Sentences with phrase «dry fresh basil leaves»

Rinse and dry the fresh basil leaves.

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10 ripe sweet strawberries — divided 3 large heirloom tomatoes — roughly chopped 1 small bell pepper — seeded and roughly chopped 1 medium cucumber — peeled and roughly chopped 1/3 cup soft sun - dried tomatoes juice of 1/2 lemon 1 - 2 garlic cloves — roughly chopped about 1/4 small red chili pepper or more to taste — seeded, or 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes dash of cayenne pepper — optional 1/2 teaspoon sea salt large handful fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish

10 small dried red chiles, such as piquins, stems removed 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 small onions 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 1/2 cup fresh cilantro 1/4 cup fresh basil or mint leaves 1 teaspoon salt 3 2 - inch stalks lemongrass, including the bulb 1 1 - inch piece of galangal, peeled 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 tablespoon shrimp paste 1 tablespoon corn or peanut oil 1 tablespoon lime zest 1/4 cup water

I made them the other day with a tablespoon of tomato puree, a few sun - dried tomatoes and some fresh basil leaves, which was delicious!

2 teaspoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small head cauliflower (about a pound), leaves removed, cut into florettes 4 cups vegetable broth, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt Big pinch dried thyme Lots of fresh black pepper 1 tablespoon arrowroot or cornstarch 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, plus a little extra for garnish

Sun - dried tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan cheese, fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, some red pepper flakes, and olive oil to hold it all together.

:) Linguine with porcini and vegetable bolognese slightly adapted from the amazing Delicious Australia 15g dried porcini mushrooms 400g linguine 2 small carrots, roughly chopped 1 large onion, roughly chopped 200g button mushrooms 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil handful of fresh basil leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves 1/2 cup tomato sauce — I used homemade 1/2 cup (120 ml) red wine 3 tablespoons water 1/2 cup sour cream * grated parmesan or pecorino, to serve Soak porcini in 1/2 cup (120 ml) boiling water for 10 minutes.

5 ounces brie cheese, room temperature 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, finely chopped 1 sprig (4 - 5 large leaves) fresh basil Coarse sea salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste

1 large eggplant, cut into 1/4 - inch - thick rounds Olive oil, for brushing the grill pan 1 cup oil - packed sun - dried tomatoes, plus 2 tablespoons of their oil 1/2 cup bocconcini packed in oil 6 fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

(i love my sweet potato have it almost ever day) Then just before blending I added in some fresh basil leaves and dried chilli flakes for that little bit of a kick and a boost for a speedy metabolism!

My fav flavours for broccoli / broccolinni is loads of fresh garlic heated in the pan with chilli flakes and dried basil leaves.

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying 1 small white onion, finely chopped 2 medium - sized carrots, finely chopped 1 pack of Sainsbury's Mushroom Mince 3 cloves garlic, minced 1cup of cooked brown lentils 1 tin of chopped tomatoes or Italian passata 3 tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves + extra for sprinkling 1 / 4teaspoon salt, or to taste 1 tablespoon of dry basil 1 teaspoon of miso paste (optional but adds a depth of flavour) Pasta of your choice — I have used linguine

dried parsley 1/2 cup fresh green and red peppers 1 — 2 cups mushrooms, sliced 2 cups baby spinach leaves 10 — 12 leaves of fresh basil, chifonade 15 ounce can diced tomatoes, drained 1 — 2 cups marinara sauce 1/2 - 3/4 tsp.

1 cup French green or brown lentils 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 1/4 cups water 1 cup couscous (I used whole wheat) 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 large garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped 1 bunch arugula, stems discarded and leaves washed well, spun dry and chopped 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped 1 cup crumbled feta 1/4 cup fresh basil, julienned

