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Sun Dried Tomato Risotto with Tomato Basil Salad

August 28, 2024 By Rachel Leave a Comment

plate of sun dried tomato risotto with tomato basil salad

Indulge in this deliciously creamy risotto, perfectly paired with a refreshing salad that captures the essence of summer. Whether you’re looking to enjoy comfort food in the cool indoors or just looking to mix it up, this dish is a must-try!

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Filed Under: Dietary Needs, Entree, Entrees, Italian, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Basil, comfort food, Italian, parmesan-reggiano, risotto, Summer, Sun Dried Tomatoes, tomato, Vegetarian, white wine

Zesty Roasted Red Pepper Rigatoni

June 7, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Zesty Roasted Red Pepper Rigatoni

Celebrate the joys of summer with this naturally sweet and savory and unbelievably delicious warm weather pasta dish!

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Filed Under: Dietary Needs, Entree, Entrees, Italian, Kid-Friendly, Meal Types, Pasta, Peppers, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Basil, Italian, pasta, red pepper sauce, Red Peppers, rigatoni, Roasted Red Pepper, Summer, Vegetarian

Grilled Balsamic Chicken with Strawberry Caprese Salad

May 30, 2019 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Grilled Balsamic Chicken with Strawberry Caprese Salad

Looking for the perfect way to kick off the grilling season? Look no further than this exquisite sweet & savory recipe and a premium grill from a We Love Fire seller!

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Filed Under: Basil, Chicken, Dietary Needs, Entrees, Farm to Table, Fruits, Grilling, Healthy, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Spring, Strawberries, Summer, Vegetables Tagged With: Balsamic Reduction, Basil, caprese, chicken marinade, Grilling, mozarella, Strawberry, Summer, sweet and savory

Summer Gnocchi and Sausage with Corn and Fresh Mozzarella

July 31, 2018 By Rachel 1 Comment

Summer Gnocchi and Sausage with Corn and Fresh Mozzarella

When the kids are driving you nuts and you just want something tasty and comforting, this fresh summer pasta dish is just the ticket!

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Filed Under: Basil, Corn, Easy, Entrees, Italian, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Pasta, Pork, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetables Tagged With: Basil, Corn, fresh mozzarella, gnocchi, grape tomatoes, Italian American, pasta, pork sausage, skillet meal, Summer

Zucchini and Peppadew Pepper Salad

July 28, 2018 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Zucchini and Peppadew Pepper Salad

Think beyond the “zoodle” with this fresh summer salad that’s bursting with bright, zesty flavors!

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Filed Under: Dietary Needs, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Hot Peppers, Meal Types, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Sides, Spiralized, Summer, Summer Squash, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Basil, Lemon, parmesan cheese, peppadew peppers, Salad, side, Spiralized, Summer, Zucchini

Tomato Basil Ricotta Toast

July 27, 2018 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Tomato Basil Ricotta Toast

Start your morning right with this summery, savory tomato basil ricotta toast that packs a hearty nutritional punch!

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Filed Under: Basil, Breakfasts, Cheese, Dietary Needs, Easy, Healthy, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Basil, Breakfast, grape tomatoes, high protein, Ricotta, Summer, toast

Italian Stuffed Collard Greens

July 26, 2016 By Rachel 21 Comments

Italian Stuffed Collard Greens

Are you a collard green skeptic? I was, until I discovered this amazing way to transform them into a meaty, cheesy, and good-for-you Italian dinner!

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Filed Under: Chicken, Collard Greens, Entrees, Healthy, Italian, Recipes, Summer, Whole Grains Tagged With: Basil, brown rice, Casserole, collard greens, Italian, Italian sausage, Mozzarella, parmesan cheese, tomato sauce, Whole Grain

Roasted Garlic Scape White Bean Dip

July 5, 2016 By Rachel 8 Comments

Roasted Garlic Scape White Bean Dip

Are you a “dipper?” If so, you’ll love this summertime treat that pairs perfectly with sandwiches, pitas, crostini, or your favorite dipping snacks!

