Pesto Pasta Caprese

Hearty and flavorful pasta dish made with homemade Fresh Basil Pesto!  A great side dish or main course that goes together in 15 minutes! Print Yum Pesto Pasta Caprese Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 15 minutes Yield: about 8 cups Serving Size: 3/4 to 1 cup Ingredients1# dry pasta cooked al dente (radiatori, cavatappi, penne) 1 C…

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Fresh Basil Pesto

One of my favorite things about summer is growing fresh herbs right outside my door to be cut and picked as I need them for everyday meals. I tend to keep it simple with the basics of parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, oregano, chives and of course basil! I add fresh herbs to nearly every dish, whether for breakfast, lunch or…

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Blueberry Cheese Danish

My Blueberry Cheese Danish is also known as the dessert that made me Mrs. Ricketts 22 years ago, and continues to serve as a reminder that a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.  This tasty dessert looks more difficult to make than it is, but no one really needs to know that!  Simple ingredients combined with love…

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