Tag Archive for: basil

Zucchini “Pasta” Caprese

Zucchini “Pasta” Caprese 3 tbsp. olive oil 2 lb. zucchini 12 oz. ripe tomatoes 8 oz. fresh mozzarella ½ c. loosely packed fresh basil leaves 2 tbsp. capers 2 clove garlic ¼ c. roasted salted almonds In 12-inch…

Vegan Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pasta

Vegan Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pasta 2 red bell peppers (~119 g each) 2-3 Tbsp (30-45 ml) olive oil 2 shallots, finely chopped (~1/4 cup or 40 g) 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped (2 Tbsp or 12 g) Sea salt and ground black pepper …

Grilled Sicilian Eggplant Parmesan

Grilled Sicilian Eggplant Parmesan 2 Eggplants cut into ½ inch slices Handful coarse, kosher salt 1 jar tomato sauce 1 8 oz. block Mozzarella ½ cup Ricotta cheese ½ cup Parmesan cheese Handful fresh basil 2 tablespoons…

Basil Pesto Chicken Tart or Pizza or Flat Bread

  Basil Pesto Chicken Tart or Pizza or Flat Bread 1 sheet frozen puff pastry or pizza crust or flat bread 1 small head of peeled garlic cloves (optional) 3 heaping tablespoons basil pesto, homemade or store bought 1 scant…

Perfect Basil Pesto

Perfect Basil Pesto 5 to 6 ounces (2 healthy bunches or about 6 cups gently packed) basil leaves, or any other green 1/2 cup pine nuts, or any other nut 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or any other hard cheese 1 to 2 garlic cloves …

Eggplant Caponata Sandwiches with Basil and Mozzarella

Eggplant Caponata Sandwiches with Basil and Mozzarella 1/3 cup olive oil 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into small cubes, about 4 cups total 1/2 green bell pepper, diced 1 small onion, diced 4 ounces’ white mushrooms, chopped …

Stuffed Red Peppers

Stuffed Red Peppers Salsa 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 medium tomatoes, quartered 1/2 jalapeno, finely chopped 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 1/2 yellow…

Rainy Day Eggplant Rigatoni

Rainy Day Eggplant Rigatoni 3 tablespoons olive oil ½ medium yellow or sweet onion, chopped pinch hot pepper flakes I large eggplant or 2 medium eggplants, cut into 1/2” cubes 1 large (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes (or you…

Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes, Basil and Parmesan

Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes, Basil and Parmesan a 2-pound spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise, and the seeds discarded 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil leaves plus additional for garnish 1/4 teaspoon dried…

Fresh Garden Pasta Sauce

Fresh Garden Pasta Sauce 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3/4 Cup Finely Chopped Sweet Onion 2 Cloves Garlic, Peeled & Finely Minced 2 1/2 Pounds Prepared Ripe Plum Tomatoes Sea Salt & Black Pepper 1 Bunch (About…

Cantaloupe Salad with Basil, Mozzarella and Red Onions

Cantaloupe Salad with Basil, Mozzarella and Red Onions 1 medium cantaloupe, cut into 1 inch cubes 10-20 leaves of basil, chiffonade (reserve a few whole leaves for garnish) 10 green olives, sliced 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced …

Watermelon and Tomato Salad with Basil Oil

Watermelon and Tomato Salad with Basil Oil For the basil oil 2 cups fresh basil, plus more for garnish 1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil For the salad 6 cups cold cubed watermelon (from about 4 1/2 pounds watermelon), rind…