In the early days of Sweet Basil, the spinach enchiladas and the Monte Cristo sandwich were some of the most ordered items on the restaurant’s menu. “It was the trademark sandwich back in the day,” ...

There is nothing as satisfying as sipping a glass of ice cold lemonade on a hot summer day. Its sweet-tart flavor is a surefire signal that the season is here. With just three simple ingredients — ...

If you haven’t already made this one-pot wonder, it’ll revolutionize your pasta game. Instead of cooking the sauce and noodles in separate pots, everything happens together at the same time—the ...

Basil is one of the most classic summer flavors. It’s fresh, herby and pairs well with other seasonal produce like tomato, zucchini and strawberries. If you’ve found yourself with a happy basil plant ...

As summer winds down, you’re likely looking for ways to make the most of your basil bounty. This versatile herb can elevate a variety of dishes, from the classic basil pesto that everyone loves to ...

Though fresh figs are so utterly compelling raw, there are times you want to dress them up a little. Generally speaking, the less you do the better. One of the best things to do with figs is to pair ...

Mashed sweet potatoes make for the perfect sweet and savory side dish. Creamy and rich in flavor, they pair well with any main course, especially during the holiday season. While regular mashed ...

Dinners at this time of year make me cranky -- most of the time when I get home from work the house is too hot to cook, and besides that, I usually have neither the patience nor the energy to fix much ...

Chia seeds have been our go-to for a few years now, whether we’re making a healthy pudding for breakfast or dessert, adding them to our kombucha for a nutritional boost or using them as an egg ...