4 lamb shanks (about 1 pound each) 1 tablespoon apple wood shavings 1 tablespoon hickory shavings 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped 2 large celery ribs, cleaned and chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28 - ounce) can petite diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon minced fresh flat leaf parsley 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 10 Tellicherry peppercorns 2 cups Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon 2 cups beef stock, homemade preferred Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

cans whole plum tomatoes * 2 cups cooked chickpeas * 1 tablespoons chopped or dried oregano * 2 handfuls chopped fresh parsley * 4 sprigs of thyme, leaves removed * 2 tablespoons honey * 6 - 8 cups vegetable stock * 2 -LRB-- ish) cups sourdough bread, cubed * salt and pepper to taste * Basil Pesto (1/2 cup lemon basil, 1/2 cup parsley, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 cloves garlic)

1 pound linguine 1 bunch fresh basil (reserve some leaves for garnish) 1/2 cup pine nuts 2 avocados, pitted and peeled 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 cloves garlic 1/2 cup olive oil Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes or sliced sun - dried tomatoes (optional)

Armenian Stew with Pilaf Stew: 2 tsp canola oil 1 cup chopped onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp dried mint 1 tsp dried basil 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp salt 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1 ″ chunks 1 small zucchini, cut into 1 ″ pieces 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes 1/2 cup tomato juice 1 15 - oz can drained fava beans 1 large bunch swiss chard, torn into bite - sized pieces 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 large zucchini (approx. 8» x 2») 1 large summer squash (approx. 8» x 2») 5 strips bacon, cut in 1/4» pieces 1/2 cup finely chopped shallot 1 cup thinly sliced sweet red pepper 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed 1 cup shelled fresh or frozen edamame, thawed 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus more for squeezing 1⁄3 cup chopped flat leaf parsley 2 tablespoons torn basil leaves Lemon wedges

handfull of fresh basil, about 1/4 cup (or 2 tbsp dried basil) * technique time: layer all your leaves of basil together and lightly roll lengthwise.

Finely dice 10 fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl with the diced tomatoes, season with 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano, sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, next add 1/2 teaspoon of balsamic glaze and 2 tablespoons of extra virgin Spanish olive oil, mix everything together until it's well mixed, cover the bowl with seran wrap and add it to the fridge

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 spicy or sweet Italian chicken sausage links, thinly sliced 1/2 cup sun - dried tomatoes olive oil, drained, patted dry, and thinly sliced For the pesto: 3 packed cups baby arugula 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves 1/3 cup raw walnuts 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 ounces goat cheese 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (You can also use the oil from the sun - dried tomato jar if you're feeling fancy.)

* 1 pound butter * 1/2 red onion, finely chopped * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 3 - inch piece fresh, peeled ginger, grated * 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds * 2 teaspoons cumin seeds * 4 cardamom pods, crushed * 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric * 8 basil leaves, torn or 1 teaspoon dried basil * 1 teaspoon dried oregano

◾ 3 tablespoons minced onion ◾ 2 garlic cloves, peeled & minced ◾ 6 leaves fresh basil, torn ◾ Pinch of dried oregano ◾ Salt and pepper to taste

12 medium fresh basil leaves, washed, dried, and coarsely chopped 3 medium garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted Pinch of kosher salt 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

For the base recipe I used 2 tsp dried basil instead of fresh, and left everything else as is, except of course omitting the parmesan.

Ingredients 1 (4 - pound) boneless pork loin, with fat left on 1 Tbsp kosher salt (scant 1/2 tsp if using table salt) 2 Tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced or crushed 2 - 3 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tsp minced fresh thyme leaves (1 tsp dried thyme) 2 tsp chopped fresh basil leaves (1 tsp dried basil) 2 tsp minced fresh rosemary (1 tsp dried rosemary)

Extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic and some dried oregano and basil leaves.

