Asparagus, a vegetable associated with springtime, is paired with fresh, diced tomatoes, crumbled Feta cheese, and bits of fresh basil for a tantilizing salad.
Posts tagged Basil
Stay cool with Chilled Yogurt-based Soups!
Outdoor temperatures are beginning to rise, so it’s time to start collecting recipes for chilled soup. Rich, tangy, creamy yogurt-based soups offer delectable, refreshing dining on…
Basil, the Armenian Church, and Zesty Vegetable Soup
Today, September 15th, the Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Khachveratz). At the end of the service, parishioners receive…
Chilled Cream of Zucchini Soup with Fresh Basil
This ‘chilled cream of zucchini and basil soup’ recipe was handed down to me by a former culinary colleague. I came across it as I…
Basil – and – a Recipe for Eggplant-Zucchini Bake
Basil, a member of the mint family, was known as the “king of herbs” by ancient Greeks.Cultivated for over 5,000 years, basil (rahan) has a long…