1 clove of garlic, minced Small handful
of basil leaves Salt and pepper 1 1/2 oz.
One idea that has popped up in my head reading your post, is to use it to make a fresh winter pesto
instead of basil.
Spread pizza with a generous amount
of basil pesto leaving an inch of border.
I managed to snag a big, beautiful
bunch of basil from the market for a reasonable price this week, so I may just try this with basil after all.
Add the garlic, pine nuts and a
handful of basil leaves to a food processor and blend on high for a few seconds.
There is still
lots of basil growing as well — a perfect combination.
Because it has earned a reputation as a healing food, pet owners may wonder if it is okay to share a little
bit of basil with their furry friends.
The
flavors of basil mixed with curry and the richness of the coconut milk makes for a knock - out dish.
Remove from heat, and stir in 1/4
cup of basil pesto with the chicken slices.
Drizzle just a touch of balsamic vinegar on top, another
sprinkle of basil leaves and more pepper.
Instead, I add a
tablespoon of a basil pesto after I finish making the soup, and I feel that you can really taste the basil flavor.
There are a wide variety
of basil plants, all of which provide some relief from the flying pests, but lemon basil and cinnamon basil are the most effective.
Spoon a bit of tomato sauce over, then put a piece
of basil on each mushroom.
The
addition of basil sounds amazing — I've been putting herbs into pretty much everything lately, but have yet to try it in a smoothie.
Alternatively, you can grind a
teaspoon of basil leaves and combine with water to make a paste.
This is such a wonderful way to use them too, it sounds so refreshing and I love the
hint of basil in there.
I've used a
mix of basil and flat leaf parsley for the salad today, but I often make it with just parsley.
This is an easy, quick go to dinner especially in the summer when I have an abundance
of basil growing in the garden.
I love the mixing in
of basil into these... it must make them really pop with summer goodness.
But before it met its end, I got quite a few good leaves
out of that basil, and with it, I made my own pesto.
While you might only think
of basil as «nice in a pasta sauce,» would you believe that basil is not only delicious, but could help protect your heart?
The
use of basil pesto means you'll get a classic Italian taste to this and satisfy those pizza cravings once and for all.
At the most basic level, pesto is a raw sauce
made of basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts and olive oil.
This simple creamy sauce packs huge flavor thanks to a small
dollop of basil pesto.
If you are using plain, ground pork, add an extra
tsp of basil, thyme, salt, and oregano, plus a tbsp of garlic powder to the meat.
I even want to plant a yard
full of basil just so I can make this recipe whenever I want to.
You can adjust amounts
of basil simple syrup, lemon & lime juice to suit your own taste.
Reduce the heat to simmer, add
most of the basil, and let it simmer for about half an hour, stirring occasionally.
Always a fan of a hearty salad I can pack up and take with me, and I'm loving this
idea of basil with my kale.
I love pesto, and I actually love that this isn't a usual
kind of basil pesto too!
This vegan green curry paste is made from a blend of Thai spices, hot peppers, and
plenty of basil and cilantro.