ingredients BROCCOLI PIZZA CRUST: 2 heads broccoli (stems removed) 1 egg (beaten) 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (grated) 1 teaspoon dried oregano pinch Kosher salt PIZZA TOPPINGS: 1 bunch broccolini (rinsed) 1/4 pound brussel sprouts (ends removed, halved) 2 large kale leaves (rinsed) 1/4 pound sugar snap peas (trimmed) 1/4 cup olive oil (plus more to garnish) 4 cloves garlic (peeled, minced, divided) 1/2 cup canned tomato paste 1 teaspoon fresh oregano (finely chopped) 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (finely chopped) 1/2 cup grape tomatoes (halved) store bought basil pesto (to garnish) Parmesan (grated, to garnish) red chili flake (to garnish) 1/4 cup fresh basil (torn, to garnish) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 6 portobello mushroom caps, stems and gills removed, and finely chopped 1/2 cup minced carrot 1/2 cup minced celery 1/2 cup minced yellow onion 3 large cloves garlic, minced Kosher salt Fresh ground pepper 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 28 - ounce can crushed tomatoes (I strongly recommend San Marzano) 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional) 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped (plus extra for serving) 4 medium zucFresh ground pepper 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 28 - ounce can crushed tomatoes (I strongly recommend San Marzano) 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional) 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped (plus extra for serving) 4 medium zucfresh basil leaves, finely chopped (plus extra for serving) 4 medium zucchini

1 — 2 lb lobster 2 cups Wondra flour 1/4 cup chili powder 2 tablespoons cayenne sea salt 1/4 cup canola oil 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup chili oil (see note below) 2 tablespoons sun - dried tomatoes, julienned 1 tablespoon lemon zest, julienned, simmer in simple syrup, and drained 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Fresh basil leaves, deep fried (for garnish) 4 (approx 1 lemon per person) lemons, cut into eifresh garlic, minced 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup chili oil (see note below) 2 tablespoons sun - dried tomatoes, julienned 1 tablespoon lemon zest, julienned, simmer in simple syrup, and drained 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Fresh basil leaves, deep fried (for garnish) 4 (approx 1 lemon per person) lemons, cut into eifresh basil leaves 1/4 cup chili oil (see note below) 2 tablespoons sun - dried tomatoes, julienned 1 tablespoon lemon zest, julienned, simmer in simple syrup, and drained 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Fresh basil leaves, deep fried (for garnish) 4 (approx 1 lemon per person) lemons, cut into eiFresh basil leaves, deep fried (for garnish) 4 (approx 1 lemon per person) lemons, cut into eighths

ingredients MEDITERRANEAN POTATO PANCAKE 1 (30 - ounce) bag frozen hash browns (thawed and moisture squeezed out) 1 cup store - bought basil pesto 3 and 1/2 tablespoons olive oil (divided) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided) 2 cloves garlic (peeled, minced) 1 (5 - ounce) package spinach 1 lemon (juiced) 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup sun - dried tomatoes (thinly sliced) 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled) 1/4 cup fresh basil (leaves only, thinly sliced) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

RED SAUCE: 2 teaspoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 28 - ounce can crushed tomatoes with basil (or add about 10 fresh basil leaves, torn) 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried) 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 spaghetti squash 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp dried basil 1 tbsp dried oregano 1 lb ground chicken or turkey 1 bunch asparagus 1 cup frozen peas (omit if strictly following the Paleo diet) sea salt & black pepper lemon fresh basil leaves, sliced thin or torn (optional)

2 tbsp groundnut oil2 shallots, finely sliced2 garlic cloves, finely sliced4 heaped tbsp homemade Thai red curry paste (see below) 1/2 -1 tbsp fish sauce1 tsp palm sugar4 - 5 kaffir lime leaves (see tip) 400 ml coconut milk6 baby aubergines or 1 aubergine, cut into chunks3 skinless free - range chicken breasts, sliced150g green beans, halvedHandful of fresh Thai basil (from Asian shops) or fresh coriander, chopped For the Thai red curry paste 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 1/2 tsp coriander seeds8 - 10 long red chillies2 dried red chillies, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes 1/2 tsp ground white pepper3 fat garlic cloves3 lemongrass stalks, outer skin removed, finely sliced4 coriander roots (from Asian grocers), roughly chopped — or use the stalks from a large bunch of fresh coriander6 fresh kaffir lime leaves or finely grated zest of 1 lime5cm piece fresh galangal or ginger, finely grated2 tsp shrimp paste (available in the world food section of supermarkets)

Noodle, chicken and aubergine coconut laksa 1/2 x 250g pack dried medium rice noodles (see tip) 1 medium aubergine, halved lengthways and cut into 5 mm slices 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste (we like Thai Taste, from major supermarkets) 400 ml can reduced - fat coconut milk 600 ml chicken stock, hot 4 small, skinless chicken breasts 1 lemongrass stalk, bruised 150g sugar snap peas, halved lengthways 1/2 tsp soft brown sugar Grated zest and juice of 1 lime, plus extra lime wedges to serveGood handful fresh basil leaves 1.

