Although I did keep a few sprigs
of basil for bruschetta.
Strawberry Basil Truffles combine the vibrant taste of fresh strawberries with the refreshing herbal flavor
of basil for a unique, gourmet truffle experience.
Reserving 2 tablespoons
of basil for garnish, gently toss the first five ingredients in a small bowl.
Not exact matches
People come
for corn bread flecked with kernels
of corn,
for blackened chicken, and
for tomato -
basil wraps.
The unique Roasted Red Pepper & Gouda Bisque features a sweet and smoky blend
of roasted red pepper purée, tomatoes, cream,
basil and Gouda — all making
for a truly craveable soup.
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
On the current iteration
of the menu, dishes like to - die -
for Brussels Sprouts with sambal sauce, Thai
basil, mint and peanuts, Ahi Tuna Tartare, Tempura Fish Tacos, 10 - ounce Kurobuta Pork Chop and Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes delight.
for the filling 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 - 2 shallots or 1 small yellow onion — diced 1 - inch piece fresh ginger root — peeled and minced 1 - 2 garlic clove — minced about 10 asparagus spears — diced 2 handfuls snow peas 1 cup green peas — fresh or frozen and thawed sea salt to taste 1/2 lemon — juice handful
of fresh
basil — torn, optional
I subbed baby spinach
for the
basil and a can
of whole tomatoes
for the fresh tomatoes (as I was out
of them), and used a bar mix instead
of a blender.
Just
for me simple yummys, are wrap the tomato and
basil leaf in the slice
of mozzarella eat while assembling or put tooth pic in to hold them together
This is one
of the first recipes I opened to and with both strawberries and
basil coming into their own
for the season I figured it was a perfect to share with you.
dried oregano (or other herb
of choice -
basil or italian season blend are also yummy) oil
for cooking
for coating: 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs 1/2 cup ground flax meal
I make tons
of homemade pesto and freeze it every summer with a
basil / arugula / spinach / kale blend
of greens from my garden and now I have yet one more use
for my stash
of frozen pesto.
The great thing about pasta is that it takes on all the flavors
of the sauce on it making it the perfect canvas
for the
basil, spicy black pepper, and tangy rich goat cheese.
For basil, strip the leaves from the stems and stack groups
of them as though you were going to chiffonade them, rolling the stacks up into little cigars.
Delicious with ranch dressing, or
for a tasty white sauce, whisk together a couple tablespoons
of sour cream, a squeeze
of lemon juice, crushed garlic, chopped fresh
basil, salt and pepper to taste.
* obviously this is a pie recipe but the combo
of graham cracker crust, roasted strawberry cream filling ad
basil infused whipped cream would be perfect
for individual trifles (with cubed up pound cake instead if graham crackers if you must) or you could really go buck wild and alternate layers
of whipped cream and filling with graham crackers
for an icebox situation that would knock several socks off I'm sure.
You can also sub out one
of the cups
of kale
for a cup
of fresh
basil, but I didn't have any on hand and really didn't miss it in the end result.
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
-- Take the muffin pan out
of the oven and divide the tomato / cheese /
basil filling equally among the cups and bake
for another 5 minutes.
For the savory bruschetta, layer a thin round
of sliced mozzarella, prosciutto, and fresh
basil.
This delicious cold soup is perfectly suited
for when you have a lot
of basil on hand, but are getting a tad bored
of pesto.
In a moment
of AHH WHAT TO COOK
FOR DINNER weakness at the store yesterday, I grabbed a tub
of basil pesto without looking at the price.
Add enough oil to the pan to thinly coat the bottom and heat on high
for about a minute, then add the dough to the pan, top with tomato sauce, the toppings and half
of the
basil.
So if you can't get
basil for a good price, just get a bunch
of parsley
for really cheap at the grocery store.
I think this weird pesto obsession is coming from a longing
for summer...
basil always makes me think
of summer, and sun, and the beach, and a refreshing pool with a tropical drink...
I'm considering trying this & substituting cilantro
for the
basil and lime
for the lemon, giving it a little more
of a tex - mex flavor profile.
This is the perfect time
of year
for making pesto, too, with
basil overflowing from every stall at the farmers» market.
1 garlic clove juice
of one lime 1 small jalapeno, seeded and stemmed 1 small bunch
basil 1 small bunch cilantro, some saved
for garnish 1 cup good quality mayonnaise 1/2 tsp.
Being able to pop outside, cut off a few sprigs
of mint (or
basil or parsley), and not have to pay $ 4.99 at the grocery store
for the same amount.
1 cup whole barley (hulled) 3 cups filtered water a pinch
of whole sea salt a piece
of kombu (2 cm long), soaked pumpkin seeds (a good handful), lightly toasted 1 cup daikon sprouts fresh
basil leaves
for garnish (optional)
Instead
of mint, Boni calls
for a mixture
of chopped
basil and parsley.
