Pasta-bilities This is the simplest of delights, inspired by our garden of fresh tomatoes & basil. A quick, easy dish to, literally, just toss together! 😋

Named for the island of Capri, this classic Italian salad is as summery as it gets. Juicy ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil leaves are the three main ingredients. Thinly sliced red onions are a wonderful addition, but optional. Layer on a platter, sprinkle with salt & pepper, drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar on top. Serve with crusty bread.

Such a simple but delicious dish - I love pesto!

My family loves marinara. I think I have a love-hate relationship with tomatoes.. Pesto is my answer to all the tomatoes that I get subjected to.. I love pistachios and zucchini. This is a comfort food I can dig into anytime ... too bad if my waist line groans.. Oh, I have sneaked in some tomatoes into this one .. just for color.He is not invited to be part of the official recipe 😊 There is no garlic in the recipe too, as sometimes I restrict the use of garlic in my cooking. Feel free to add in some chopped garlic, if you love your pastas garlicky..

Cool and crispy salad nestled on a classic red and white picnic tablecloth. Fresh-from-the-garden strawberries and basil, accented with creamy mozzarella and a crunch of walnuts, then drizzled with punchy balsamic and your best olive oil. Perfect fare to cool and freshen the palate on a warm summer afternoon!

When summer bounty is in full swing, there is nothing better than a Caprese Salad. Good balsamic vinegar is a great addition but is not "classic".

An all time favorite, fresh from the garden, summer salad.

Caprese Salad, a classic summertime salad, was created in the 50s in Capri and should always be dressed with a drizzle of EVOO only! Balsamic vinegar would destroy the delicate flavor of the cheese. And use only the finest ingredients since it's such a simple salad!

Think of this recipe as a traditional fruit salad with an upgrade! The combination of fresh fruit with zesty lime juice, a hint of sweet basil, and little extra yummy goodness from the honey will leave your tastebuds wanting more!

Pizza would be the best way to enjoy cheese!
I'm vegan but still I can enjoy "cheese" topped pizza.
There are many different dairy free "cheese" options, such as meltable "cheese" and vegan "mozzarella" etc.
I also love topping tomatoes, basil, olives, mushrooms, onions, peppers and some more.
This picture is drawn only with colored pencils.
Theme - GrateFULL

Awesome noodles with basil sauce: two types of cheese and plenty of your love will make it adorable!

Making Thai curry paste is so much easier than it looks, it’s just taking the ingredients, roasting some of them and then just grinding in Pestle and mortar. Or a processor works too! It’s so full of freshness and flavour, and takes you to tropical paradise with just one bite!

Always keep a can of San Marzano tomatoes in your pantry!

This dish is something my sister would always cook for me when I visited her. As she has gotten older, she's modified the recipe due to certain dietary restrictions and lifestyle choices that she's made, however we all agree it's more delicious this way. Try substituting out the heavy cream found in most vodka sauces with this cashew cream alternative!

Made for Rebecca Bradley's Food Illustration course, Spring 2020.