Thai red chicken curry 2 tbsp groundnut oil2 shallots, finely sliced2 garlic cloves, finely sliced4 heaped tbsp homemade Thai red curry paste (see below) 1/2 -1 tbsp fish sauce1 tsp palm sugar4 - 5 kaffir lime leaves (see tip) 400 ml coconut milk6 baby aubergines or 1 aubergine, cut into chunks3 skinless free - range chicken breasts, sliced150g green beans, halvedHandful of fresh Thai basil (from Asian shops) or fresh coriander, chopped For the Thai red curry paste 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 1/2 tsp coriander seeds8 - 10 long red chillies2 dried red chillies, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes 1/2 tsp ground white pepper3 fat garlic cloves3 lemongrass stalks, outer skin removed, finely sliced4 coriander roots (from Asian grocers), roughly chopped — or use the stalks from a large bunch of fresh coriander6 fresh kaffir lime leaves or finely grated zest of 1 lime5cm piece fresh galangal or ginger, finely grated2 tsp shrimp paste (available in the world food section of supermarkets)

1/2 x 250g pack dried medium rice noodles (see tip) 1 medium aubergine, halved lengthways and cut into 5 mm slices 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste (we like Thai Taste, from major supermarkets) 400 ml can reduced - fat coconut milk 600 ml chicken stock, hot 4 small, skinless chicken breasts 1 lemongrass stalk, bruised 150g sugar snap peas, halved lengthways 1/2 tsp soft brown sugar Grated zest and juice of 1 lime, plus extra lime wedges to serveGood handful fresh basil leaves 1.

Ingredients: 1 Cup Spinach 1/4 Cup Pumpkin Seeds 2 - 3 Tbsp Dried Basil (or a handful of fresh basil leaves) 1/4 Cup Olive Oil 1 Lemon Wedge 2 Cloves Garlic Pinch of Salt & Onion Powder

12 ounce dried cannellini beans, picked over and rinsed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 or 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium stalks celery, very thinly sliced, plus any leaves from the head of celery 3 leeks, white and light green part thinly sliced (about 3 cups) Pinch of red pepper flakes 2 large heads escarole, well - washed and chopped 4 cups vegetable stock (recommend Imagine No - Chicken broth) 1 15 - oz can tomatoes, with juice (not puree), well chopped (or use Eden brand diced tomatoes, which are already finely chopped) 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (optional) 2 tablespoons chopped flat - leaf parsley (optional)

Thai Pesto 2/3 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts 2 garlic cloves, sliced 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger with the juice 2 long green Thai chiles, seeded and chopped (I used fresh cayenne chiles) 1 small bunch fresh cilantro leaves (about 1 packed cup), stems discarded 1 large handful of fresh mint leaves 1 large handful of fresh basil leaves (rough chop) 1 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or Thai fish sauce (to taste) 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (2 limes) 1 tablespoon brown sugar or palm sugar

Shrimp Fra Diavolo serves 4 adapated from Giada DeLaurentis Ingredients 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined (I used wild frozen shrimp) 1 teaspoon salt, plus additional as needed 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1 to 2 tablespoons 1 small or 1/2 large onion, chopped 1 (14 1/2 - ounce) can diced tomatoes 3/4 cup dry white wine 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 4 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves Directions Toss the shrimp in a medium bowl with 1 teaspoon of salt and red pepper flakes.

