Cooking with basil - 41 recipes
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Strawberry-Basil ‘n Cream
By murderoussock
Blend all ingredients
- 1 ½ cups romaine, fresh
- ½ cup basil, fresh
- 2 cups coconut milk, unsweetened
- 1 cup strawberries
- 3 bananas
Chicken Stuffed with Vegetables
By Laura73
For the roll: Cut through the middle for the cutlets
- For rolls:
- 2 chicken cutlets
- Tapenade or sundried tomato caviar
- mozzarella
- 1 egg
- 3 basil leaves
- For the vegetables:
- 1 zucchini
- 1 carrot
- 1 pepper half
- 1 tomato
- 1 clove of garlic
- Olive oil and basil
Tomato, Basil and Cheese Baked Pasta
By Melpat09
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt the water
- 1 pound small shell pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan in a slow stream
- 3 large cloves garlic
- 1/2 small to medium yellow onion
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed Italian tomatoes, any brand
- 1/2 cup, 10 to 12 fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup store bought basil pesto sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, a couple of handfuls
- 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella
Carpaccio of tomatoes with basil and croutons
By Chef Christophe
- Cut the bread into small cubes of 1cm max
- 8 oz beef steak tomato
- 8 oz pineapple tomatoes
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes
- 1 bunch of basil
- 2 slices of stale or day old bread
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp wine vinegar
- Fleur de sel
- Pepper
- Oil for frying
pinata chicken sandwich
By kimv90
traditional Salvadorean chicken sandwich usually served in parties
- 2 lbs of chicken breast
- 1/2 coleslaw shredded
- 1 carrot julian sliced
- 2 tbls of mayo
- 1 tbls of mustard
- 1/2 white or yellow onion sliced
- garlic
- basil
- 1/2 cup of water
Bright and Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Recipewe ♡By coxfamily79
Just like at your favorite cafe! This creamy fragrant soup has just enough bright summer flavor to be served any ti...
- 8 Fresh Tomatoes Chopped
- 64 oz Bottle Vegetable Juice
- Whole Bunch of Fresh Basil- at least 14 large leaves
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 Cup Butter
- Sprinkle Garlic
- Salt and Pepper
Bruchetta Toast
By Cgreen04
Brush Baguettes with Olive Oil
- French Baguette
- Olive Oil
- Tomatoes
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Fresh Basil
Tomato and Tapenade Verrines
By Elise
- Finely chop the tomatoes confit, sprinkle them with a drizzle of olive oil and place them in the refrigerator
- 1 lb fresh tomatoes
- 1/2 lb tomatoes confit (homemade or store bought
- 2 tbsp. chopped green tapenade
- 3 sprigs of basil
- 3/4 cup cream
- 1 tablespoon. tablespoons of lemon juice
- olive oil, salt and pepper
chicken P
By richand
2 chicken breast pieces slice them into 2 thin slices each; pound(u can use knife) sprinkle salt, ground pepper an...
- chicken
Baked Lemon Tilapia
By Katelyn9309
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2 pieces tilapia
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Dashes of cilantro, parsley, sweet basil, salt, pepper, & garlic powder
- 2 lemon wedges
- 1 tbsp butter, thinly sliced
Homemade pesto (basil)
By sunflowerkudi
In a food processor mix everything , want it somewhat chunky
- 2 cups of basil leaves ( packed to the brim)
- 1/2 cup of pine nuts
- 3 cloves of garlic ( sometimes more, depends on much you like)
- 3/4-1 cup of olive oil ( extra virgin)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cups of Romano cheese
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