I used snippets
of basil on mine, but you could use arugula, baby salad greens, or a different herb, if you wish.
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.
Not exact matches
Laura followed it up with a refreshing face spritz
of something or other with mint and
basil (Saje is really big
on mint).
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (14 - ounce) container extra firm tofu, cut into 1 - inch cubes 2 cups vegetable stock 1 (14 - ounce) can light coconut milk 1/2 cup
of Peanut Butter & Company» sThe Heat Is
On 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1 - inch cubes 3 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 - inch cubes 1 cup frozen peas 3 tablespoons chopped fresh
basil Finely ground sea salt Freshly ground black pepper
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.
Just boil the stems with a couple
of cloves
of garlic until tender, then drain and whizz in the food processor with
basil, walnuts, lemon and olive oil — goes beautifully
on the superfood crackers
chopped small, can be put
on bruchetta with a bit
of basil.
My favorite tomato appetizer is without question a heirloom tomato,
basil and mozzarella salad with a sprinkle
of sea salt and balsamic vinegar with some yummy crusty bread
on the side.
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.
Place your tomatoes
on top
of the crackers, top with mini bocconcini, a drizzle
of balsamic vinegar, and finish with
basil leaves.
After coming home, I checked
on the
basil that I took from Kelsey a week ago and there were plenty
of roots!
Right now I have a pot
on the stove that used frozen cubed
basil instead
of fresh
basil and diced potatoes instead
of gnocchi.
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.
I wish we had more
of a garden; we have hardly any sun hit our yard, so my plants (
basil and chives are the extent
of them) are stuffed into a tiny spot
on our front porch.
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 this pesto is very fresh -
basil heavy, and lighter
on the oil than a lot
of traditional pestos.
Your notes
on bulking this up made me remember a salad I invented a couple
of summers ago — couscous, a crunchy veg or two, diced peaches or other fruit, well - toasted slivered almonds or pumpkin seeds, and mint or parsley or
basil or some other herb.
- Pizza 2: Spread a layer
of pizza sauce
on top
of the crust, top with shredded mozzarella and fresh
basil.
Of course, if you're making a green smoothie bowl, go heavy
on the spinach or kale, as well as fresh herbs like mint and
basil.
Chop up a handful
of fresh
basil and any other herbs you may have
on hand.
Stir in the freshly chopped
basil, reserving some to sprinkle
on top
of the finished dish.
And, while I'm a super big fan
of bruschetta as an appetizer < — I mean c» mon, we're talking about fresh tomato,
basil, mozzarella, and balsamic vinegar
on a thick slice
of baguette.
Then sprinkle fresh
basil on top instead
of oregano.
Drizzle just a touch
of balsamic vinegar
on top, another sprinkle
of basil leaves and more pepper.
The best part was that I used the tomatoes and eggplant and oregano from my garden — and also threw in some
basil because I still have tons
of it
on hand.
Layer some noodles
on top, add 1/3
of the sauce mixture & 1/3
of your cashew cheese and sprinkle
on some
of the
basil.
Forgetting salt because salt is lost
on you, as is fiery curry powder and lashings
of sweet maple syrup and bright fresh
basil.
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
basil
It consists
of Roma and sun - dried tomatoes tossed with fresh
basil, pungent garlic, fruity olive oil, and sweet balsamic vinegar, piled
on top
of toasted slices
of baguette, and finished with a blanket
of melted fresh mozzarella.
I've also been working
on my tan while doing my farm share work, and loving the first rounds
of summer produce showing up, like zucchini,
basil, and even a few tomatoes.
Place fresh
basil leaves
on top
of the mozzarella.
So, I totally had Italy
on the brain and my small herb «garden» is full
of basil and chives.
On the other slice
of bread, add a thin spread
of mayonnaise, a layer
of basil leaves and finely roasted pepper.
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.
Nice thick slices
of fresh mozzarella, perfect slices
of red tomato and fresh
basil on top
of a delicious crust.
If you put the garlic
on first, you will lose a ton
of the pepper and
basil.
I decided
on a
basil vinaigrette and tomatoes and heart
of palm as mix - ins, which was a decision based
on using up some leftover ingredients.
On the grill's side burner (or on stove indoors): bring to a boil a kettle of salted water with a couple of springs of fresh basil and several grinds of black peppe
On the grill's side burner (or
on stove indoors): bring to a boil a kettle of salted water with a couple of springs of fresh basil and several grinds of black peppe
on stove indoors): bring to a boil a kettle
of salted water with a couple
of springs
of fresh
basil and several grinds
of black pepper.
Aida's take
on tom kha gai, a Thai coconut soup, has chunks
of tofu, snow peas and Thai
basil floating in the lemongrass - and ginger - infused broth.
My bread memory is warm, out
of the oven, crusty artisan bread, grilled, and rubbed with raw garlic and topped with chopped tomatoes and fresh
basil with a ball
of fresh mozzarella cheese
on the side.
We use
basil pesto for everything from mixing it with eggs, spreading it
on sandwiches, a grilling marinade base, to using it for all kinds
of pasta.
Next time you see tortellini and
basil pesto
on the shelves
of your local grocery store, be sure to keep this recipe in mind!
If I'd been thinking ahead, I would have written about something a little more fall - oriented (given that the baby wasn't born until September) rather than something celebrating the wonders
of late summer produce, because now that the recipe is live
on Jenni's blog, corn and
basil and blackberries are — sadly — just a sweet summer memory.
Layer the
basil leaves
on top
of the mozarella slices.
I made a cauliflower pizza crust, topped with homemade red sauce and finished with fresh
basil and dollops
of their Herb Nutmilk Cheese sprinkled
on top.
Place a
basil leaf
on the cut side
of each fig half, then wrap with a piece
of pancetta and secure with a toothpick.
As the other side cooks, sprinkle garlic powder, salt, dried
basil, and dried oregano
on top
of the naan.
Add the garlic, pine nuts and a handful
of basil leaves to a food processor and blend
on high for a few seconds.
do you spread the blended
basil mixture
on the tomatoes as well as part
of the stack?
I also used
basil instead
of cilantro or parsley, because I had it
on hand.