The base of the pizza, however, was this cilantro pepita pesto, a refreshing twist
on traditional basil pesto.
It's only fair to share... 5 Minute Kale Pesto, with kale, olive oil, garlic, pine nuts and a full cup of parmesan cheese is a delicious twist
on traditional basil pesto.
Thai basil puts a wonderful spin
on the traditional basil flavor, as it adds a sweet licorice flavor to a dish.
Not exact matches
So this pesto is very fresh -
basil heavy, and lighter
on the oil than a lot of
traditional pestos.
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.
Rather than smothering eggplant with cheese in a casserole a la
traditional eggplant Parm, Rachael sandwiches
basil, mozzarella and sauteed vegetables between the breaded rounds for a unique spin
on the Italian dish.
If you can't seem to get your hands
on this magical herb, you can make this recipe with
traditional, Italian
basil and lemon zest, it's equally as fantastic!
I make a lot of pesto in the summer and have tried the
traditional basil on grilled cheese.
Just a twist
on the
traditional tomato salad: Sliced peaches, sliced fresh mozzarella, fresh
basil and a drizzle of white balsamic vinegar.
Or you could make
traditional Italian Meatballs with Cheese and Tomato Sauce
on mini slider buns topped with fresh
basil and parsley.
Of course I used insanely good flavors that represent some of the splendor of the Mediterranean: olives, sun - dried tomatoes,
basil, and garlic; but closed the door
on gluten by using cashews and buckwheat instead of
traditional wheat flour.
This Tuscan Pappa al Pomodoro with Roast Peppers and Thyme is a twist
on the
traditional Tuscan tomato and bread soup made with ripe tomatoes,
basil and bread.
The smoky flavor of grilled California Avocados combined with juicy tomatoes, fresh
basil and mozzarella, results in an unexpected twist
on a
traditional caprese salad.
Try this twist
on traditional potato salad that includes lemon,
basil and bacon for your next picnic or potluck.
On a trip to Palermo, Sicily, I tasted a lot of fish dishes flavored with some of the
traditional flavors of the island: fennel, orange, chiles,
basil, and sea salt.