Tag Archive for: basil

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Tomato Basil Bruschetta 6 or 7 ripe tomatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs.) 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons) 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1-teaspoon balsamic vinegar 6-8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced* or chopped 1-teaspoon…

Tomato Basil Pasta

  Tomato Basil Pasta 1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta 1-tablespoon basil oil 1-tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound grape, salad or small tomatoes, halved 1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese 1 cup shredded…

Juicy Turkey Burgers with Sauteed Tomatoes, Basil and Ricotta

Juicy Turkey Burgers with Sautéed Tomatoes, Basil and Ricotta 1-pound ground turkey meat, preferably dark meat Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups loosely packed cilantro leaves and fine stems, roughly chopped …

Roasted Broccoli with Lemon, Pine Nuts and Basil

Roasted Broccoli with Lemon, Pine Nuts and Basil 1 large head broccoli (1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1 1/2-inch florets, stems peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2…

Mixed Bread Thanksgiving Stuffing

Mixed Bread Thanksgiving Stuffing 1 loaf Cornbread (see Skillet Cornbread Recipe below) 1 loaf Italian Bread, Such As Ciabatta 1 loaf French Bread 1 whole Large Onion Or 2 Medium Onions, Diced 5 stalks Celery, Diced 1/2 bunch…

Napa Cabbage Soup

Napa Cabbage Soup 1-1/2 pounds ground beef 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons basil 2 teaspoons smoked paprika Salt and pepper, to taste 1 bay leaf 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 cup tomato…

Beet and Feta Burgers

Beet and Feta Burgers 3 cups grated beets (about 4 to 5 beets) 1 onion 2 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons olive oil (we prefer cold-pressed) 2 organic eggs 1 ½ cups rolled oats (gluten-free if you prefer) 7 ounces sheep's…

Grilled Basil Pesto Shrimp Skewers

Grilled Basil Pesto Shrimp Skewers 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano 3 tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (weight after peeled) kosher salt and fresh…

Grilled Eggplant Rollatini

Grilled Eggplant Rollatini For the Marinara: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons freshly minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves) 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 3 tablespoons…

Roasted Garlic Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats

Roasted Garlic Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats 4-6 small spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeds scooped out 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 head garlic 1 pounds spicy Italian chicken sausage (or 1 pound ground chicken or half ground…

Braised Eggplant and Tomatoes

Braised Eggplant and Tomatoes 1 large eggplant, halved lengthwise 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 small onion, sliced 1/4 cup olive oil 14-oz can whole tomatoes (about 3-4 tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces) 1/4 cup chopped…

Caramelized Corn with Tomatoes and Bacon

Caramelized Corn with Tomatoes and Bacon 3 strips of bacon 3 ears of fresh corn 1/4 cup of finely chopped red onion pinch of sugar 2 perfectly ripe tomatoes several fresh basil leaves, shredded or about 1 tablespoon fresh…