We love the infusion
of fresh basil in this raspberry variety.
The nectarines were local and in season, I had LOTS
of fresh basil in the garden and the salad was easy enough to throw together in less than 15 minutes.
This is delicious and elegant Made this tonight - I got a bunch
of fresh basil in my farm shares and some native tomato - so I went and bought 2 pieces of Wild King salmon (very expensive, yikes!)
Do you have lots
of fresh basil in the backyard and wondering what to do with it?
Not exact matches
The butter beans taste completely divine smothered
in homemade pesto, which is bursting with flavour thanks to the amazing combination
of fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic and lemon juice.
6 cups watermelon, seeded and diced
in 1 - inch dices 2 stalks celery, chopped 3 medium size tomatoes, roughly chopped 1/2 cucumber, roughly chopped 2 red bell peppers, roughly chopped
fresh ginger, about 1 inch, peeled and minced 1/2 chili pepper juice from 2 limes handfull
of fresh basil salt & black pepper
Just made this, only thing I was missing was the
fresh basil / cilantro, and I used some coconut rice I already had
in the fridge instead
of black rice.
Similar to their neighbors to the south
in the Golden State, they use soy, lemon and lime, ginger, garlic, dried mushrooms and
fresh herbs like
basil, cilantro and savory to flavor the tender flesh
of their Copper River, Coho, Sockeye, Pink, Silver and King salmon.
Slow cooked
in tomato sauce and red wine, our braciole recipe is made with thin - sliced top round rolled around a filling
of Genoa salami,
fresh breadcrumbs, parsley,
basil and cheese.
Fold
in the
fresh basil and add a pinch
of salt (salt to taste).
1 - 2 tablespoons finely minced
fresh herb
of choice (optional;
fresh basil goes particularly well
in this salad)
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.
Add lots (as
in 4 varieties)
of Italian cheese,
fresh garlic and
basil, and some beautiful phyllo dough... and you've got a show - stopper dish!
Love taking
fresh tomatoes
basil green onions and black beans and tossing them
in a little bit
of olive oil and balsamic, if you have peppers and other veggies throw them
in as well.
Gnocchi tossed
in a creamy Parmesan sauce with lots
of fresh basil, gooey cubes
of mozzarella cheese,
fresh tomatoes and toasty pine nuts.
The idea is to make a pasta sauce that hits all the same flavor receptors as pesto: the edamame is nutty and the miso is umami, providing the pine nut - parmesan punch that we love about pesto, and ginger
in place
of the
basil provides
fresh, herby flavor.
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 usually further enhance this taste thrill
of a soup by adding a good handful
of frozen prawns / shrimps or whatever you call them
in your neck
of the woods and garnish each yummy bowl with a sprig
of either
fresh basil or coriander (cilantro?)
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.
Fresh chopped tomatoes,
basil and onions, topped with mixture
of shredded cheese and mayonnaise, baked
in a pie shell.
Toss
fresh basil, garlic, Parmesan, olive oil, salt and a touch
of a
fresh lemon juice
in a blender or food processor.
:) 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.
200 g black chickpeas, soaked
in cold filtered water for at least 9 hours, or overnight, then washed and drained 150 g quinoa, washed under cold running water half a red pepper, cleaned and cut into cubes half a yellow pepper, cleaned and cuto into cubes 8 - 10 cherry tomatoes, cleaned and cut into quarters 1 carrot, cleaned and cut into cubes 2 hanfuld black pitted olives, chopped a handful
of fresh parsley, cleaned and finely chopped a handful
of fresh basil, cleaned and finely chopped extra virgin olive oil, to taste whole sea salt, just enought to taste
What makes this chicken spaghetti very special is that
in addition to
fresh tomatoes,
basil, garlic, and spinach, I also used sun - dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes to add lots
of flavor!
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
Luckily, we have
fresh local
basil at the Indy Winter Farmer's Market
in the middle
of winter, thanks to Eden Farms and the wonders
of hydroponic growing.
In a small blender, combine
basil, olive oil, balsamic, a pinch
of salt and
fresh cracked pepper.
Towards the end
of cooking time, add a large spring
of fresh basil and submerge it
in the sauce to release its beautiful aroma.
There's nothing
in the world quite like the smell
of fresh herbs, particularly
fresh basil.
(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!
As a rule
of thumb,
fresh delicate herbs won't tolerate the long stint at high temps
in the oven, so it's best to «finish» the dish once the vegetables have been removed from the oven and are being served with a sprinkle
of the freshly chopped parsley, cilantro,
basil, mint, etc..
A little hint
of cream, grated parsmesan cheese, and
fresh basil makes the best every Pumpkin Penne All Vodka
in no time!
I also had some minced veal
in the freezer, plus a can
of whole tomatoes and
fresh basil.
My fav flavours for broccoli / broccolinni is loads
of fresh garlic heated
in the pan with chilli flakes and dried
basil leaves.
Peanut, avocado and
fresh basil are the bestest besties
in the world, and perfect for cooling off the stir - fry, adding creaminess, crunch and a burst
of freshness.
This spread could be used
in all sorts
of ways: topped with
fresh tomatoes and a bit
of basil, or even
fresh plums or cherries with
fresh tarragon.
