Thai Lime Basil Chicken Stir Fry

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Yesterday I harvested some lime basil and knew I wanted to make something with it for dinner. This Thai dish on about.com provided just the inspiration I needed!

Fresh Summer Salsa

salsa

I was overjoyed to find this recipe in Simply in Season. I thought it would be a great way to use up some heirloom tomatoes from my CSA!

Squash and Basil Salad

squash

I was a little skeptical upon first reading this recipe from Simply in Season. I was pleasantly surprised!

Four Bean Salad

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This recipe from Simply in Season is perfect to throw together for a potluck or cookout.

Bruschetta with Grilled Bread

bruschetta

This is a great appetizer from Simply in Season to make while the grill is hot and you’re waiting for some people to arrive.

Fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta

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This recipe is loosely adapted from Simply in Season and is perfect for a quick supper.

Pesto

pesto

Pesto is a very forgiving sauce. You can substitute any herb for the basil, nuts or bread for the pine nuts. And, it’s so much cheaper to make it yourself than buy it from the store! I wish you could smell it while it was chopping. Mmmm.

Roasted Summer Vegetables

This is one of those recipes that I love – it provides the mix and max concept that I’m still trying to master. Someday I want to be able to look into my cupboard/frig/freezer and whip up something that tastes great with whatever ingredients happen to be on hand. In the meantime, I can cheat [...]

Fresh Tomato Soup

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This soup was SUPER easy. One thing I love about the Simply in Season recipes, they are easy and lend themselves to adapting to whatever you have on hand. Chop up 8 tomatoes, throw in a pot on medium high, add 4+ cloves of minced garlic, cook until the tomatoes are soft. Then add 3 [...]