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Dairy-Free, Easy, Garlic Scapes, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Recipes, Summer, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian Tagged With: Basil, cannelloni beans, crudites, Dip, garlic scape, Pita, sandwich spread, Vegan, Vegetarian, veggie dip

Italian Meatballs with Beef and Pork

May 6, 2016 By Rachel 14 Comments

Beef and Pork Italian Meatballs

You just can’t go wrong with this recipe for classic Italian meatballs. Whether served atop pasta or in a sandwich roll, they’re sure to be a favorite of your entire family!

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Filed Under: Beef, Entrees, Fall, Italian, Pork, Recipes, Slow Cooker, Spring, Summer, Winter Tagged With: Basil, Beef, Crock Pot, Freezer-Friendly, Garlic, grass fed meat, Italian, meatballs, Pork

Grilled Pork Chops with Blueberry Compote

July 23, 2015 By Rachel 26 Comments

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Sweeten up the weeknight blues by eating fruit for dinner… Think a blueberry compote and creamy polenta with a perfectly grilled pork chop!

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Filed Under: Entrees, Recipes Tagged With: Basil, Blueberry, Brine, Compote, Cornmeal, Gluten-Free, Grilling, Polenta, Pork Chops

Grilled Personal Pattypan Pizza

July 10, 2015 By Rachel 24 Comments

Grilled Personal Pattypan Pizza

If you think summer squash can’t be wild and crazy, think again! These delicious little pizzas will have you saying “More pattypan, please!”

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Filed Under: Entrees, Gluten-Free, Grilling, Italian, Kid-Friendly, Recipes, Summer, Summer Squash, Vegetarian Tagged With: Basil, Grain-Free, Grilled, Low Carb, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Pattypan, Pepperoni, Pizza, Sauce, Squash, tomato, Vegetarian Directions

Stuffed Pattypan Squash

July 3, 2015 By Rachel 10 Comments

Stuffed Pattypan Squash

Have a close encounter of the veggie kind! These saucer-shaped goodies are cheesy, garlicky and full of veg, with a fun shape that kids will love, too!

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Filed Under: Recipes, Sides Tagged With: Basil, cheese, Corn, Cotija, CSA, Garlic, Kale, Make Ahead, Pattypan, Squash, Stuffed, Summer, Vegetarian

Diver Scallops with Grilled Garlic Scapes

June 23, 2015 By Rachel 15 Comments

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Your dinner guests will swoon when served this culinary work of art! Browned butter and capers put the finishing touches on this delightful summer dish.

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Filed Under: Entrees, Recipes Tagged With: Basil, brown butter, capers, diver scallops, freekah, Garlic Scapes, Grill, seafood

Strawberry Basil Champagne Cocktail

June 21, 2015 By Daniel 5 Comments

Get some flavorful fizz in your life! This strawberry basil Champagne cocktail captures the best flavors of the early summer in one delicious glass!

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Filed Under: Beverages, Recipes Tagged With: alcohol, Basil, beverage, champagne, cocktail, gin, no artificial ingredients, Strawberry, Vegan, Vegetarian

Blushing Rutabaga Noodles

May 12, 2015 By Rachel 7 Comments

blushing rutabaga noodles

Blushing Rutabaga Noodles cuts out the high-calorie pasta and adds a new layer of flavor that pairs wonderfully with a blush sauce.

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Filed Under: Entrees, Recipes Tagged With: Asiago, Basil, Gluten-Free, Low Carb, One Pot Meals, Pinenuts, Rutabaga, Spiralized, Tomatoes, Vegetarian

Hi, I'm Rachel! Welcome to Simple Seasonal, a resource for simple, healthful, and delicious recipes that help you make the most of seasonal produce from your local farmer's market, CSA, or home garden. Simple Seasonal is committed to a whole foods diet. With an occasional cookie... ;)


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