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

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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