What's in it: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons dry white wine 2 tablespoons vinegar (white win or red wine vinegar work well) 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 sprigs fresh basil, leaves removed and roughly chopped 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 4 - 6 baby artichokes (if you don't want to have to clean / prep them, just buy frozen or canned artichoke hearts) 1/4 cup shredded fontina cheese 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves

Filling: 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 cup finely diced onion 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, or more to taste 1 red bell pepper, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup fresh corn kernels 1 large bunch (or 2 smaller bunches) Swiss chard, stemmed and finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons dry white wine or water 1 pound firm tofu (use very high - quality tofu for this dish) 10 - 12 fresh basil leaves 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or cider vinegar Paprika, for dusting

Ingredients 8 oz Fettuccine 3 slices bacon, cut into 1 - inch 3 ears of corn on the cob, shucked 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup half - and - half or whole milk 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 Tbsp fresh chopped thyme or 1/2 tsp dry thyme A few dashes of hot sauce 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided 5 - 6 sweet basil leaves, cut in a chiffonade

1 package (17.3 ounces / 2 sheets) puff pastry, defrosted Good olive oil 4 cups thinly sliced yellow onions (2 large onions) 3 large garlic cloves, cut into thin slivers Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons dry white wine 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan, plus 2 ounces shaved with a vegetable peeler 4 ounces garlic - and - herb goat cheese (recommended: Montrachet) 1 large tomato, cut into 4 (1 / 4 - inch - thick) slices 3 tablespoons julienned basil leaves

10 cups (2.5 L) water, divided 1/2 cup (125 mL) pearl barley, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup (125 mL) hulled millet 1 clove garlic 3 tbsp (45 mL) raw sunflower seeds 2 tbsp (30 mL) raw almonds 2 green onions, roughly chopped 2 tbsp (30 mL) roughly chopped fresh parsley leaves 1/2 cup (125 mL) roughly chopped red onion 1 cup (250 mL) chopped extra firm tofu 1/4 cup (60 mL) grated carrot 1/4 cup (60 mL) grated beet 1 1/2 tbsp (22 mL) tamari 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp (1 mL) Mexican chili powder 1 tsp (5 mL) curry powder 1 tsp (5 mL) sea salt 1 tsp (5 mL) cornstarch 3 tbsp (45 mL) mixed fresh herbs or 1 tbsp (15 mL) each of 3 of your favourite dried herbs (basil, oregano, marjoram, etc.) 1/4 cup (60 mL) spelt flour 2 tbsp (30 mL) powdered nutritional yeast oil, for frying (sunflower, canola, neutral - flavoured coconut)

Filling 2 cups meat of fresh young Thai coconut 1 cup water of fresh young Thai coconut 3/4 cup coconut oil — gently warmed in warm water or the dehydrator to soften 1/4 cup Irish moss — washed thoroughly and soaked in hot water for at least 10 minutes 1 cup each raw macadamia and raw cashew nuts — soaked for 2 - 4 hours 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast 1 - 2 teaspoons salt about 6 tablespoons purified water 1 cup of chopped olives of your favourite kind (may I suggest Cerignola olives that come with pits and taste velvety) 1 cup of chopped sun - dried tomatoes (this time I made an exception and used tomatoes preserved in olive oil instead of the dry variety) 1 packed cup fresh basil leaves — or more to taste fresh red and yellow tomatoes for garnishing — optionalIn a high speed blender, combine the coconut meat, water and oil with the Irish moss until very smooth.

4 onions, not peeled, cut into eighths 3 large ribs celery, cut into fourths 2 leeks, white part only 1 head garlic 4 carrots, cut into 2 - inch pieces 1 1/2 cups dry white wine 2 tablespoons high quality olive oil 3 green onions, cut into 1 - inch pieces 1/4 cup chopped New Mexican green chiles, or more to taste 1/3 cup chopped parsley, including the stems 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil or 2 tablespoons of dried basil 1 teaspoon dried marjoram 1/2 cup chopped button mushrooms 1/2 cup chopped celery leaves 1 zucchini, peeled and sliced 3 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes 3 quarts cold water 5 whole black peppercorns

pesto ingredients: 1 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted in a dry pan over medium heat (or not, as discussed above) 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil splash of water 1 tbsp lemon juice small clove of garlic, peeled + crushed salt + pepper