AND the belly is happy about it Let's start baking... well, not really Frozen Berry
Basil Non-Dairy Smoothie Yields: 4 servings Ingredients: 2 cups
of So Delicious Vanilla Coconut Milk 2 cups
of So Delicious Strawberry Ice Cream 2 cups
of frozen strawberries (I buy
fresh and put
in freezer) 2 cups
of ice cubes 3 - 4 small
fresh basil leaves (grab a few extra and set aside for garnishing) 1/2 cup
of frozen blueberries (again, I buy
fresh and freezer myself) Directions: 1.
In place of asparagus, throw in different things to suit your budget or taste — shrimp, broccoli, mushrooms, tomatoes, scallops, fresh basil, goat cheese, ham, baco
In place
of asparagus, throw
in different things to suit your budget or taste — shrimp, broccoli, mushrooms, tomatoes, scallops, fresh basil, goat cheese, ham, baco
in different things to suit your budget or taste — shrimp, broccoli, mushrooms, tomatoes, scallops,
fresh basil, goat cheese, ham, bacon.
Use
in place
of basil where more pungent flavor is desired as
in a
fresh pesto.
I was definitely willing to give it a shot — the combination
of garden
fresh tomatoes, cheddar cheese and
basil baked
in a pie crust sounded right up my alley.
Cook until soft, about 10 minutes / Add chopped tomatoes and cook about 5 minutes / Add cheese rind (
in cheesecloth if you wish), cranberry beans and water to the pot / Cook until beans are about halfway cooked, about 20 minutes / Add potatoes and cook until beans and potatoes are tender / In a large skillet heat more olive oil and saute chard stems until tender / Add zucchini and beans, salt well and saute a few minutes, just until tender / Add chard leaves, salt again and saute until wilted / Remove the cheese rind from the tomato soup base and add vegetables / Garnish with fresh basil (or pesto), freshly grated cheese, salt and pepper and if you have it, a big piece of burrata is absolutely divin
in cheesecloth if you wish), cranberry beans and water to the pot / Cook until beans are about halfway cooked, about 20 minutes / Add potatoes and cook until beans and potatoes are tender /
In a large skillet heat more olive oil and saute chard stems until tender / Add zucchini and beans, salt well and saute a few minutes, just until tender / Add chard leaves, salt again and saute until wilted / Remove the cheese rind from the tomato soup base and add vegetables / Garnish with fresh basil (or pesto), freshly grated cheese, salt and pepper and if you have it, a big piece of burrata is absolutely divin
In a large skillet heat more olive oil and saute chard stems until tender / Add zucchini and beans, salt well and saute a few minutes, just until tender / Add chard leaves, salt again and saute until wilted / Remove the cheese rind from the tomato soup base and add vegetables / Garnish with
fresh basil (or pesto), freshly grated cheese, salt and pepper and if you have it, a big piece
of burrata is absolutely divine.
1 corn or rice tortilla 1 tbsp
of pizza sauce (I use store bought — homemade would be great) 2 tbsp
of black beans 2 tbsp
of corn 2 sundried tomatoes (soaked for a couple
of minutes
in warm water and sliced) 1 clove
of garlic, minced a sprinkle
of fresh or dried
basil (I only had dried) 2 tbsp
of homemade nacho cheeze (store bought would work) 1/4
of an avocado, sliced a sprinkle
of vegan parmesan (I used parma) a dash
of fresh cilantro
Ingredients - 4 oz
of fresh basil, stems removed - 3 cloves
of garlic - 1/3 cup Parmesan - 1/2 tsp salt (more to taste)- Juice
of quarter
of a lemon - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (optional) What to do 1) Pulse all
of the ingredients
in a food processor until smooth.
Place a generous amount
of pea shoots,
fresh basil and faux bacon
in between the tomato slices, alternating as desired.
Time Management If you do not serve this
fresh, cover it with a thin layer
of olive oil to keep the
basil from oxidizing, cover it with plastic wrap, and store it
in your refrigerator.
Just a matter
of cooking up your pasta and spinach and combining with some
fresh herbs - I went for
basil as that's what I had on hand - and the quick almond feta which is simply: blended ground almonds, lemon juice, garlic, salt, water + a little olive oil, then baking it
in the oven for 30 mins.
* 3/4 cup crème fraîche (I used my homemade version) * 3 - 4 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar * 2 tablespoons cultured buttermilk * 1 handful
of fresh basil leaves * 1 handful
of fresh cilantro leaves * 1 handful
of fresh parsley leaves * 2 medium cloves
of garlic, sliced
in half, plus more to taste (if you love garlic) * pinch
of ground cayenne pepper — optional * sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Used button mushrooms instead
of shitake and added pesto
in place
of the
fresh basil.
The doughnuts are ensconced
in a thin glaze with the faint whisper
of fresh, herbal
basil.
1 9 - ounce package refrigerated cheese tortellini, cooked according to package directions 3 cups assorted
fresh cut vegetables such as broccoli florets, yellow squash, colorful bell peppers, red onion, carrots, tomatoes 1 15 - ounce can artichoke hearts, drained 1/4 cup chopped
fresh basil leaves 1 12 - ounce can drained Chicken
of the Sea (r) Chunk Light Tuna
in Spring Water 1 cup light roasted garlic and white wine dressing Parmesan cheese