How many ways can you use zucchini in recipes? Every summer we find out, don't we? What do you do with all of those zucchinis coming out of your garden or showing up mysteriously on your front porch? Cook them up and feed the fam. Pumpkins will be in season soon as well, and the … Continue reading zucchini and pumpkin fritters with tzatziki
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blackberry and green tea popsicles
"Life was just a tire swing. 'Jambalaya' was the only song I could sing. Blackberry pickin', eatin' fried chicken, And I never knew a thing about pain. Life was just a tire swing."~ Jimmy Buffett The plump, juicy blackberry and a hot summer day are perfect companions. After spending the day elbow deep in stickers … Continue reading blackberry and green tea popsicles
taking the back roads with basil & salt
Amazon Prime Video, here we come! basil & salt is taking a road trip! We are visiting back road destinations across the country, and we are bringing our readers with us.As we travel across the United States, our destinations take us to places you will not find traveling the tour bus. Toss away the tourist guide as … Continue reading taking the back roads with basil & salt
grab and go cherry hand pies
Summertime means outdoor adventures and outdoor adventures mean quick and go snack ideas. What could be more perfect than a delicious hand pie? Any berry will do, choose your favorite and enjoy! Note: You can make the dough the day before, wrap and keep chilled.
six splendid tequila cocktails
Celebrate the best part of what summer has to offer with National Tequila Day. Because great tequila is for more than just margaritas, VIVA XXXII Tequila collaborated with top mixologists from NYC and LA for their signature cocktails. Bringing a premium sipping tequila to the market at an attainable price point, VIVA XXXII contains two varietals: a Joven … Continue reading six splendid tequila cocktails
chef adrianne calvo’s “grilled” cajun shrimp boil + lemon aioli
Miami Chef Adrianne Calvo gives a Cajun classic, a global makeover! Miami based Chef Adrianne Calvo, author of Maximum Flavor Social, shares a recipe inspired by a recent culinary discovery, just in time for grilling season. In a recent visit to the South, Calvo enjoyed her first crawfish boil, a Louisiana staple bursting with spicy … Continue reading chef adrianne calvo’s “grilled” cajun shrimp boil + lemon aioli
enter to win a gorgeous embossed rolling pin from embossed co
We have a winner! Ann Campbell! Basil & Salt has partnered with Embossed Co for a giveaway! Embossed Co creates heirloom quality embossed rolling pins and we are in love with look and feel of these high-grade solid beech wood beauties. They are food-safe and will arrive in time to add a touch of elegance … Continue reading enter to win a gorgeous embossed rolling pin from embossed co
Ruby Rosé Granita
Celebrate love with Ruby Rosé Granitas Why limit rosé to just one season? Here at Basil & Salt, I enjoy a chilled pink year-round. While the granita recipe is a great summer treat and a beautiful companion for the holidays, it's also a great way to show your perfect Valentine a bit of love. Although … Continue reading Ruby Rosé Granita
cinnamon apple cider doughnuts
Using the best ingredients is the secret to cooking and when it comes to doughnuts, we use real butter, not margarine and real buttermilk, not powder. The recipe below also asks for apple butter. If you aren't familiar with this delicious concoction, you can generally find a jar at the farmers market, road side stand … Continue reading cinnamon apple cider doughnuts
naked corn on the cue
Summer cookouts are a favorite here at basil & salt and as always fresh foods are on the menu. Whether you use the backyard barbecue or cook over a pit, fresh corn tastes a little better with a bit of char and smoke. Lay your clean, shucked corn naked on the grill for a total … Continue reading naked corn on the cue
