor and can boost your immune system, it’s even better. Here are a few of our favorite combos. 1. Fruit Punch Add whatever you have in the house–oranges, blueberries, strawberries and apples. After you drink […]