It makes the whole delicious combination even more appealing; The tomatoes get sweeter, the subtle flavors
of the mozzarella and avocado are heightened, and when the drizzle hits the
basil you will INSIST that you're eating bruschetta
for dinner... and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.
Basil and parmesan madeleines 8 tablespoons (113g / 1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 cup (140g) cake flour — I used all purpose flour 3 teaspoons finely minced fresh
basil 1 teaspoon fleur de sel, plus more
for sprinkling 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 4 eggs 1/4 teaspoon cream
of tartar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more
for sprinkling Position a rack in the lower third
of an oven and preheat to 190ºC / 375ºF (I preferred to bake them in the higher part
of the oven so they would not burn).
I substituted
basil for the mint and I did add a bit
of red pepper flakes.
For the pizza dough: 2 1/4 teaspoons rapid rise yeast 1 cup warm water Pinch of sugar 1 3/4 cups semolina flour 1 3/4 cups all - purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil Corn meal - for spreading on pizza peel For the balsamic reduction: 1 cup balsamic vinegar Pizza toppings: 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces fresh mozzarella - sliced 4 peaches - thinly sliced 1/2 cup freshly chopped ba
For the pizza dough: 2 1/4 teaspoons rapid rise yeast 1 cup warm water Pinch
of sugar 1 3/4 cups semolina flour 1 3/4 cups all - purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil Corn meal -
for spreading on pizza peel For the balsamic reduction: 1 cup balsamic vinegar Pizza toppings: 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces fresh mozzarella - sliced 4 peaches - thinly sliced 1/2 cup freshly chopped ba
for spreading on pizza peel
For the balsamic reduction: 1 cup balsamic vinegar Pizza toppings: 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces fresh mozzarella - sliced 4 peaches - thinly sliced 1/2 cup freshly chopped ba
For the balsamic reduction: 1 cup balsamic vinegar Pizza toppings: 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces fresh mozzarella - sliced 4 peaches - thinly sliced 1/2 cup freshly chopped
basil
Although my favorite thing to do is marinate them in some cider vinegar with chopped fresh
basil (dissolve liberal amount
of sugar in it to cut the pucker)
for about 15 - 20 mins, top the slices with a whole
basil leaf and a thick slice
of fresh mozerella.
I'm not a fan
of basil and have steered pretty clear
of pesto
for this sole reason, yet now I'm all about that pesto life thanks to seaweed.
Ohhh, i haven't had garlic
basil pasta
for so long — these are the kinda
of dishes that are simple but heartwarming.
It's a twist on a traditional tomato
basil soup, using roasted red pepper
for a smokey flavor, a mix
of dried herbs
for a bit more zing, and quinoa
for added thickness.
If you are not a fan
of rocket pesto then you can always swap it
for basil.
Tender chicken breasts topped with fresh melted mozzarella cheese, tangy cherry tomatoes and peppery
basil makes
for serious mouthful
of perfection.
Several years ago, my Aunt Teena came to me with a jar
of pesto sauce and a jar
of tomato
basil sauce, told me to combine them and make some bruchetta
for the family reunion dinner we were having that night.
for the ramp + chili pesto: 3 ramps, frilly bottoms discarded, white + green parts roughly chopped 2 small green chilies (such as a jalapeno, or serrano), seeded and chopped 5 - 7
basil leaves, chopped a handful
of arugula 1/4 teaspoon
of salt (or more to taste) pepper 1/4 cup
of extra virgin olive oil
It simmered
for 45 minutes and I served it over cheese ravioli with lots
of fresh
basil and grated parmesan.
1 recipe honey whole wheat pizza dough ~ 1/3 cup purchased or homemade
basil pesto combination
of 4 Italian cheeses: I used thinly sliced fresh mozzarella and freshly grated Asiago, fontina, and Parmesan Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced salt and freshly ground black pepper fresh
basil, chopped
for garnish
Ingredients: 1 package gluten free pasta shells 1/2 package (
for the small shells) Punk Rawk Labs herb or original cheese Homemade red sauce or your go to jar with minimal ingredients Handful
of fresh
basil Sprinkle
of nutritional yeast Optional: Sprinkle
of breadcrumbs, gluten free option
SESAME GARLIC SAUCE INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup gluten - free tamari soy sauce 2 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup / coconut nectar 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus extra 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil (I used a hot - toasted one with chilies) 1 clove
of garlic, finely grated with a Microplane grater 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, plus extra
for garnish NOODLES ETC: 3/4 lb noodles
of choice 4 cups small broccoli florets, from roughly 1 bunch
of broccoli 2 tablespoons coconut oil 8 oz / 227 grams tempeh, sliced 1/2 inch thick handful
of Thai
basil leaves, sliced (or regular
basil, no big deal!)
I think that if you made them larger, they'd be great
for breakfast sandwiches or even a simple lunch sandwich
of basil, fresh mozzarella, and slice
of tomato.
I love corn and
basil together — it's one
of my favorite herb combos — and several weeks ago I ran across a recipe
for sweet corn frozen yogurt.